November '08 ~ What Do You Mean It's Over? Should we plan another???

[JoBird]

November 2008 people!!!! Anyone else Climbing on board????

Next stop????
:cool1: Main Street, USA!!!!!! :cool1:


Who's gonna be there with you???

THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

roxanne Kliebert 10/13 - 10/19 @ POP
EllyLovesDisney 10/20 - 10/27 @ GF
Bunsie 10/23 - 11/6 @ ?
JoBird 10/23 - 11/01 @ CBR
sanapp 10/25 - 11/08 @ off site OLCC
ThePrincess 10/27 - 11/05 @ POR/AKL
EyelandMama 10/28 - 11/11 @ POP & POFQ
KayleeUK 10/28 - 11/16 @ BWV
PADisFan 10/28 - 11/3 @AKV
DisneyFun08 10/29 - 11/3 @ As Sp
dsteiny23 10/30 - 11/9 @ Poly
KigerKat 10/30 - 11/4 @ POR
DisneyParkFan 10/31 - 11/2 @?
ILMickey 10/31 - 11/08 @ POP
PSIMon 10/31 - 11/8 @ OKW
Sarobison 10/31 11/4 @ POP
Snickerboo 10/31 - 11/6 @ Offsite
BamaMomto3 11/1 - 11/8 @ POR
Chillcoupons 11/1 - 11/9 @ POLY
Domiii 11/1 @ POP , 11/6 - 11/11 @ SSR
emalone 11/1 - 11/6 @ POP
HappyMickey464 11/1 - 11/9 @ Offsite
jerelynj 11/1 - 11/7 @ WLV
Momtwo4 11/1 - 11/8 @ POR
Saint71 11/1 - 11/10 @ ASMo
snowwhitety 11/1 - 11/8 @ ?
Straughn 11/1 - 11/8 @ VWL
toocherie 11/1 - 11/8 @ SSR
*WeLUVDisney* 11/1 - 11/10 @ OKW
Wils 11/1 - 11/15 @ offsite
Allsaints 11/2 - 11/7 @ AKL
Disneyismyname 11/2 - 11/9 @ ?
Figmentfan21 11/2 - 11/7 @ AKV
iluveeyore 11/2 - 11/7 @ SSR
MDTerrapin 11/2 - 11/9 @ POP
MellowYellowUK 11/2 - 11/12 @ POP
Misha 11/2 - 11/8 @ POP
Plutos.Girl 11/2 - 11/16 @ CBR
TheSchultzFive 11/2 - 11/8 @ SSR , 11/8 - 11/11 @ Nick Hotel
Duckylady 11/3 - 11/13 @ AKV
GADZilla 11/3 - 11/? @ ??
Gramto2boys 11/3 - 11/10 @ ?
Izzys4 11/3 - 11/10 @ ASMo
Madsmom22 11/3 - 11/9 @ WL
NanK 11/3 - 11/7 @ ?
NashBridges 11/3 - 11/12 @ AKL
Saint71 11/3 - 11/9 @ ASMo
SHbeaches 11/3 - ? @ CB
tjwk 11/3 - 11/17 @ Offsite
Abharmagic 11/4 - 11/10 @ Offsite
inukshuk 11/4 - 11/16 @?
Karentan 11/4 - 11/6 @ Poly , 11/9 - 11/25 @ Offsite
resol37 11/5 - 11/9 POP
Joyfulscrapper 11/5-11/13 @ POP
Imelda in Tx 11/5 - ? @ SSR
Mrs.Charming 11/5 - 11/9 @ Poly
MrsKSomeday 11/5 - 11/16 @ POP
Piglet4ever 11/5 - 11/11 @ SOG
tMatthews 11/5 - 11/9 @ ?
dparksfan 11/6 - 11/16 @ CBR/CR
JillianLeigh 11/6 - 11/11 @ AKL
Momtobug 11/6 - 11/9 @ POP
StLouisdisneyguy 11/6 - 11/13 @ Dolphin
Dawn68PA 11/7 - 11/15 @ ASMo/ AKV
ffugitive 11/7 - 11/17 @ WL
Firechick139 11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo
Hmom 11/7 - 11/15 @ ?
lov2b@Disney 11/7 - 11/12 @ ?
Mariposasinalas 11/7 -11/12 @ ASMo
Natnelliesmom 11/7 -11/16 @ OKW
rcraw45425 11/7- 11/10 @ BC
SparKeLLy 11/7 - 11/11 @ Offsite
allaboutmm 11/8 - 11/15 @ POFQ/SSR/OKW
bdcp 11/8 - 11/14 @ SOG
chickkypoo 11/8 - 11/19@ OKW
dato63 11/8 - 11/13 @ WL
edcrbnsoul 11/8 - 11/16 @ WL
elbowmac 11/8 - 11/15 @ BC
famouschinesec 11/8 - 11/16 @SOG
Firsttimer2007 11/8 - 11/22 @ ?
Iggipolka 11/8 - 11/15 @ AKV
jdb0822 11/8 - 11/15 @ offsite (Bonnet Creek)
KelLuvsTink 11/8 - 11/16 @ POP
Marc A 11/8 - 11/19 @ Poly
Maryannlandin 11/8 - 11/15 @ offsite
NayNay4Mickey 11/8 - 11/16 @ POP
Nin8jc 11/8 - 11/15 @ BCV
OhMari 11/8 - 11/9 @ BC,11/10 - 11/11 @ AK, 11/12 - 11/15 @ POR
scraphappy92 11/8 - 11/15 @ POFQ
Ses1230 11/8 - 11/15 @ SSR
TigerKat 11/8 - 11/13 @ POFQ
TikiHula 11/8 - 11/15 @ OKW
Weluvdisny 11/8 - 11/14 @SSR
Amy1976 11/9 - 11/14 @ WL
CapeCodMouse 11/9 - 11/15 @POP
Castlelvr 11/9 - 11/17 @ Offsite/ ?
Crash2000 11/9 - 11/19 @ ASMo
Disneybass 11/9 - 11/14 @ OKW
FairyGodmother76 11/9 - 11/14 @ POP
FunkyDuck 11/9 - 11/18 @ WL
Lei 11/9 - 11/15 @ Offsite
Lil Ole Moi 11/9 - 11/18 @ ASsp
mcrabeck 11/9 - 11/13 @ WLV
Momtotanmanandraerae 11/9 - 11/16 @ SSR
Nina 11/9 - 11/15 @ ?
patman2011 11/9 - 11/16 @ POP
Ransom 11/9 - 11/22 @ VWL
Sdzman 11/9 - 11/14 @ ASMu
Slemkey 11/9 - 11/15 @ GF
TnMomof4 11/9 - 11/21 @ ASMu
Does The Shoe Fit 11/10 - 11/27 @ Poly
~Fisharefriends~ 11/10 - 11/24 @ Swan
Melh2os 11/10 - 11/14 @ WL
Proudmommyof2 11/10 - 11/15 @ Poly
antree 11/11 - 11/19 @ ?
Beckwhy 11/11 - 11/18 @ POP
Mantismad 11/11 - 11/25 @ BC/SSR
Marsh0013 11/11 - 11/19 @ POP
tavettava 11/11 - 11/19 @ CBR
Creola 11/12 - 11/19 @ POP
Hlrababy 11/12 - 11/16 @ ASMo
Kaitlin-n-Mom 11/12 - 11/18 @ POP
RJo 11/12 - 11/17 @ POFQ
Schnoopypoo 11/12 - 11/18 @ ?
Aim 11/13 - 11/19 @ CSR
dburg30 11/13 - 11/22 @ CSR
Fidler 11/13 -? --- Land and Sea
Lilovesgrumpy 11/13 - 11/18 @ CSR
MariaEller 11/13 - 11/16 @ CBR
tinkerbell87512 11/13 - 11/28 @ POP
Bobsdisneymoney 11/14 - 11/21 @ WLV
DreaGirl 11/14 - 11/18 @ POP
Eganclan 11/14 - 11/18 @ POP
HonnyDipp 11/14 - 11/20 @ POR
javaj 11/14 - 11/22 @ AKV, BCV
Kayakmom 11/14 - 11/17 @ AKL & POP
mea1179 11/14 - 11/21 @ Offsite
Mickeymyfavorite 11/14 - 11/18 @ SSR
Minniekins 11/14 - 11/23 @ CBR
NWL4fun 11/14 - 11/19 @ AS sports
RFrank9504 11/14 - 11/16 @ Offsite
Rocheck1999 11/14 - 11/18 @ POR
ShannonRT 11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin
Splashmtncrew 11/14 - 11/17 @ ?
bjscheel 11/15 - 11/22 @ ASMo
BuzzandAriel'sMom 11/15 - 11/22 @ AKV/CR
Conway733 11/15 - 11/? @ ??
DisneyJoo2008 11/15 - 11/23 @ AKL
Disneylandkids 11/15 - 11/22 @ offsite
haileyb 11/15 - 11/22 @ GF
LuvinBelle 11/15 - 11/21 @ SOG
MbCary 11/15 - 11/18 @ POP
Mickeywatch33 11/15 - 11/18 @ Contemp-- (honeymoon!)
Mom Poppins 11/15 - 11/22 @ SSR
Scootch 11/15 - 11/21 @ VWL
SWesterman92 11/15 - 11/22 @ offsite
Thumper0329 11/15 - 11/22 @ Poly
WVgoofyfan 11/15 - 11/23 @ GF
2Wins 11/15 - 11/22 @ offsite
Mommy4 11/16 - 11/23 @ POR
M&M's Mom 11/16 - 11/22 @ ??
nedac 11/16 - 11/22 @ CBR
New York 1 11/16 - 11/21 @ POFQ
rkbrannin 11/16 - 11/19 @ ??
SheenaXena21 11/16 - 11/21 @ ?
Sheribo 11/16 - 11/22 @ BCV
gizmobabe 11/17 - 12/1 @ ?
Lustergirl 11/17 - 11/21 @ ASSp
Minnie2 11/17 - 11/22 @ POR
Cntrygal 11/18 - 11/26 @ ASMu
WeKHogan 11/18 - 11/23 @ BWV
JEAhrtWDW 11/19 - 11/28 @ POFQ
ZuZu03 11/19 - 11/28 @ Dolphin
Bex271 11/20 - 11/26 @ Offsite
Bigbabyblues 11/20 - 11/29 @ ASMu
Christine & Family 11/20 - 11/30 @ VWL
Fatdave42 11/20 - 12/4 @ offsite
Kadesha 11/20 - 11/25 @ POP
Kmores 11/20 - 11/27 @ POP
Catinthehat35 11/21 - 11/30 @ POFQ
DebbyIAC 11/21 - 11/26 @ ASMu
Disney.Nut 11/21 - 11/30 @ POR
hairhelmut 11/21 - 11/28 @ ?
In Luv with Disney 11/21 - 11/23 @ offsite, 11/23 - 11/28 @ AKV
MistyDoodles 11/21 - 11/29 @ POR
Mom2NPR 11/21 - 11/28 @ AKL
MPS4124 11/21 - 11/28 @ POP
My2Angels & Growing up Disney 11/21 - 11/29 @ POR- Grand Gathering
nmontgomry 11/21 - 11/28 @ POR
rlnlandal 11/21 - 11/29 @ POR
YesMickey 11/21 - 11/26 @ POFQ
Bayoumama 11/22 - 11/29 @ CSR
ddgckg 11/22 - 11/27 @ POFQ
DisneyMom 11/22 - 11/27 @ ASMo
Eyor44 11/22 - 11/29 @ WL
Footballmom 11/22 - 11/29 @ WL
HLDisney 11/22 - 11/28 @ CSR
Kappman 11/22 - 11/28 @ POP
LuvAriel 11/22 - 11/29 @ Dolphin?
MikkiWikki 11/22 - 11/30 @ POP, 11/30 - 12/07 @ WL
Moonpie 11/22 - 11/30 @ WL
sbpuckett 11/22 - 11/28 @ ASMo
SouthCarolina4 11/22 - 12/3 @ ASsp
Teedisney 11/22 - 11/28 @ POFQ
vitfamily 11/22 - 11/29 @ Offsite
DisneyBarlans 11/23 - 11/30 @ ASSp
ChiDisneyFan 11/23 - 11/29 @ POFQ , 11/29 - 12/02 @ Poly
linmc 11/23 - 11/30 @ Poly
Mom2Punkin 11/23 - 11/29 @ ASMo
Terrytown Grl 11/23 - 11/29 @ POP
Freyja 11/24 - 12/06 @ ?
MckyMousefn 11/24 - 11/28 @ POR
Momtris 11/24 - 11/30 @ POR
SSmerdel 11/24 - 11/29 @ ?
CreativeAmanda 11/25 - 11/30 @ POR
Freyja 11/25 - 12/02 @ ASMu
Jeremysdisneymom 11/25 - 12/1 @ Contemp
N10CJT 11/25 - 12/07 @ BC
Krisy1301 11/26 - 12/2 @ POFQ
LadySincere 11/26 - 11/30 @ CBR
tinkfan355 11/26 - 11/30 @ Ft Wilderness
tebi73 11/26 - 12/07 @ASMu
Goofysmate 11/27 - 12/08 @ offsite
Mom 2a Sept Princess 11/27 - 12/06 @ ?
Perdie 11/27 - 12/9 @ AKL/SSR
PrincessMom20 11/27 - 12/01 @ ?
PrincessMom29 11/27 - 12/2 @ POFQ
Tink4ever 11/27 - 12/3 @ ??
Amgangi 11/28 - 12/4 @ POP/AKL/GF
BigGreen73 11/28 - 12/6 @ POP
Disneyfun1 11/28 - 11/30 @ VWL, 12/4 - 12/6 @ SSR
JunebugFL 11/28 - 11/30 @ OKW
Michellelovesthemous 11/28 - 12/8 @ POP
Momwith2Cinderellas 11/28 - 12/6 @ ?
StageTek 11/28 - 12/5 @ ?
Addsomebling 11/29 - 12/6 @ ??
dalstitch45 11/29 - 12/4 @ ?
ILoveDisney-Angie 11/29 - 12/2 @ POR
Janloz 11/29 - 12/06 @ POP
Kristina 11/29 - 12/14 @ POP
LaurenElizabeth 11/29 - 12/2 @ POP
LuckyMomoftwo 11/29 - 12/03 @ OKW then DCL 12/4-12/7
Tayesmommy 11/29 - 12/5 @ ?
2Giddy4WDW 11/29 - 12/6 @ OKW
BellAbbeysmom 11/30 - 12/06 @ ASMo
DonnaBoo 11/30 - 12/19 @? (Honeymoon)
PDJPrinceCharming 11/30 - 12/3 @ ASsp
Stacy's a freak 11/30 - 12/06 @ POFQ
Terk-1 11/30 - 12/10 @ POFQ
thesupersmartguy 11/30 - 12/7 @ BC
tink4ever 11/30 - 12/3 @ ?
Pinky166 12/02 - 12/16 @ Offsite (Hard Rock Hotel)
MonyMony3471 12/10 - 12/19 @ POP
3AUTigers ? @ ??
JRabbit910 ??????
bpr2002 ? @ ?
disneyismyname ? @ POR
hickchick ? @ ??
hinodis ? @ CSR
Jonestavern ? @ ASSp, AKLV, OKW, ASM, Swan
MarshallandCartersmo ?Week of Thanksgiving? @ Offsite

[swummyh20]

I am, I am!!!!!! So far awayyyyyyyy

must keep busy!!!!!

[JoBird]

Welcome, welcome!!!! :goodvibes

What are your dates and where are you staying?

Jo

[swummyh20]

11/24-12/3

We (mom and I) are staying at Yacht Club, which we are super excited about. This will be our second mom/daughter trip. We went the week right before Thanksgiving last year. The first few days were perfect crowd and weather wise, but as T-day got closer, it became way too crowded for our tastes. We figured the week after T-Day would be perfect! Now if only, it was already Halloween 2008....so far awayyyyy

ETA
And as I was typing this, I realized we had the wrong dates...EEEeekk....I think I may be a december trip instead!!!!

[Jrabbit910]

i love dancing so I will join in on the fun... My trip is being planned for late 2008 (still waiting on DH vacation picks!) :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

[JoBird]

11/24-12/3

We (mom and I) are staying at Yacht Club, which we are super excited about. This will be our second mom/daughter trip. We went the week right before Thanksgiving last year. The first few days were perfect crowd and weather wise, but as T-day got closer, it became way too crowded for our tastes. We figured the week after T-Day would be perfect! Now if only, it was already Halloween 2008....so far awayyyyy

ETA
And as I was typing this, I realized we had the wrong dates...EEEeekk....I think I may be a december trip instead!!!!

Aww, you can still talk to us!:goodvibes

I would like to ask you about the crowds during you trip last year. We are wanting to arrive on the 16th, and then leave on the 22nd. Thanksgiving next year is on the 27th. So I thought we would be leaving before the masses arrive. Now I don't know. :guilty: I have been after Christmas and it was not something I want to experience again!:laughing:


Jo

[JoBird]

i love dancing so I will join in on the fun... My trip is being planned for late 2008 (still waiting on DH vacation picks!) :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

Well, hello to you! Your baby is precious, adorably cute.:goodvibes

Do you have an idea where you'd like to stay?

I will be staying at POFQ, but haven't made reservations yet.

Jo:dance3:

[firechick139]

:banana: :rolleyes1 I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!!! :rolleyes1 :banana:

I just booked our first trip! 10 DAYS!!! We will be going Nov. 7-16, 2008 and we will be staying at the All-Star Movies Resort!

[swummyh20]

Aww, you can still talk to us!:goodvibes

I would like to ask you about the crowds during you trip last year. We are wanting to arrive on the 16th, and then leave on the 22nd. Thanksgiving next year is on the 27th. So I thought we would be leaving before the masses arrive. Now I don't know. :guilty: I have been after Christmas and it was not something I want to experience again!:laughing:


Jo

I would like to say a big THANKS to you JoBird :thanks:. If I had not have found this thread about next November, I am pretty sure I would have gone about my year thinking we were going the week after Thanksgiving, and by the time I realized my dates were WRONG, it most likely would have been to late!!!! The nice part about the date change, besides missing T-Day madness, is that we will be there for the Mom's birthday:banana:

Anywhoo...I thinks the week you are considering would be AWESOME!! Last year, we arrived the Friday before Thanksgiving. Regardless of the fact that we were staying at CBR, where one can always feel like there is no one else around, there really weren't that many people anywhere. The buses were always empty and while we did utilize FPs some of the times (EMH, before an ADR) the wait times for rides and shows were great :woohoo: . Not until the Tuesday before T-day did we notice the influx of guests.

As for the weather, we did have a couple of very cold nights that were unexpected. So I would pack at least one pair of jeans or long pants and a warmer jacket, like a fleece. Other than that, we had really nice weather. I can't remember if it rained or not, I am sure there was some, but rain does not deter us in having our fun at WDW. I do think we purchased ponchos, but next time I think I will just bring a bigger umbrella.

To sum it all up, I think you have chosen a good week to go to The World. :yay:


Now, if it could already be November 2008:hourglass ...boy would I be happy!!

[danny1649]

You have time to plan a magical vacation at WDW. :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2 :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :wizard: :banana: :goodvibes

[firechick139]

Have any of you gone the week we are going? I'm wondering about crowds and weather, too.

[JoBird]

:banana: :rolleyes1 I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!!! :rolleyes1 :banana:

I just booked our first trip! 10 DAYS!!! We will be going Nov. 7-16, 2008 and we will be staying at the All-Star Movies Resort!

Hi Firechick!

Welcome to our loooonnnnggg waiting party!:)

How exciting for you, your first trip! I have been to WDW mny times, but all at different weeks and months. I got no consistency.:rolleyes1

BTW, I am near you...
we live in Cranberry TWP.:goodvibes

Jo

[JoBird]

I would like to say a big THANKS to you JoBird :thanks:. If I had not have found this thread about next November, I am pretty sure I would have gone about my year thinking we were going the week after Thanksgiving, and by the time I realized my dates were WRONG, it most likely would have been to late!!!! The nice part about the date change, besides missing T-Day madness, is that we will be there for the Mom's birthday:banana:

Anywhoo...I thinks the week you are considering would be AWESOME!! Last year, we arrived the Friday before Thanksgiving. Regardless of the fact that we were staying at CBR, where one can always feel like there is no one else around, there really weren't that many people anywhere. The buses were always empty and while we did utilize FPs some of the times (EMH, before an ADR) the wait times for rides and shows were great :woohoo: . Not until the Tuesday before T-day did we notice the influx of guests.

As for the weather, we did have a couple of very cold nights that were unexpected. So I would pack at least one pair of jeans or long pants and a warmer jacket, like a fleece. Other than that, we had really nice weather. I can't remember if it rained or not, I am sure there was some, but rain does not deter us in having our fun at WDW. I do think we purchased ponchos, but next time I think I will just bring a bigger umbrella.

To sum it all up, I think you have chosen a good week to go to The World. :yay:


Now, if it could already be November 2008:hourglass ...boy would I be happy!!

Well, you are so welcome!

Have you changed your dates? Or did you keep them the same?

Thanks for the info on the week I chose. Now I am trying hard to figure out if that's the week to actually go.:sad2:

I got a pincode to save 20% for certain days next year, and of course my dates weren't on it.:guilty: The main thing I am trying to work around is going to a University Of Florida football game before the WDW trip actually begins.

Trying to get out of the DH which one he wants to go to, and then working around the crowds that week, coupled with the pincode I got in the mail...my head is spinning. So today is the day. I MUST nail down the dates. That's where all of you come in. Heh-Heh. ;)


Jo

[JoBird]

You have time to plan a magical vacation at WDW. :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2 :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :wizard: :banana: :goodvibes

Awww, thanks. Looks like yours is coming up hard and fast. Hope yours is wonderful!

Will you be joining us next year?????popcorn::

Jo

[JoBird]

Have any of you gone the week we are going? I'm wondering about crowds and weather, too.

I haven't gone then, however...
Jersey week is slated for the 2-8th next year. Super soap weekend is the
8th-9th, and Veteran's Day is on the 11th.

I was in WDW last year at the very start of Jersey week (you notice the crowds mostly on Th, Fr, Sat.) It was definitely more crowded for us on that Friday than at the beginning of the week.

I will say that the pincode I got had that week on it, so I am thinking that WDW isn't expecting large crowds that week. They usually issue deals to fill rooms that aren't expected to be filled.

How many people will be in your party?

Jo

[momtwo4]

My family is planning a trip for Nov 1-8th, it's sooo far away, but more time to plan. We are still trying to decide what resort to stay at... POR or Poly. We were there last Thanksgiving week, and had a great time at Beach Club, we're hoping for less crowds early Nov next year?
Dh and I will be traveling with DS (8), DD (8), DS (4) and DS (1)

[firechick139]

BTW, I am near you...
we live in Cranberry TWP.:goodvibes

Jo


Awww! You are only about an hour from me! My DH used to work at the main Verizon site in Cranberry and I used to go to Glade Run in Zelienople all the time for work!

[firechick139]

I haven't gone then, however...
Jersey week is slated for the 2-8th next year. Super soap weekend is the
8th-9th, and Veteran's Day is on the 11th.

I was in WDW last year at the very start of Jersey week (you notice the crowds mostly on Th, Fr, Sat.) It was definitely more crowded for us on that Friday than at the beginning of the week.

I will say that the pincode I got had that week on it, so I am thinking that WDW isn't expecting large crowds that week. They usually issue deals to fill rooms that aren't expected to be filled.

How many people will be in your party?

Jo


There will be 8 in our group. What is Jersey week??

Edited to add: P.S. I just read what Jersey week was. It is really ironic that we are going for part of that week, because my stepdaughter just moved in with us at the beginning of the school year (her senior year) and she came from New Jersey! I bet she will be excited!

P.P.S. OK, what's the consensus though? Will the crowds be large? I've read conficting opinions. I didn't realize so much would be going on that week. It looks like there will be special events much of the time we are there. I really hope it doesn't affect the crowds that much.

[Bama mom to 3]

I'm here...dancing too!

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[JoBird]

My family is planning a trip for Nov 1-8th, it's sooo far away, but more time to plan. We are still trying to decide what resort to stay at... POR or Poly. We were there last Thanksgiving week, and had a great time at Beach Club, we're hoping for less crowds early Nov next year?
Dh and I will be traveling with DS (8), DD (8), DS (4) and DS (1)

Well, welcome to our dancing party. I think we will all get to know one another pretty well by the time next November rolls around.;)

We haven't stayed at the Poly yet. We are a family of 5 as well, and I just can't seem to convince myself or my DH that we would all be okay in one room. :rotfl: Our children will be 13, 9 and 6 by the time we go and I really desire some quiet time when we get back from a day at the parks.

We usually get two connecting rooms. This past May, Dh and I went alone and stayed at POFQ. In the mornings, I'd walk over to POR just for an early alone time while Dh ran and I thought POR was beautiful.

We have been to the Poly and love the themeing there. I'd love to go someday to stay.

During your time, I believe the first part of the week will be awesome; the latter part, people might be arriving for Jersey week, and it may be a little more crowded.

Jo

[JoBird]

Awww! You are only about an hour from me! My DH used to work at the main Verizon site in Cranberry and I used to go to Glade Run in Zelienople all the time for work!

That is neat! We have only been in the Cranberry area for 2 months, and like it.

Jo

[JoBird]

I'm here...dancing too!

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Welcome Bama Mom!

When are you going? Have you made any reservations yet?

Come on in and join us!

Jo

[swummyh20]

JoBird,

Yup, changed the dates to the first week of December. The best part really is that I get to plan a some sort of secret surprise for my moms birthday.

A spinning head can be no fun. But just keep reminding yourself why your head is spining: a trip to WDW!!! I email my mom the Allears website so she could pick a couple of restaurants for dinner. THAT got her head spinning. She immediatley called me after reading the email, screaming (in a funny way) "Jessica, why are we doing this now. We aren't going for a year!!!" Both of her daughters have this disease where we aren't happy unless we have a trip planned to WDW, and she still doesn't really get it.

I do have a question for all of who are planning so far in advance: since most airlines don't publish flights for a year in advance, when do you start even thinking about your flights?

**i have been constantly listening to mousehouse radio to feed my addiction and pass the time. But it is just not working; I have WDW on the brain 24/7 now and its all I can think about, even though it is more than a year till we go!!!!**

[firechick139]

I know whast you mean about having Disney on the brain 24/7! I have it too! My DH thinks I am nuts. If he only knew what all is involved in planning a trip! Right now I have done all I can do, though (as far as I know). This is my first time planning, and I am using this time up to the 180 day mark to do my research. Unfortunately, Southwest Airlines do not post their flight info until 6 months in advance, too. I am waiting for it and then will jump as soon as the flights come up. Southwest is the only airlines out of Pittsburgh that have flights to Orlando, so I NEED to get this flight. I really want a nonstop flight, so I am in the wait right now. If I were you, I would keep on it and book your flight as soon as you can, so you can guarantee that you have one. Rooms, ADR's, and all the planning in the world mean nothing unless you have a way to get there!

[JoBird]

JoBird,

Yup, changed the dates to the first week of December. The best part really is that I get to plan a some sort of secret surprise for my moms birthday.

A spinning head can be no fun. But just keep reminding yourself why your head is spining: a trip to WDW!!! I email my mom the Allears website so she could pick a couple of restaurants for dinner. THAT got her head spinning. She immediatley called me after reading the email, screaming (in a funny way) "Jessica, why are we doing this now. We aren't going for a year!!!" Both of her daughters have this disease where we aren't happy unless we have a trip planned to WDW, and she still doesn't really get it.

I do have a question for all of who are planning so far in advance: since most airlines don't publish flights for a year in advance, when do you start even thinking about your flights?

**i have been constantly listening to mousehouse radio to feed my addiction and pass the time. But it is just not working; I have WDW on the brain 24/7 now and its all I can think about, even though it is more than a year till we go!!!!**

Swummy,
ah, I love the planning part of the vacation. when DH gave the okay for this one next November, he said the best apart about it was getting to see my excitement for the next year.:)

He actually doesn't do much for the vacation other than fund it, but we have been enough times now that he trusts me and goes along with all of my insanity.;)

Have you ever eaten at California Grill on top of the Contemporary? We ate there for the first time in May and I loved it. If you haven't been, look into it for your Mom's B-day. We went on Mother's day and I timed it so that we were watching Wishes! over the castle as we were eating. They pipe in the music, so it's very beautiful. Not many kids there, either. a few, but more grown ups. Ask for a window seat to overlook the MK.

Jo

[JoBird]

Firechick~

In May I flew out of Pittsburgh on Southwest for...are you ready for this????

$39 each way!!!! It was a nonstop flight. Left out of here at 7 am. At 9:30 we were pulling into Orlando. We checked in to POFQ, put our luggage into the room and were in the MK by 11:30.

Keep looking as it gets closer. They only give out a few cheap seats at a time.

Jo

[firechick139]

Firechick~

In May I flew out of Pittsburgh on Southwest for...are you ready for this????

$39 each way!!!! It was a nonstop flight. Left out of here at 7 am. At 9:30 we were pulling into Orlando. We checked in to POFQ, put our luggage into the room and were in the MK by 11:30.

Keep looking as it gets closer. They only give out a few cheap seats at a time.

Jo

OMG!!! What a deal that was!! The basic rate is $300 round trip! Was that one of those "DING" notices? (Something I have never heard of until coming to this forum!)

[JoBird]

OMG!!! What a deal that was!! The basic rate is $300 round trip! Was that one of those "DING" notices? (Something I have never heard of until coming to this forum!)


If you keep an eye on the Transportation forum here, there will be rumors flying as your day gets closer. Check, recheck, check, recheck. I jumped on the flights; within minutes, it was gone. Must be quick!

Also, this was leaving on a Tuesday, I think. If you travel during the week, it's cheaper!

Jo

[firechick139]

Also, this was leaving on a Tuesday, I think. If you travel during the week, it's cheaper!

Jo


I thought so too, about it being cheaper on a Tuesday, so I experimented a little on the Southwest website. I put in Tuesday to Tuesday, Sunday to Sunday, and Friday to Sunday, ( I just used December for the example) and they were all the same price!

[JoBird]

I just booked! POFQ! So excited!

The reservationist I spoke with was super. Just like they used to be. I have had some unhelpful ones in the past, but this guy was awesome.

Jo

[Bama mom to 3]

Welcome Bama Mom!

When are you going? Have you made any reservations yet?

Come on in and join us!

Jo

We are planning Nov. 22nd -the 29th right now. Its when I figure the kids fall break will be.

[JoBird]

We are planning Nov. 22nd -the 29th right now. Its when I figure the kids fall break will be.

YAY!!!!!!!!!

You will be there for Thanksgiving! How fun! Where will you stay?

Jo

[swummyh20]

JoBird,

Your California Girll idea has intrigued me. Last year we ate at Narcoosees, timed to watch Wishes. We absolutely loved that, so that was what I was considering. BUT, there always has to be a but doesn't there, we were on the DDP last year, which was one of the reasons we splurged for the lobster!! Now with all the changes, I am not sure we are going to do the DDP, and if we do I want to go the Deluxe way. The benefit of that would we could still do Narcoosees for the lobster, but we could try California Grill for the birthday. But the amount of food is killing me just thinking about it, but I know that if it is already paid for and I just make the ressies, my mom cant say anything. I guess I better do some number crunching!!!

[firechick139]

I just booked! POFQ! So excited!

The reservationist I spoke with was super. Just like they used to be. I have had some unhelpful ones in the past, but this guy was awesome.

Jo

HOORAY!! Congratulations! So, what dates did you decide on?

[JoBird]

JoBird,

Your California Girll idea has intrigued me. Last year we ate at Narcoosees, timed to watch Wishes. We absolutely loved that, so that was what I was considering. BUT, there always has to be a but doesn't there, we were on the DDP last year, which was one of the reasons we splurged for the lobster!! Now with all the changes, I am not sure we are going to do the DDP, and if we do I want to go the Deluxe way. The benefit of that would we could still do Narcoosees for the lobster, but we could try California Grill for the birthday. But the amount of food is killing me just thinking about it, but I know that if it is already paid for and I just make the ressies, my mom cant say anything. I guess I better do some number crunching!!!

Well, we were on the DDP too. It takes 2 TS credits at CG. If you like sushi, I have heard it's some of the best around. I don't care for it, but DH said it was wonderful.

I had the steak there, and it was the best one I had all week.

We haven't eaten at Narcoosee's, so I can't give you a comparison. I would eat at both places.

The view from CG is the best in all the resort. They have a balcony off of the restaurant if you want to walk outside during Wishes. WE chose not to because our food would have gotten cold. But the view. Oh my. Even when the fireworks weren't going off, the castle was beautiful.

Just eat everywhere, til you can't move anymore.:laughing:

Jo

[JoBird]

HOORAY!! Congratulations! So, what dates did you decide on?

Our dates are the 16-22. I just decided I'd go with that date. It worked out to be the best for us.

Jo

[momtwo4]

It's official! I just booked POR Nov 1-8 thru AAA this morning:woohoo:
Looks like it's going to be Dh and I, with our 3 oldest kids, and the baby will stay home with Grandpa & Grandma. Let the planning begin:banana: I guess I should let my husband know I booked the trip :rotfl:

[Bama mom to 3]

YAY!!!!!!!!!

You will be there for Thanksgiving! How fun! Where will you stay?

Jo


Probably POR. I need to get reservations still. I was debating on the family suite at ASMu, but it says none are available at that time. But I sure would have loved the extra bathroom.

[JoBird]

It's official! I just booked POR Nov 1-8 thru AAA this morning:woohoo:
Looks like it's going to be Dh and I, with our 3 oldest kids, and the baby will stay home with Grandpa & Grandma. Let the planning begin:banana: I guess I should let my husband know I booked the trip :rotfl:

Yay for you!:goodvibes

Personally, I think the planning part is the bestest part of the whole darn thing.:banana:

We have never stayed at POR, (just POFQ) but it is beautiful over there. One morning on a solo walk, I encountered a mama goose and her goslings, then the daddy flew in. It was so cute to watch them all hurry along, not even realizing that they lived in the coolest place ever.:laughing:

Did you request a certain building in Alligator Bayou?

Jo

[JoBird]

Probably POR. I need to get reservations still. I was debating on the family suite at ASMu, but it says none are available at that time. But I sure would have loved the extra bathroom.

Could you get two rooms, connecting? That way you'd have two bathrooms and double the space.:banana:

They GUARANTEE connecting rooms to families when the children out number the parents.:laughing:

Jo

[JoBird]

Oh gosh, we have such a long time to go!

It's been snowing off and on here since yesterday. Nothing is sticking, it's just bitterly cold.

I am so glad we all have trips to plan to get us through the winter!

Jo

[Bama mom to 3]

Could you get two rooms, connecting? That way you'd have two bathrooms and double the space.:banana:

They GUARANTEE connecting rooms to families when the children out number the parents.:laughing:

Jo

Yeah, I am going to check on that too. But I think DH has decided he wants to stay at POR. I'm just happy he is having an opinion...LOL

[Bama mom to 3]

By the way JoBird...Roll Tide ;)

[momtwo4]

Did you request a certain building in Alligator Bayou?

Jo[/QUOTE]

No, I was just so excited to be booking the trip I didn't even ask! I did it over the phone as I had one DS home with the stomach flu:sick: and I was bribing the baby with cheese puffs to get thru the call, whatever works to get the trip booked:yay:

I have never stayed at POR, just Beach Club, Value, Off Site-Nick Hotel. Can AAA request a certain building for me?

We were trying to decide between Poly and POR but decided to put the extra $ towards airfare this time.

[JoBird]

By the way JoBird...Roll Tide ;)

:scared1:

The nerve of some people!;)

:laughing:

Just kidding. We watched the game last week. It was so good.
Sorry you guys didn't pull it out. We were rooting for you.

Jo

[JoBird]

Did you request a certain building in Alligator Bayou?

Jo

No, I was just so excited to be booking the trip I didn't even ask! I did it over the phone as I had one DS home with the stomach flu:sick: and I was bribing the baby with cheese puffs to get thru the call, whatever works to get the trip booked:yay:

I have never stayed at POR, just Beach Club, Value, Off Site-Nick Hotel. Can AAA request a certain building for me?

We were trying to decide between Poly and POR but decided to put the extra $ towards airfare this time. [/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure they can. I'll try to find out the building # that I have heard is close to stuff and is good.

I'll report back in a bit.

Jo

[swummyh20]

Building # 5 Is The Best!!!!

[JoBird]

Just bumping this up to see if we have any more fellow November 2008travelers.......


:banana:

Jo

[firechick139]

Has anyone stayed at the ASMovies? If so, what building is closest to the bus stop? Is that the best one to ask for? I didn't realize we could ask which building we could be in. When I booked mine, I forgot to ask, and I called Disney to let them know we wanted to stay in the Dalmatians building, but the CM said they assign rooms when we get there. Is this wrong? Also, is the Dalmatians building OK to stay in?

[JoBird]

Hey Firechick~

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=6778927#post6778927

This thread might help you out with ASM.

You can request a certain building, or even a room number. I always do. however, they won't guarantee it. The room #'s are usually assigned a couple of weeks in advance, so the CM you spoke to MIGHT have been having a bad day.:rolleyes1

I would definitely call back and request that a building be put on your reservation. Then, when you check in, the front desk could be "reminded", albeit gently, of your request.:goodvibes

HTH,

JO

[Bama mom to 3]

:scared1:

The nerve of some people!;)

:laughing:

Just kidding. We watched the game last week. It was so good.
Sorry you guys didn't pull it out. We were rooting for you.

Jo


thanks. I wasn't home (I was at a big craft thing with my sisters) but several of the vendors had the game on radios at their booths. I thought we were gonna win, but doggone it...We flubbed it up!

[firechick139]

Thanks for the link JoBird! I'm going to have to call them back and request a room. It sounds like the 101 Dalmatian building is right in the middle of the hotel area. Is this true? Is it a long way to walk to the bus stop? I can't tell from the thread, but I do see that there are a couple of buildings in front of it. I wonder if we should request Fantasia instead? My 4 year old LOVES Dalmatians, though.

[JoBird]

Hey Firechick~

I have never stayed at ASM, however, in looking at that thread, I see that Dalmations, Toy Story and Fantasia are all Preferred buildings. Which means more money per night. Did you request Standard or Preferred? What does your reservation say? They are all three close to the Pool, Bus stop Food court and arcade.

You have to remember that these resorts are very large, and in saying "close" it still means you have a bit of a walk. You just are a bit closer than some of the other buildings.

Jo

[firechick139]

Yes, we asked for a preferred room. I was just wondering in general. I read that if you stay at the Mighty Ducks building, which is right next to the 101 building, it is actually closer if you walk to the ASMusic bus stop. I think I'll start a poll on the resorts board to see which building people prefer there.

[JoBird]

thanks. I wasn't home (I was at a big craft thing with my sisters) but several of the vendors had the game on radios at their booths. I thought we were gonna win, but doggone it...We flubbed it up!

Well, our season was going great until we played Auburn...:)

And then LSU

And then Georgia

:laughing:

JO

[Bama mom to 3]

Well, our season was going great until we played Auburn...:)

And then LSU

And then Georgia

:laughing:

JO

LOL, Sounds like our season...LOL

[JoBird]

LOL, Sounds like our season...LOL

:rotfl:

Gotta Love the SEC.

And our Quarterback? Tim Tebow? :love:

This family loves some Tebow!;)

Jo

[Luckymomoftwo]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

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

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Doing some happy dances....we're going to WDW on 11/29-12/3 and then we're boarding DCL (Wonder) on 12/4-12/7. Currently there are 10 in our party...we're trying to talk a few more people into going with us, so we may have even a larger party!! The more the merrier!!!!!

[firechick139]

Welcome Debbie (luckymomoftwo)!! Congratulations on booking your trip! Isn't it exciting? Is this your first? I was at WDW one time in 86 so I don't count it at all (can't remember much about it anyway). We will be there a few weeks before you.

[Luckymomoftwo]

Welcome Debbie (luckymomoftwo)!! Congratulations on booking your trip! Isn't it exciting? Is this your first? I was at WDW one time in 86 so I don't count it at all (can't remember much about it anyway). We will be there a few weeks before you.


Thank you!!! The only thing more exciting than booking the trip is planning the trip. And the only thing more exciting than planning the trip is actually arriving there!!!!! :yay:

No, this is not my first trip to WDW or DCL. We've gone (on average) once a year since 1993. This will be my BIL's first trip to WDW and his parents are coming as well. I don't know if his parents have ever been to WDW, but it will be their first time on DCL. I'm so excited to be taking first timer's!!

I'm jealous....you don't have to wait as long to go! :laughing:

[peter pan217]

Well, our season was going great until we played Auburn...:)

And then LSU

And then Georgia

:laughing:

JO

HOW BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!!! WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Been to the UGA/UF game 7 times lets just say i cried after we won this year!

I have to rub it in since we win 2 outa 17 yrs:
Yall Knew-shon
Now yall KNOW-shon
Knowshon Moreno #24

[Dawn68PA]

Hi all! Although we haven't booked yet, we are planning to go to All Star Movie Resort from November 8-15 next year. Firechick, I see you'll be there at the same time.

I'm waiting to book until I'm certain how many will be in our party. So far it's me, DH, DD1 & DD2. DD1's boyfriend is coming as well. DD2 would like her boyfriend to come but his parents haven't decided yet.

It seems so far off. 12 months. How will we pass the time without screaming? :rotfl:

[JoBird]

Woo -Hoo! I have updated my original Post to show THE LIST! we have a List! YAY! We're officially planning now!



Doing some happy dances....we're going to WDW on 11/29-12/3 and then we're boarding DCL (Wonder) on 12/4-12/7. Currently there are 10 in our party...we're trying to talk a few more people into going with us, so we may have even a larger party!! The more the merrier!!!!!

:cheer2: YAY! welcome to our planning party! We have a long time for all of us to get to know one another, so I am hoping that we can all help one another out with anything that has to do with planning a vacation in November.
I have you on the list; do you know where you are staying yet? Let me know and i will update it.

Hi all! Although we haven't booked yet, we are planning to go to All Star Movie Resort from November 8-15 next year. Firechick, I see you'll be there at the same time.

I'm waiting to book until I'm certain how many will be in our party. So far it's me, DH, DD1 & DD2. DD1's boyfriend is coming as well. DD2 would like her boyfriend to come but his parents haven't decided yet.

It seems so far off. 12 months. How will we pass the time without screaming? :rotfl:

Ohhh, sounds like a great vacation is being planned. Welcome to you as well.:cheer2: :cheer2:

12 months will pass by and we will have all talked so much that our fingers will fall off.:rotfl: The best part to me is the planning, so I love having a lot of time to do it.


HOW BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!!! WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Been to the UGA/UF game 7 times lets just say i cried after we won this year!

I have to rub it in since we win 2 outa 17 yrs:
Yall Knew-shon
Now yall KNOW-shon
Knowshon Moreno #24

Okay, you. Just this one time will I allow you to say such evil things.:laughing:
However, when Tebow wins the He15man,( ;)) we will just smile and wave.:wave2: Kidding, I'm kidding.

Will you be joining us next November??? We'd love to have a Bulldog along for the ride.
Speaking of Bulldogs... I have an English Bulldog. His name? Beau GATOR!
Chomp, chomp.:laughing:

Jo

[Dawn68PA]

Oh yes, planning is fun! From all of our experiences we can trade tips and tricks until then and get the most fun from our vacations! :cool1:

[peter pan217]

Woo -Hoo! I have updated my original Post to show THE LIST! we have a List! YAY! We're officially planning now!



:cheer2: YAY! welcome to our planning party! We have a long time for all of us to get to know one another, so I am hoping that we can all help one another out with anything that has to do with planning a vacation in November.
I have you on the list; do you know where you are staying yet? Let me know and i will update it.



Ohhh, sounds like a great vacation is being planned. Welcome to you as well.:cheer2: :cheer2:

12 months will pass by and we will have all talked so much that our fingers will fall off.:rotfl: The best part to me is the planning, so I love having a lot of time to do it.




Okay, you. Just this one time will I allow you to say such evil things.:laughing:
However, when Tebow wins the He15man,( ;)) we will just smile and wave.:wave2: Kidding, I'm kidding.

Will you be joining us next November??? We'd love to have a Bulldog along for the ride.
Speaking of Bulldogs... I have an English Bulldog. His name? Beau GATOR!
Chomp, chomp.:laughing:

Jo


haha, but ill be joining everyone next nov.!:banana:

[JoBird]

haha, but ill be joining everyone next nov.!:banana:

Okay, give us your dates, BullDawg fan, and we'll put ya' on the list.:cool2:

Jo

[Luckymomoftwo]

Well, we are DVC members and our home resort is OKW, so we'll be putting our resservation in for OKW at our 11 month mark. THEN, at the 7 month mark, we will be calling to see if we can possibly switch our reservation to SSR. So, for now, just list us at OKW. :thumbsup2

So far, there don't seem to be many DISer's posting that they'll be there in November....maybe we can all look forward to a light crowd when we are there! :yay: Yes, I know, it is still sort of a long way away - but what's the fun in a last minute trip...those crazy people don't get to do any pre-planning or any pre-trip reports! :rotfl2:

[Luckymomoftwo]

I just talked to one of my friends and her family is planning on going to WDW the same week we are in November 2008!!!:dance3: I sure hope they don't change their minds!! They don't have anything booked just yet, but they are a family of five, so the only thing that would stop them from going is if they can't find reasonable airfare.

[firechick139]

How early do they normally post their flight times and rates? (Airlines in general) 6 months? I'm hoping it is earlier. Going by the rates right now, it is approximately $300 round trip per person from Pittsburgh to Orlando (worst scenario). I'm hoping for much less than that. At that rate, it will be $1200 just for the airfare for me, DH, DD1, and DD2. Does anyone know of any airline that already has their rates out for Nov. of next year?

[Luckymomoftwo]

How early do they normally post their flight times and rates? (Airlines in general) 6 months? I'm hoping it is earlier. Going by the rates right now, it is approximately $300 round trip per person from Pittsburgh to Orlando (worst scenario). I'm hoping for much less than that. At that rate, it will be $1200 just for the airfare for me, DH, DD1, and DD2. Does anyone know of any airline that already has their rates out for Nov. of next year?

I know Southwest posts theirs about six months out. If you download "DING" onto your computer, Southwest notifies you of any specials they are running, you can usually get round trip from Chicago to Orlando for about $160...I'm not sure what it would be ffrom Pittsburgh to Orlando, though. We've gotten those types of airfare up to about two months prior to flying...but when you're within the last month, forget it, the rates go way up! We ONLY fly Southwest, so I really don't know about any other airline. Good luck!!

[ChiDisneyFan]

Planning on a November 21-30 trip next year from Chicago. So you are saying at the 6 month mark I could get a round trip flight for around $160, this is over Thanksgiving.

[Luckymomoftwo]

Planning on a November 21-30 trip next year from Chicago. So you are saying at the 6 month mark I could get a round trip flight for around $160, this is over Thanksgiving.

Most likely!! You have to download Ding from Southwest onto your computer and then Southwest notifies you of sales. We almost always get it for $160-$180 round trip...NON STOP too!!! The only catch to DING is that those fares are only available for a few hours and then that sale is over.

Are you from Illinois? We're in NW Indiana...we always fly out of Midway. Except when PanAm flew out of the Gary/Chicago airport...then we flew from there...that was so nice, it was only 20 minutes from home!! And FREE parking!!!

You'll be at the end of your vacation when we're just beginning ours!

[ChiDisneyFan]

Yes, from the northwest Chicago suburbs and will fly out of Midway, we did that this summer at the end of June, very convenient. I do have Ding downloaded and used it for that trip also. Was just concerned about the prices for that time of year, never have flown during that time.

[JoBird]

Planning on a November 21-30 trip next year from Chicago. So you are saying at the 6 month mark I could get a round trip flight for around $160, this is over Thanksgiving.

Hi! Welcome to our planning party! :woohoo: Do you have reservations yet? If you would like to be added to the list in the OP, let me know and I will add you.


Jo

[JoBird]

Hi all! Although we haven't booked yet, we are planning to go to All Star Movie Resort from November 8-15 next year. Firechick, I see you'll be there at the same time.

I'm waiting to book until I'm certain how many will be in our party. So far it's me, DH, DD1 & DD2. DD1's boyfriend is coming as well. DD2 would like her boyfriend to come but his parents haven't decided yet.

It seems so far off. 12 months. How will we pass the time without screaming? :rotfl:

I'm not mentioning any names here (Dawn68PA), but I saw a certain someone on another site... One that has LOTS to do with planning...:rolleyes1

:laughing:
Jo

[firechick139]

Ooohh! That's great Dawn! I was hoping someone else would be there the same time as us. Right now it looks like most will be there after us. When are you booking?

[KayleeUK]

Can I join your planning party?

Our dates are 28th Oct - 16th Nov :)

[JoBird]

Welcome, KayleeUK!!!!!!!
I have added you to our list in the4 first post. Have you made reservations yet??

Jo

[bdcp]

My DH and I will be staying at Shades of Green 8-14 Nov 2008. We'll be on a 7 day cruise 1-8 Nov. Right now we're planning on taking the auto train down again, but need to decide soon if we might fly because my DH has a ton of FF miles that we could use. I'm already researching ADR's. This will be my 4th trip since 1989 ('89, '98, '05).

[ShannonRT]

Ooooo, count me in! My mom's work has a conference at the Dolphin so DD and I get to tag along for (mostly) free! I have an old park-hopper ticket to use, so I only have to buy DD's ticket and pay for our food. Oh...and we get to go to MVMCP too if the party dates are similar to this year's!

So we'll be at the Dolphin from Nov 14-19, reservation made today! :woohoo:

[JoBird]

My DH and I will be staying at Shades of Green 8-14 Nov 2008. We'll be on a 7 day cruise 1-8 Nov. Right now we're planning on taking the auto train down again, but need to decide soon if we might fly because my DH has a ton of FF miles that we could use. I'm already researching ADR's. This will be my 4th trip since 1989 ('89, '98, '05).
:cheer2: Welcome to our party! Hope this thread will offer lots of support to you! Have you made reservations somewhere yet? Okay, I just re-read and saw that you will be at SOG.
Ooooo, count me in! My mom's work has a conference at the Dolphin so DD and I get to tag along for (mostly) free! I have an old park-hopper ticket to use, so I only have to buy DD's ticket and pay for our food. Oh...and we get to go to MVMCP too if the party dates are similar to this year's!

So we'll be at the Dolphin from Nov 14-19, reservation made today! :woohoo:

WOW!!!
Welcome to our planning party, ShannonRT!:dance3: You will be there around the same time as me.:upsidedow

I have added you both to the list!:woohoo:

Jo

[Dawn68PA]

I'm waiting to make reservations until we're positive on the party size. Most likely there will be 6 of us but DD16's boyfriends parents haven't decided if he can come yet. Even if he can't hopefully she can find another friend who can come. Anyway, I figure I have some time.

I have ordered my Passporter, Unofficial Guide and joined Tour Guide Mike awhile though. :eek: Lots of info to ingest. All to make a better planned trip!

This is great that so many will be there in November!

[bdcp]

Thanks! We just got back a few weeks ago from San Diego and a Mex. Riviera cruise but I'm ready to go to WDW right now.

[KayleeUK]

Hey there - Will be making our ressies at the end of the month booking BWV but hope to change them to VWL and BCV at the 7 month window.

Planning to do MNSSHP on 30/10 and fit in MVMCP too if they start early enough.

ANyone else planning to do MVMCP? :)

[Dawn68PA]

I don't know about the MVMCP but I definately want to do the P & PP.

[firechick139]

We want to go to the P&PP, too!

[Bama mom to 3]

Hey there - Will be making our ressies at the end of the month booking BWV but hope to change them to VWL and BCV at the 7 month window.

Planning to do MNSSHP on 30/10 and fit in MVMCP too if they start early enough.

ANyone else planning to do MVMCP? :)

I'm hoping too. I think my kids will love it.

[firechick139]

What's the "7 month window"?

[kelmac284]

I will join the group! We are from CA so are AP holders to Disneyland and go all the time but have only been to DW twice. Once in May of 02 and once in Oct/Nov of 05. We have done Flower and Garden Festival and Food and Wine Festival which we LOVED and we just hit the beginning of the Christmas and REALLY wanted to see that soooo we are going for that next time. We wanted to avoid the Thanksgiving madness but with my kids being in school it is SO hard for them to miss that much school so we are going to fight the masses and go Thanksgiving week. I know I know it is going to be nuts but so be it.

We are leaving on the 20th of Nov next year and flying in. We plan to stay the first few night at Universal, probably Hard Rock. We plan to go to Universal on that Friday (actually IoA). Then on Saturday we will check out and not too sure what we will do but most likely go to DTD and fart around during the day because we can't check into our time share until 4 and my dad may be flying in that day as well (he has to stay behind as my teen is not able to come, she is going to her mom's in Arizona for the holiday) But then we will most likely go to dinner in Epcot that evening and then spend the week at our timeshare and touring the parks making sure to see the osborne lights, holidays around the world, we will spend our thanksgiving meal at epcot, probably at coral reef, and then that Friday I don't know if we will go to the parks or not, may try to stay away. But then that Saturday we have to check out of the timeshare and we are going to check into Pop Century and that night we want to see Candlelight Processional at Epcot and then Sunday night hope to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and then head home on Monday.

I am hoping by doing it that way we will avoid some of the rush at the airports but we shall see.

Plus it kind of stinks to have to move around the hotels but we only get our timeshare for a week so it was necessary but we are very excited to get to see all of the holiday happenings.

Finally less than 365 days!! Woo Hoo!! Our time share is all booked and I figure beginning of January I can start looking into booking the Pop and the Hard Rock then I just have to look into airfare and such!!

[Dawn68PA]

Welcome to the November gang! My family plans to go from the 8th through the 15th. :cool1:

[KayleeUK]

Dawn will there be a P & P Party in November??? I thought with the Halloween and Christmas Parties there wouldn't be any??

Firechick - sorry to confuse you. We are DVC members and at 11 months out we can book our 'home' resort which is the Boardwalk, but at 7 months out you can change it to one of the other DVC resorts if there is availability. :) Keep your fingers crossed for me :)

I am really looking forward to the Food and Wine Festival too :banana:

[Dawn68PA]

I hope there will be. From posts I've read I think so. I've never been to one. Is there anyone who has been there this month that can answer that question for sure?

[ShannonRT]

I thought the P & P parties were in late January, February and early March. That's the only time I've ever known them to be. It is my understanding that Disney added these to try and boost attendance during that slow time of year.

[firechick139]

Hmmm, yes, it looks like it is only in January, February, and March. Darn!!!!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=PiratesandPrincessPartySpecialEve ntPage

I could have sworn I read people talking about going to it recently. Ahhh, my YDD would have loved that. Maybe next time.

[JoBird]

I will join the group! We are from CA so are AP holders to Disneyland and go all the time but have only been to DW twice. Once in May of 02 and once in Oct/Nov of 05. We have done Flower and Garden Festival and Food and Wine Festival which we LOVED and we just hit the beginning of the Christmas and REALLY wanted to see that soooo we are going for that next time. We wanted to avoid the Thanksgiving madness but with my kids being in school it is SO hard for them to miss that much school so we are going to fight the masses and go Thanksgiving week. I know I know it is going to be nuts but so be it.

We are leaving on the 20th of Nov next year and flying in. We plan to stay the first few night at Universal, probably Hard Rock. We plan to go to Universal on that Friday (actually IoA). Then on Saturday we will check out and not too sure what we will do but most likely go to DTD and fart around during the day because we can't check into our time share until 4 and my dad may be flying in that day as well (he has to stay behind as my teen is not able to come, she is going to her mom's in Arizona for the holiday) But then we will most likely go to dinner in Epcot that evening and then spend the week at our timeshare and touring the parks making sure to see the osborne lights, holidays around the world, we will spend our thanksgiving meal at epcot, probably at coral reef, and then that Friday I don't know if we will go to the parks or not, may try to stay away. But then that Saturday we have to check out of the timeshare and we are going to check into Pop Century and that night we want to see Candlelight Processional at Epcot and then Sunday night hope to go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and then head home on Monday.

I am hoping by doing it that way we will avoid some of the rush at the airports but we shall see.

Plus it kind of stinks to have to move around the hotels but we only get our timeshare for a week so it was necessary but we are very excited to get to see all of the holiday happenings.

Finally less than 365 days!! Woo Hoo!! Our time share is all booked and I figure beginning of January I can start looking into booking the Pop and the Hard Rock then I just have to look into airfare and such!!

Welcome!:cheer2:

It looks like you have a lot going on during your vacation.:) It will be fun! Besides, you are well-seasoned DL go'ers, so the Parks won't be *totally* foreign to you.

I'd like to add you to the List in th OP, can you give me the exact dates and hotels where you'll be?

Again, welcome to our group!

Jo

[JoBird]

We went last year in October (late) into Novemeber, and the crowds were little to non-existent, the weather was perfect and the F&W festival was wonderful.

I have been between Christmas and New Years, and then again right after New Years and the crowds were :eek:

Never been during Thanksgiving.

I'm still mulling over the thought of MVMCP. I just don't know if I want to pay the extra money for the hard ticket event when I have already been at Christmas before.

Decisions, decisions. :laughing: At least we have a while to ponder...

Jo

[Dawn68PA]

I have a friend from this board who is going next week I think. I'd like to get some detail of the MVMCP from her before I decide to go or not next year.

Bummer that the P&PP won't be there. That's the one I really wanted to go to!

[KayleeUK]

We did MVMCP last year and loved it, although with a 10 month old we didn't stay late :)

I loved the parade and the Mickey show :) Oh and the snow on Main Street !

[JoBird]

Just checking in with my fellow November travelers!

Has anyone done anything for next year's trip this week?

I picked up a couple of items at Target for Tinkerbelle gifts...

That's about it. Oh, and just planning and dreaming it was closer to the time to go!

Jo

[Bama mom to 3]

Just checking in with my fellow November travelers!

Has anyone done anything for next year's trip this week?

I picked up a couple of items at Target for Tinkerbelle gifts...

That's about it. Oh, and just planning and dreaming it was closer to the time to go!

Jo

LOL, Dreaming is about all I have done too.

[Dawn68PA]

I received my Unofficial Guide and Passporter in the mail this week. The Passporter - well - I've barely touched it. The Guide is very interesting and those guys are funny! :lmao: So I'm reading and researching as I haven't booked yet. I'd like to by the end of December though in case they raise rates after Jan 1. Christmas shopping keeps getting in the way though. :rolleyes:

[KayleeUK]

We will start booking DVC tomorrow and I am keeping my eye on when the flights will be released.

I have this guide book

The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World (Paperback)
by Julie Neal & Mike Neal

It has some great 'different' pictures in it.

I usually get the Passporter too Dawn :)

[firechick139]

Hmmm, I've been wondering if I should get a book like that. I've heard many talking about "The Unofficial Guide" and the Passporter. I just didn't know if there was different information in them that isn't on here. It might be good to get, though, because I don't have to sift through so many threads. Opinions????

[Dawn68PA]

I'm really enjoying the Unofficial Guide. These guys are hilarious. When I was reading the section on Pal Mickey I was laughing so hard. There's a lot of sections in the book I won't read though as it won't apply to me. I really enjoyed learning about the time differences between driving yourself and taking the Disney bus. They have that broken down by hotel. For the price, it wouldn't hurt to try it once.

[JoBird]

Hey November'ers!

How's the planning going?

Jo

[Dawn68PA]

Ours is going...well....kind of lonely. Family isn't into planning particulars yet but we have totally decided on ASMo, 2 rooms (since the DDs are bringing the boyfriends) with the DDP from November 8-15. We will only need a room only for the last night though.

I've been reading and studying about touring the parks but I'm thinking if we get to the park at opening, and since we're going at a slow time of year, we shouldn't need to much planning for that. What do you guys think? Going at opening won't be a problem since the youngest in my group will be 16.

I've narrowed down restaurants I'd like us to eat at but the fam hasn't given any input except for the Sci-Fi. I must include it!

How about everyone else?

[Bama mom to 3]

Hey November'ers!

How's the planning going?

Jo

\
there hasn't be
en a lot of planning going on here lately. Life got crazy busy all the sudden. Hopefully it slows down by the end of the weekend though and I can get back to planning.

[KayleeUK]

How is your planning Jo??

We have booked Boardwalk Villa's up to the 6th November so far and I am adding on day by day :)

I see the dates are up for the Food and WIne Festival next year :teet:

[JoBird]

:rotfl:
Oh, my planning, is um, not going so well. It seems that this little thing called Christmas has gotten in the way.:rotfl:

I did subscribe to The unofficial guide website, and saw that my dates are categorized as '7's out of 10's.:scared1: Now I'm wondering if I should bump it up a week. Hum, that would put me there the same time as some of you...


How's everyone else? Let's keep this bumped and see if we get more November travelers!:goodvibes


Jo

[KayleeUK]

I know what you mean Jo. I have my DS 2nd birthday next week too...

If you do bump your date will you be there the same time as me???

I hope all of us November travellers can organise some meets :teeth:

[KayleeUK]

Jo

I have added a link to this thread in my signature, hope that's OK. So other November travellers can join us :hug:

[Dawn68PA]

Christmas has impacted some of my planning as well. I'm still studying the Unofficial Guide but not much else. After the new year begins, life should slow back down a little. ;)

[ShannonRT]

I'm too busy planning the cruise to plan WDW too! And I think my 180 day mark for ADR's will end up being while we're on the ship!

[N10CJT]

My girlfriend and I are planning on a return trip next Thankgiving. The trip a couple weeks ago was my first in 12 years, and my girlfriend's first in 15. The same circumstances are in place for us to go next year as well, so right now that's the idea. The rooms are booked!
So barring something unforseen, we'll be November 25th through December 7th (more or less.... the return date is subject to my exact teaching schedule).
We'll be staying at the Beach Club! We really liked it this past time, so I'm happy to stay there once again.

[monymony3471]

Hi :wave:

Just put a deposit down yesterday.

Nov 28-Dec 7, 2008 for POR. Very excited to be going back this time of year.

Looking forward to passing the time with all of you.

[JoBird]

My girlfriend and I are planning on a return trip next Thankgiving. The trip a couple weeks ago was my first in 12 years, and my girlfriend's first in 15. The same circumstances are in place for us to go next year as well, so right now that's the idea. The rooms are booked!
So barring something unforseen, we'll be November 25th through December 7th (more or less.... the return date is subject to my exact teaching schedule).
We'll be staying at the Beach Club! We really liked it this past time, so I'm happy to stay there once again.

Hi and welcome! I will update the list in the OP to show you and your dates.:goodvibes

How was your trip a few weeks ago? What dates were you there, and how were the crowds?

Again, welcome!

JO

[JoBird]

Hi :wave:

Just put a deposit down yesterday.

Nov 28-Dec 7, 2008 for POR. Very excited to be going back this time of year.

Looking forward to passing the time with all of you.

Welcome to you, too!:goodvibes

We are a lovely group here, just passing the time. Hope you'll stay around awhile with us!

I will update the list with you in it.

Jo

[JoBird]

Updated List!


THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird 10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ
KayleeUK 10/28 - 11/16 @ ?????
Momtwo4 11/1 - 11/08 @ POR
Firechick139 11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo
bdcp 11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG
Dawn68PA 11/8 - 11/15 @ ASMo
ShannonRT 11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin
BamaMomto3 11/22 - 11/29 @ POR
N10CJT 11/25 - 12/07 @ BC
MonyMony3471 11/28 - 12/07 @POR
LuckyMomoftwo 11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7
JRabbit910 ??????

[JoBird]

Christmas has impacted some of my planning as well. I'm still studying the Unofficial Guide but not much else. After the new year begins, life should slow back down a little. ;)
I hear ya' sister! We are traveling to South Carolina in 10 days and I can't do anything for getting ready. ugh.
I'm too busy planning the cruise to plan WDW too! And I think my 180 day mark for ADR's will end up being while we're on the ship!
Ohhh, a cruise, you lucky girl you! Where are you cruising to??? Spill it, we want all the details. Hold nothing back.:laughing:

Jo

I have added a link to this thread in my signature, hope that's OK. So other November travellers can join us :hug:

That is perfect! I will do the same.


Okay, here's my planning news...
We changed our dates!!!!!!:scared1:

Now I am going from 10/23-11/01! :eek:
So I am technically an October'er, but my love for all of you shall hold me to this thread.:laughing:
Kaylee! We will be there at the same time!!!! YAY!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Okay, I have had too much coffee this morning.

My kids still know nothing about the trip.
We are going to surprise them with all of it, just not sure how to do it.


Okay, going to call CRO and change dates.

Have a great day everyone.

JO

[monymony3471]

I hear ya' sister! We are traveling to South Carolina in 10 days and I can't do anything for getting ready. ugh.

Ohhh, a cruise, you lucky girl you! Where are you cruising to??? Spill it, we want all the details. Hold nothing back.:laughing:



That is perfect! I will do the same.


Okay, here's my planning news...
We changed our dates!!!!!!:scared1:

Now I am going from 10/23-11/01! :eek:
So I am technically an October'er, but my love for all of you shall hold me to this thread.:laughing:
Kaylee! We will be there at the same time!!!! YAY!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Okay, I have had too much coffee this morning.

My kids still know nothing about the trip.
We are going to surprise them with all of it, just not sure how to do it.


Okay, going to call CRO and change dates.

Have a great day everyone.

JO

To sum up what we did last year, my kids found out the morning we woke up at the airport. It's all in my trip report. If you want to read or just look at all the pics. We went the same time and WDW was all decorated for Christmas. Just beautiful.

It's not like you don't have any time or anything............:rotfl:

[KayleeUK]

Great news Jo :bounce: Did you manage to change your dates OK?

Two trips planned Shannon - that is not allowed ;)

N10CJT I love the Beach Club it is a great resort :)

monymony3471 I bet you kids were very surprised, I will have to look out your trippie.

[JoBird]

Well, it's done!:banana: ( You will find that I am an unashamed banana dude user...check out our MAYer thread to see...);)

After much agony and gnashing of teeth, not to mention staying on hold for eternity...
we are now proud Octovember'ers.:lmao:

I was able to use a pin code and actually added on three days, (Florida Football, long story.) anyway, she originally quoted some awful price that made me choke, so I said "well, what if I have a pin code" and she then proceeded to say she couldn't get me POFQ!!!!! Only POR!!!!!!! No, No, No. I was torn. popcorn::

Then she said well, hold on...I'll have to talk to a manager...popcorn::

and came back 25(!) minutes later...I'm not exaggerating, I timed it.... and said "well, we were able to use the code, and we have you at POFQ for 9 nights. AND you saved...$670."!!!!!!!!:scared1:

So, long story short, if you are trying to get in at a place you have your heart set on, sound really disappointed...
they might have some pixie Dust to spread around for you!

YAY!!!

MM~ (MonyMony, you shall forever be known as that now to me.:goodvibes )
I can't wait to read your trippie! I am open to any and all suggestions about surprising the kids.:banana: :banana:

JO

[N10CJT]

Hi and welcome! I will update the list in the OP to show you and your dates.:goodvibes

How was your trip a few weeks ago? What dates were you there, and how were the crowds?

Again, welcome!

JO

Thanks for the welcome!
We were there from the 20th through the 29th this year. It was great.
Crowds were moderate on our first night, then heavy through Saturday at the Animal Kingdom (though we were able to do just about everything anyway), then lightened up considerably. On Tuesday in the Magic Kingdom we had no more than very short waits for pretty much everything.
I'm in the process of writing a trip report (though I'm pretty thorough (or a windbag, depending upon your perspective), so I'm only through three days thus far). If you're interested, check it out here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1652521
See you next November!

[firechick139]

JO!!!! I can't believe you deserted us!! ;) Well, you do have ONE day in November, so I guess that can still qualify. That's great about you saving that much money. It pays to persist!

[monymony3471]

Great news Jo :bounce: Did you manage to change your dates OK?

Two trips planned Shannon - that is not allowed ;)

N10CJT I love the Beach Club it is a great resort :)

monymony3471 I bet you kids were very surprised, I will have to look out your trippie.

They were so deep into believing my made up stories, when I unloaded the surprise, they didn't believe me.




MM~ (MonyMony, you shall forever be known as that now to me.:goodvibes )
I can't wait to read your trippie! I am open to any and all suggestions about surprising the kids.:banana: :banana:

JO


No problem, I've been called worse things.

My hubby asked if we were going to surprise the kids again. I said NO WAY!! I want them to plan with me. Plus it's almost a year away, that's like an eternity to not speak disney.

[ShannonRT]

[QUOTE=KayleeUK;22123554]
Two trips planned Shannon - that is not allowed ;)

QUOTE]

The ONLY reason I'm going on 2 trips next year is because my Mom's work is having a conference at the Dolphin and DD and I get to tag along. I have an old 4-day park hopper so all we'll have to buy is 1 more 4-day ticket and plane tickets. Allegiance flies from here to Sanford, so I'm hoping to get those fairly cheaply as well.

[KayleeUK]

Octovember'ers - love it Jo !!! That is great that you were able to change it and make a saving - ideal!!

N10CJT - Great trippie :)

monymony3471 - Have you got a link for your trippies :)

Shannon - I will let you off then ;)

[N10CJT]

Octovember'ers - love it Jo !!! That is great that you were able to change it and make a saving - ideal!!

N10CJT - Great trippie :)

monymony3471 - Have you got a link for your trippies :)

Shannon - I will let you off then ;)

Thanks, Kaylee! Much appreciated.
And by the way, we loved the Beach Club, glad you're in line with our thinking on that!
(I'm also a chocoholic......one with expensive tastes, that gets me in trouble)
(But you're on your own with Bon Jovi)

[Goofysmate]

I must have missed this thread:confused3
We go November 27th 08 till 11th Dec08
Still so far away it's sad :sad1:

[JoBird]

I must have missed this thread:confused3
We go November 27th 08 till 11th Dec08
Still so far away it's sad :sad1:

Oh, welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!

We are so glad you stopped by! Please pull up a chair. We hope you will be made to feel right at home here.:goodvibes

We are all agonizing over the length of our wait time, so in feeling sorry for ourselves, we are getting to know one another and sharing as much info as we can.:surfweb:

I will add you to our growing list... where are you staying, how many are with you and how many times have you been to WDW?

So many questions...so long to answer them.:laughing:

Jo

[JoBird]

Okay, here's something funny... all of you Octovember'ers and November'ers and Novecember'ers will appreciate.;)

I made three weeks disappear, just like that (*snap*) yesterday...
JUST BY MOVING MY DATES!

Ha ha.

I love my new shiny ticker.:rotfl:

N10CJT~ I started reading your TR. So funny! I think if you ever get married to your GF, you should hide the ring in a new Bathing suit.:laughing:

Firechick~ How are you doing? More snow on it's way up here???? UGH.

Shannon~ two trips...sigh. lucky!:)

MM~ I started your TR and then had to cook for the kids, so I am going to finish it today. Loved it so far! I can't wait to read about the surprise!

okay, let's see if we can bump this all day... we need more travelers!:woohoo:

JO

[monymony3471]

Octovember'ers - love it Jo !!! That is great that you were able to change it and make a saving - ideal!!

N10CJT - Great trippie :)

monymony3471 - Have you got a link for your trippies :)

Shannon - I will let you off then ;)

The link is in my siggy.





MM~ I started your TR and then had to cook for the kids, so I am going to finish it today. Loved it so far! I can't wait to read about the surprise!

okay, let's see if we can bump this all day... we need more travelers!:woohoo:

JO

Thanks, it's been closed for a while, but at least it's still there to read.


One of my favorite things we did last year was decorate our window of our room. I made window clings, brought some window markers and mickey heads and put up a dry erase board for people to sign. It was fun! Plus I was a part of a box swap that was loaded with things to use to decorate.
We just passed it on and on.

I have lots of ideas. Most I got from a thread around here.

I bought one of those over the door shoe holders. It was great for storing things and freeing up counter space.

I used zip lock bags to pack my kids clothes in. A complete outfit for each kid per day, all they do is grab a bag and they are ready. I had special outfits for certain parks, so they were labeled with name and the day. (I know I'm a little off so to speak.) The dirty clothes went right back in and tossed in an empty suitcase. Saves space too.


I'll post more as I think of them.

I just read about getting an ID holder that goes around your neck so you can always have your tickets handy. The lady said it held her tickets, her id, credit card, and she had her itinerary on index cards and it all fit. Hmm?

[N10CJT]

N10CJT~ I started reading your TR. So funny! I think if you ever get married to your GF, you should hide the ring in a new Bathing suit.:laughing:


Ha ha thanks for the compliment on my trip report.... the funny stuff doesn't end there, I hope you'll come back for future installments!

But hey, how do you know I didn't hide the ring in her bathing suit this time? She'd never know I was proposing if I put it in one she has, because she'd forget it at home. :rotfl2:
And she'd never know I was proposing if I put it in a new one, because she'd freak out about how she'd never look good in the one I chose. I already have developed enough neuroses from trying to navigate which colors she likes to wear ("well, I like this lavender, it's just other lavenders that I dislike") so that I can find her Christmas presents..... I think I'd choose not to be berated at the moment of proposal!:confused3

[Goofysmate]

Oh, welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!

We are so glad you stopped by! Please pull up a chair. We hope you will be made to feel right at home here.:goodvibes

We are all agonizing over the length of our wait time, so in feeling sorry for ourselves, we are getting to know one another and sharing as much info as we can.:surfweb:

I will add you to our growing list... where are you staying, how many are with you and how many times have you been to WDW?

So many questions...so long to answer them.:laughing:

Jo


Morning Jo ,
There will be just two big kids going ,myself & DH:laughing: , staying in a villa at the regal palms resort:woohoo:
This will be our 4th trip but the first to see the xmas dec's:santa:

[KayleeUK]

Hi Jill :wave:

Monica - I am half way through your trippie it is great :)

[Dawn68PA]

Wow Jo! How excellent to have saved that much!:banana:

How is everyone fairing with the weather? I'm in south central PA and so far it's raining. Freezing only on the trees and cars but the roads are still ok.

How's everyone fairing with Christmas shopping? I'm done except for one more gift for DD16 and a gift card for my boss. I actually did a lot of online shopping this year. I was laid up for a week in October after having surgery and was bored to tears....so I shopped! :rotfl: Found some really good deals on cool stuff by typing "clearance" into the search bar. Who knew? lol

[Goofysmate]

Morning Kaylee :goodvibes

[JoBird]

Morning Jo ,
There will be just two big kids going ,myself & DH:laughing: , staying in a villa at the regal palms resort:woohoo:
This will be our 4th trip but the first to see the xmas dec's:santa:
Morning, um, afternoon(?) Jill! How ya' doin?
Have you stayed at the regal palms before? How close is it to WDW? How long does it take to get here for you?
Wow Jo! How excellent to have saved that much!:banana:

How is everyone fairing with the weather? I'm in south central PA and so far it's raining. Freezing only on the trees and cars but the roads are still ok.

How's everyone fairing with Christmas shopping? I'm done except for one more gift for DD16 and a gift card for my boss. I actually did a lot of online shopping this year. I was laid up for a week in October after having surgery and was bored to tears....so I shopped! :rotfl: Found some really good deals on cool stuff by typing "clearance" into the search bar. Who knew? lol

Dawn~ We are in PA too, north of PGH. Today, it's just cold. We are originally from South Carolina... only been in PA for a year now. I can't get used to this weather. Give me 100 degrees with 100% humididty, I'm good. This snow and ice stuff...:eek:

As for Christmas, we leave in one week to got to SC, so I'm going crazy getting everything bought and packed up. I am just ready for it!

I am baking today. DH keeps saying why do you have all of that real butter in this house? we never buy real butter... Um, okay hon, I *think* that my sugar cookies wouldn't taste the same if I used smart balance spread. His hands will be in that cookie jar, I know, and won't be complaining one bit. ( He is a die-hard runner/weight lifter, so we try to eat healthy). I usually am too, but this past year has really given me a fit, heath wise.

Anyway, let's see...

Oh, in B&N yesterday, I looked at the books called An Imagineers Guide to WDW, Epcot, AK, etc. They were only $10, but i didn't buy them. I think I will get them for my oldest DD as part of her surprise for the plane ride.

How's everyone else?

Jo

[Goofysmate]

Hi Jo
We have never stayed at the regal palms before and i think it's a 15min drive to WDW, but will check with DH were it is because i leave all that sort of thing to him as i have no sence of direction , (i get lost easy):laughing:
We have in the past rented a private villa in Clermont & do the flight seperatly, but for next year it was cheaper to rent & fly with Virgin holidays who we always fly with.
The flight normally takes 9 1/2 hour which is a long flight but well worth it as we know whats at the end waiting :goodvibes
How long is your flight & where are you staying.

[KayleeUK]

Jill it is a long flight isn't it :( bit worth it :)

Only have one more night DVC to book and then we are done provisionally booked at the Boardwalk villa's :teeth:

[Goofysmate]

Jill it is a long flight isn't it :( bit worth it :)

Only have one more night DVC to book and then we are done provisionally booked at the Boardwalk villa's :teeth:

We are booked & have most of the spending money now. Just waiting for the big day to arrive.:goodvibes

[KayleeUK]

and planning to do in between ;)

Are you doing the Christmas Party Jill?

[JoBird]

Good Mornin! Afternoon? Evening??:rotfl:

Anyway, Good something!:goodvibes

Jill, that is such a long flight!:eek: I bet you are exhausted by the time you get here. I'm afraid to even tell you how long it took me the last time we went to WDW...
We took off from Pittsburgh at 7:30 and landed in Orlando at 9:25. We were checked into the hotel and walking up Main Street in the MK by 11 AM. It was crazy.

Okay, I read somewhere that you can buy the 2007 ed. of the Passporter for really cheap, at Half.com. I am going to check it out. Essentially, it's the same, with a few adjustments I suppose, for the 2008 ed. Their maps are really the best. I don't use maps anymore, I've been so many times, but I did use the Passporters when I needed them. Ripped them out, laminated them, threw them in the bag. More detail than the ones you get at the parks.

Jo

[KayleeUK]

Good evening Jo :) 6.15pm here now.

I do love the passporter book :)

[Goofysmate]

and planning to do in between ;)

Are you doing the Christmas Party Jill?

Kaylee we are doing the MVMCP so really i've still got that to get tickets for next year & hoping someone might remind me when they are ready to buy which i think someone else said they go on sale about end of may time:confused3 .
I've never seen the christmas lights there so that is why we are going when we are just before the mad rush starts.
Disney tickets were booked with the villa & flight, also booked the pirates adventure dinner show all together.
We did the dolly parton one last time which was lovely so we thought we would try another one.:goodvibes

Will you be doing the MVMCP Kaylee:santa:

[Goofysmate]

Jo,
I wished i hadn't asked now :eek: You lucky thing:goodvibes
The things we do just to see Mickey & Goofy:laughing:
When we arrive in orlando We don't feel tired which i think it's due to excitment of being there again.
The arriving back home at Gatwick is a different story, it hits us with the jet lag & takes a day or two to get over it.;)
Then we start all over again thinking about our next trip :lmao:

[monymony3471]

We probably will do MVMCP again. There was just so much we missed last time. It was our first and we were just loving walking on all of our favorite rides.

We did not get to Toon Town and I think that's where most of the fun was missed.

The snow on Mainstreet was fabulous.

I think, when we do MVMCP it will be on one of our sleep in days and take it slow so we will have lots of energy to stay til close.

[Goofysmate]

Hi Monica :wave2:
Thanks for that tip i'll make a note of that, making sure it's a part rest day .
Do you go to the parks late afternoon .

[JoBird]

For MVMCP, I think you are allowed entrance into the parks around 4:30 or 5 pm with your ticket. I'm not 100% sure, but I think that's what you are allowed to do.

I just booked my rental car for the trip thru Dollar. 9 days, Jeep Cherokee (SUV) for $311. Didn't have a code to use this far in advance, but will keep checking to see if I can get one to apply.

Anyone else using a rental car? We always do. It seems that Dollar is always the cheapest for us.


Jill, how is your weather right now? We've had snow, lots of snow.
JO

[Goofysmate]

Hi Jo,
we use a rental car because my Dh loves driving & we both hate the thought of not being able to take off when every we like.
We have booked with Dollar again.

The weather here is cold , this morning there was thick frost every where & the same forecast for tonight again. The wind is very cold.
I'd love snow for christmas :goodvibes :santa:

[KayleeUK]

Jill - I will give you a nudge when I hear about the tickets ;)


We hope to do the first MVMCP if we catch it in time, for our trip in 2006 we managed to do bothe MNSSHP and MVMCP in one trip and I am *hoping* we can do that again :teeth:

Monica - When we did it in 2006 I am sure we missed loads we left early because my DS was only 11 months old. I hope perhaps we can stay a little later this year will depend on DS though :) I loved the snow on Main street too and the hot chocolate and cookies ;)

Jo - we usually have a rental car - haven't booked it yet though. I must say it spends a lot of the time parked LOL!!!

I am going to start looking at restaurants over the next couple of months, any one have some recommendations??

It is nippy here in the UK today :cold:

[Goofysmate]

Thanks Kaylee:)
Agree with the nippy bit :thumbsup2

[firechick139]

Hi all! Just checking in. I am at work and haven't caught up in this thread, yet. Just got over an ice storm and I am READY for Disney!!! WHAT??? Still 10 months away??? (SIGH!)

[Goofysmate]

Hi all! Just checking in. I am at work and haven't caught up in this thread, yet. Just got over an ice storm and I am READY for Disney!!! WHAT??? Still 10 months away??? (SIGH!)


I've heard about the ice storms and the snow you are all having .:scared1:
I know that feeling well when you look at the ticker count downs :eek: & think thats ages yet.

All we can all do is keep thinking about all the wonderful things at WDW, to keep our hearts warm & a big grin on our faces:laughing:

[monymony3471]

We got a foot of snow on Sunday. The kids had a snow day yesterday.

Today they have school and my sub still hasn't been plowed. It's a major route for all the buses.

:sad2:

Yesterday the delivery truck for our new kitchen set got stuck in front of my house.

One more day has passed. We are 1 more day closer to Disney!

[Goofysmate]

Monica are you going to be able to last over 11 months :goodvibes
It's just a little cold today in the uk no frost last night or rain so can't complain really.
The children must love the snow days (no school).:banana: :banana:

[JoBird]

Mornin/afternoon all!:goodvibes

Well, one day closer. Oh how the time creeps by.

I talked to one of my friends from South Carolina yesterday and she is going to WDW in May. *sigh*. That's not too too far away. Makes me want to go in May again!


Oh well, I will sit here listening to my Disney theme park music and be happy in a dream like state.

anyone ever do MNSSHP? Just wondering if I should, since we will be there for Halloween.

LOL about the rental car.;) We always love being able to jump right into the car and get back to the resort, but we always end up taking a wrong turn at some point.:laughing:

Thankfully, the sun is out today. I can dream we are :beach: HAHAHA

Jo

[KayleeUK]

Jo

MNSSHP is brilliant we have done it a few times before and will be doing it next year too.

The parade and fireworks are great and all of the trick or treating is a bonus too :teeth:

Send us some snow here in the UK please :)

[Goofysmate]

We haven't done the MNSSHP yet :confused3
Looks like another trip to plan for:woohoo: :) :goodvibes

[monymony3471]

Monica are you going to be able to last over 11 months :goodvibes
It's just a little cold today in the uk no frost last night or rain so can't complain really.
The children must love the snow days (no school).:banana: :banana:

The kids love it, I hate it.

Got plowed in. Took me over an hour to shovel us out.

[N10CJT]

I am going to start looking at restaurants over the next couple of months, any one have some recommendations??



Based on my recent trip, I would recommend the following, in order:

California Grill
Yauchtsman
Jiko
Brown Derby
Flying Fish (higher if not for ambience issues)
Le Cellier

And Kona for breakfast (though not dinner, in my opinion).
I also thought the food at Beaches and Cream was good, and more importantly, the milkshakes were fantastic.
Some of these I've reviewed briefly on the restaurants board. If you continue to follow my trip report, eventually I'll have reviews (and thus, justifications) of my choices!

[N10CJT]

We got a foot of snow on Sunday. The kids had a snow day yesterday.

Today they have school and my sub still hasn't been plowed. It's a major route for all the buses.

:sad2:

Yesterday the delivery truck for our new kitchen set got stuck in front of my house.

One more day has passed. We are 1 more day closer to Disney!

8 or so inches here on Thursday, then 8.7 on Sunday. Plus ice, so it's so much fun to try to dig out! And temperatures in the teens. My girlfriend and I joked that we should move to Disney World.
Oh, and there was more fun. The city dragged its heels on implementing a snow removal plan, finally declared it yesterday morning for 8 AM today, then moved it up 12 hours yesterday afternoon. A lot of people didn't know it had been changed (including myself, though thankfully I am parked in Washington Park, a safe area), and I watched at least a dozen cars get towed last night. Those residents woke up prepared to move their cars from the side of the street set to be plowed or to drive them to work, and they weren't there.
Accordingly, today there is a storm of a decidedly different substance.

[monymony3471]

Jill - I will give you a nudge when I hear about the tickets ;)


We hope to do the first MVMCP if we catch it in time, for our trip in 2006 we managed to do bothe MNSSHP and MVMCP in one trip and I am *hoping* we can do that again :teeth:

Monica - When we did it in 2006 I am sure we missed loads we left early because my DS was only 11 months old. I hope perhaps we can stay a little later this year will depend on DS though :) I loved the snow on Main street too and the hot chocolate and cookies ;)

Jo - we usually have a rental car - haven't booked it yet though. I must say it spends a lot of the time parked LOL!!!

I am going to start looking at restaurants over the next couple of months, any one have some recommendations??

It is nippy here in the UK today :cold:


Last year my then 2 yr old DD lasted as long as we did.

My DH is craving the pot roast at 50's Prime Time Cafe at the Studios.

1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian) was my family's favorite dinner and definitely Kona's (Polynesian) for breakfast. Tonga Toast. That's all I have to say about that.

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hi everyone! I'm just sitting here catching up on the posts on this thread. I hope everyone survived all the snow and ice with no problems or accidents.

My husband works for the Public Works department here and he was out plowing all weekend long. He's had this job for 13 years now and I STILL don't have a snow blower! :sad2: So, as he's out plowing I'm shoveling the driveway. I often wonder what goes through my neighbors minds that don't know where he works...they must think he's horrible to make his wife shovel the entire driveway! :rotfl2: Maybe with his overtime this year we'll FINALLY invest in a snow blower!

Anyway, are you all ready for Christmas? I am...all I have to do now is bake! And I love to bake!

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS TILL DISNEY!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

[Goofysmate]

We would love some snow for christmas here in the uk please.:thumbsup2
I guess everyone in the states is fed up with it now. I must say that you all know what to do when it snows and so does your local councils,
here in the uk everything just stops working and nobody seems to know what to do so the country grains to a halt most of the time:laughing:

Have a safe day everyone:banana:

Just thought i have better mention its 11months, 1week, &1day till i get to kiss Goofy

[JoBird]

We would love some snow for christmas here in the uk please.:thumbsup2
I guess everyone in the states is fed up with it now. I must say that you all know what to do when it snows and so does your local councils,
here in the uk everything just stops working and nobody seems to know what to do so the country grains to a halt most of the time:laughing:

Have a safe day everyone:banana:

Just thought i have better mention its 11months, 1week, &1day till i get to kiss Goofy

:scared1:
Does your Hubby know you have a boyfriend????:laughing:

You can have my snow! I m leaving for the sunny south in 2 days, where there is no snow and temps are mild!:banana:

JO

[Goofysmate]

Jo hubby ok about sharing me but he does draw the line when i want to kidnap:scared1: him to bring him home:lmao: :goofy:
Have a good time in the south Jo. Are you going on holiday or visiting family for the holidays.

[monymony3471]

It sure is quiet over here.

One less day on my ticker.

I have to look over menus and price what I think we'd eat to see if the dinning plan is still worth us using. I have read many conflicting views so I have to see for myself.

This entails planning out all the places I hope we get ADR's for. I don't mind, I just want to be prepared and I need to know if there is still a savings with the plan.

[JoBird]

HI!

We leave tomorrow for Christmas with the family in SC! Very busy packing, organising, cleaning. You know how vacations are.

As to the DDP, we don't like it.
We figured out after using it once that we can eat cheaper (crazy, I know) by paying OOP. DD will be 13 next year and is considered an adult, and she just doesn't eat enough to justify the price they charge her. Our youngest is super picky and sometimes only will eat crackers, so we have to sometimes go find a place where she will eat something off property. She has Sensory Integration Disorder and it is manifested through oral and auditory. So, going out of town is a bit of a hassle at times.

So long story short, we don't do the plan.

I am excited about starting to look at ADR"s and where we want to eat. We can all figure it out and then post where we get them to see if anyone's matches up.

Have a great Christmas everyone. I will check back in at some point in our vacation to see how everyone is!

Cheers!

Jo

[Goofysmate]

:wave2: Bye Jo have a great holiday with the family:wave2:
:santa: :santa: Happy Christmas:santa: :santa:

[monymony3471]

Have a great time with your family Jo.

I'd love to see where everyone's plans take them and hopefully some will match up!

I hope to go to 1900 Park Fare, 50's prime time, Chef Mickey's, Hoop Dee Doo, Cape May, Le Cellier, Sing and Dine at Hollywood and Vine, I might be in trouble here! :rotfl:

[Goofysmate]

Monica we had booked 50's prime time but did'nt have dinner because it was'nt what we thought it was going to be. I know others have said that it's ok.
We don't really do the pre booking of restaurants because we are a bit like the weather very changeable :laughing:
We have been thinking about checking out the gaylord palms for a meal because we would like to see the ice displays. So our way of thinking is while we are there looking we might as well have something to eat , (kill 2 birds with one stone).:goodvibes

[monymony3471]

Goofy: I can understand that way of thinking. In 2003 that was us cause we weren't in the know with ADR's. Got lucky though, we pretty much were able to get seated.

I was tellilng DH last night, I'd love to eat at some of the other resorts just so we can see what they are all about. So I was looking at the menu's at some of the resorts.

I have a son with Major food allergies and I have to see if we CAN eat at certain places. He's allergic to eggs and peanuts. The peanut one is deadly.

The chefs are great, I usually call a week before we leave. Then I get to walk around and talk with them before we order to go over what he can and can't have. Some places actually walked over to another restaurant and brought something back and prepared it for him.

I love disney for so many more reasons than just the parks.

[Goofysmate]

Hi Monica
I fully understand the reasons why you need to book the ADR and are very happy with this way.:)
As it's only myself & DH we like to come & go as we please which is easier for us.
This is the way we have always done things .
We don't like to feel tired down to dinner date and times .
Everyone is different in the way we do things.:goodvibes
Good luck in your search with the menu's & hope that you find something lovely to eat for everyone in your family:thumbsup2 .
I would still be intrested in knowing about different places you are thinking of trying as you never know we might change our minds:goodvibes
Jill:santa:

[monymony3471]

Goofy: Where are you staying?

I want to try Cape May. Never have. The seafood sounds yummy!

We love the Hoop De Doo. My kids can't get enough of their chicken.

We have breakfast last year at Kona's and the Tonga Toast was fabulous.

We will always make a point to have a counter service at Back Lot Express at the Studios since our great experience there. It's kinda involved so see my trip Report.

[Goofysmate]

Monica we have booked to stay off site in a villa at the regal palms resort at the highlands reserve.
We've already booked the flight , villa , attraction tickets, & the pirates dinner show.

Over the christmas holiday we are going to take a closer look on the net at the gaylords palm ice displays because we've heard good things about it .
We like to breakfast at the golden coral thats the only thing we do on a regular basis because my Dh likes it there.:goodvibes

[KayleeUK]

Jill

Is the gaylords palm ice displays only on for a particular time?

[Goofysmate]

Jill

Is the gaylords palm ice displays only on for a particular time?


Hi Kaylee i'm not sure but will be looking into this after boxing day & will let you know what i can find out:thumbsup2
Have a good christmas
Jill.

[monymony3471]

I know I'm a day late, but I hope you all had a nice holiday. Our Christmas was fantastic. The kids are all happy and they found out about the upcoming trip. Now I can talk openly and no longer in code.

I'm all excited about planning the trip with them. Last year we kept it a secret and it was awful for me inside. But very worth seeing their excitment when they found out hours before getting on the plan.

So, I'm just thinking about making a countdown chain with them. I just don't know where we'd put one. I guess we can hang it around the house?

Yes, I'm being goofy, but that's why I love him so!

[new york 1]

Myself and DW going to visit the world ,Nov 16-21 staying at POFQ>i just hope THE WORLD is done up for christmas at this time.and hopefully MVMCP:santa: :rotfl:

[firechick139]

Welcome New York! You will be there the same time as a few of us. Unfortunately, I will be leaving on the 16th, so I won't be there but who knows? We might see each other in the airport!

From what I understand, DW will be decorated for Christmas at that time and the MVMCP will have been started also. The Christmas lights is what I'm looking forward to most. Glad you have joined us! I'm sure Jo will add you to the list as soon as she can.

[firechick139]

BTW, so far I am looking at these for ADR's:

Cinderella's Castle
Akershus
1900 Park Fare
Coral Reef
50's Prime Time
Sci-Fi
Epcot International Dinner (Grand Gathering)

We are going to do a few other character meals, also, but I can't remember off the top of my head what they are right now.

[KayleeUK]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!!!


Thanks Jill :)

Welcome New York!!!

Monica a countdown chain, how cool :)

[Dawn68PA]

Myself and DW going to visit the world ,Nov 16-21 staying at POFQ>i just hope THE WORLD is done up for christmas at this time.and hopefully MVMCP:santa: :rotfl:

We are going from the 8th-15th and I have the same hope! :santa:

[firechick139]

We are going from the 8th-15th and I have the same hope! :santa:

I think the lights went up Nov. 12th this year, so we will be lucky. We will get to see the transformation! We are going to have to get together. Do you have any plans for ADR's yet?

[Dawn68PA]

We have some rough plans but no idea where we're going what day. We want to try some new places but will do the Sci-Fi again. My kids love that place. We are planning to try Boma, Le Chefs, California Grill (for fireworks!) Capn' Jacks, Cape May Buffet and I think Boatwrights. Are you hitting any of those? I'm waiting for TGM to post the best days to hit what parks before I finalize anything. popcorn::

[Bama mom to 3]

It sure is quiet over here.

One less day on my ticker.

I have to look over menus and price what I think we'd eat to see if the dinning plan is still worth us using. I have read many conflicting views so I have to see for myself.

This entails planning out all the places I hope we get ADR's for. I don't mind, I just want to be prepared and I need to know if there is still a savings with the plan.

I am so excited to be under 12 months! It was 15 months when I officially started planning and I am loving seeing my ticker go down.

[Bama mom to 3]

The meals we want to do are:
CRT
Chef Mickeys
Le Cellier
and maybe BoatWrights and Cape May Cafe

[monymony3471]

I think the lights went up Nov. 12th this year, so we will be lucky. We will get to see the transformation! We are going to have to get together. Do you have any plans for ADR's yet?

I wonder if it's like over night. Just a huge dramatic change.

I am so excited to be under 12 months! It was 15 months when I officially started planning and I am loving seeing my ticker go down.

I am sooooo with you.

[firechick139]

I wonder if it's like over night. Just a huge dramatic change.


From what I have been told, it is. Won't that be amazing??

[KayleeUK]

The meals we want to do are:
CRT
Chef Mickeys
Le Cellier
and maybe BoatWrights and Cape May Cafe

Sandy - we are pondering about Le Cellier too...... I am not convinced yet!

[monymony3471]

The meals we want to do are:
CRT
Chef Mickeys
Le Cellier
and maybe BoatWrights and Cape May Cafe

We loved Chef Mickeys for the interaction. Food is about the same for buffet food.

I loved Le Cellier. We walked right in one afternoon about 2:30 w/o a ressie. The food was great.

I too am interested in Cape May Cafe. It reads yummy!

BTW, so far I am looking at these for ADR's:

Cinderella's Castle
Akershus
1900 Park Fare
Coral Reef
50's Prime Time
Sci-Fi
Epcot International Dinner (Grand Gathering)

We are going to do a few other character meals, also, but I can't remember off the top of my head what they are right now.


1900 was a great meal and they boys want to go back this year.
50's Prime time is on the top of my DH list. He loved their pot roast.
Sci-Fi was fun. I'm not sure if we want to do again. They put us in different cars.

Akershus is on my list to do this year along with Mickey's Backyard BBQ.

Hope you don't mind my 2 cents. I thought it's always nice to hear a little feedback from others and you don't have to go and look for it.

[Christine & family]

Add me. My family and I will be part of a Grand Gathering. We are staying at the VWL from 11/20 - 11/30/08! Can't wait.:banana:

[Dawn68PA]

It's nice to hear others experiences. The only ressie I'm slightly worried about it Le Chefs. I've read a ton of reviews and it seems to be 50/50.

[KayleeUK]

It's nice to hear others experiences. The only ressie I'm slightly worried about it Le Chefs. I've read a ton of reviews and it seems to be 50/50.

We did Chef's either in 2005 and enjoyed it there :)

[Bama mom to 3]

We loved Chef Mickeys for the interaction. Food is about the same for buffet food.

I loved Le Cellier. We walked right in one afternoon about 2:30 w/o a ressie. The food was great.

I too am interested in Cape May Cafe. It reads yummy!



Oh good. I love hearing positive reviews of places :)

[Goofysmate]

I've been following other threads about going to different dinning places in & around WDW , it's got us looking at places to eat and have been looking at Sci Fi & Boatwrights, as options.
This is something we don't normally do but as it a new year it's time to change some of our old ways.:rotfl:

[JoBird]

Well, good Morning!!!! Oh, and a very Happy New Year to all of you!:goodvibes

We just drove in last night at 9 PM and I am exhaustipated (my own language there, ha ha.)

Christmas was wonderful, a bit hectic, as all families know, but that is why we love it so. Oh my gosh, I'm rhyming this morning. Sorry. :)

I see we have some new travelers in our group! A warm welcome to our new friends, New York 1, and to Christine and Family!:yay: I will update the list in a sec and you both will be added.

I also see that we are now discussing where we are eating. I will try to get back later and give some of my lists. I am so busy today that my head is spinning.

Oh, and that first cup of coffee is calling my name. ;)
Just wanted to say Hi to all of my fellow travelers. Be back later.:banana:

Jo

[JoBird]

Updated! Please look over and let me know if anything needs to be changed. Thanks.:goodvibes


THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird 10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ
KayleeUK 10/28 - 11/16 @ BWV
Momtwo4 11/1 - 11/08 @ POR
Firechick139 11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo
bdcp 11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG
Dawn68PA 11/8 - 11/15 @ ASMo
ShannonRT 11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin
New York 1 11/16 - 11/21 @ POFQ
Christine & Family 11/20 - 11/30 @VWL
BamaMomto3 11/22 - 11/29 @ POR
N10CJT 11/25 - 12/07 @ BC
Goofysmate 11/27 - 12/08 @ ??
MonyMony3471 11/28 - 12/07 @ POR
LuckyMomoftwo 11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7
JRabbit910 ??????

[Goofysmate]

welcome back Jo hope you had a lovely time with your family. Happy New Year to you.:thumbsup2

[monymony3471]

Hi Jo. Happy New Year to you too.


Quit spinning already it's not good for my vertigo!

Hey Goofy.

Welcome everyone!

[sanapp]

I am headed to DW from 10/25/08 to 11/08/08!!! Can't wait. I am going to be staying the entire time at Orange Lake Country Club West Village (hopefully all of the renovations will be completed). I have already booked that through RCI and for Christmas I purcashed our 7 day Disney tickets. Now I will need to purchased the Sea World tickets and Mickeys not so Scary Halloween Party tickets. I have been counting down for months already!! This will be my daughters first trip to Disney and she will be 5 when we go.

[Bama mom to 3]

Welcome back Jo!

[Goofysmate]

I am headed to DW from 10/25/08 to 11/08/08!!! Can't wait. I am going to be staying the entire time at Orange Lake Country Club West Village (hopefully all of the renovations will be completed). I have already booked that through RCI and for Christmas I purcashed our 7 day Disney tickets. Now I will need to purchased the Sea World tickets and Mickeys not so Scary Halloween Party tickets. I have been counting down for months already!! This will be my daughters first trip to Disney and she will be 5 when we go.


Welcome to this site:thumbsup2

[monymony3471]

Morning Waiters.

We got some snow again yesterday.

About 4 inches.

By Saturday they are saying it's going to be a high of 47F.

:welcome: sanapp. Your trip sounds like it will a great time for your 5 year old.

[Goofysmate]

We are going to have snow tonight & tomorrow , HORRAY:cheer2:

[Bama mom to 3]

No snow for us in North Alabama :(

[Dawn68PA]

Although we haven't made our reservations yet, we're changing our resort. Instead of ASMo, we've decided to splurge and stay at OKW if we can get in. I'm praying for a code more than ever :rolleyes1

I'm holding off on reserving as I'm still pricing things out. Have y'all ever made ressies and then later on called and changed them? Is it inconvenient to you or Disney?

[KayleeUK]

Dawn - Have you thought of renting DVC points for your OKW stay - might be a bit cheaper?? :)

No snow for us Jill :(

[monymony3471]

Although we haven't made our reservations yet, we're changing our resort. Instead of ASMo, we've decided to splurge and stay at OKW if we can get in. I'm praying for a code more than ever :rolleyes1

I'm holding off on reserving as I'm still pricing things out. Have y'all ever made ressies and then later on called and changed them? Is it inconvenient to you or Disney?

Last trip I changed my ressie 3 times. The third because I found a code.

It never was an inconvenience to Disney or me. I just kept changing my mind on what to do.

I booked a room only right now just to get my resort and dates. I'm thinking as we get closer I'll have to change it to a package to get dining. Just hoping for a code. I'm thinking they'll be out about August.

[Dawn68PA]

I have never rented points before but am checking in to it. I don't know that anyone will have as many points as I need for our vaca but it's worth a shot, right....

The fam is driving me crazy. DD1 & DH both called today asking to stay at Animal Kingdom now. Drive me insane.

Glad to see I'm not the only one who will be modifying a ressie. I need to get more laid back and not worry about anything. Just do it! :laughing:

[KayleeUK]

LOL Dawn :) Check on the rental forum you never know......

We are currently booked in to the Boardwalk but I desperately want to change it to a split stay at the Beach Club and Wilderness Lodge :)

[sanapp]

Has anyone done the Boutique in Downtown Disney or in the Castle? My daughter will be 5, so I really want her to do it. I was thinking since it is her first trip of getting the more expensive package so she can get the dress and everything. What do you guys think of this?

[Dawn68PA]

Those kids are adorable. I wish they would have had the boutique when my girls were little. I would have done it. My older DD was always playing princess at home anyway.

[JoBird]

Hey all.

Just trying to catch up. Been so busy today.

Welcome, sanapp!!!! I will put you on "The List". Hope you have a ball here with us. We are a growing little thread and are really happy that you chose us to pass the time with.:goodvibes

To all my other "Waiters"...(love that, MM), how are you coming with getting Christmas down? :sad2: I am struggling with laundry, decorations, the kids, the dog and a Birthday tomorrow that I really don't want to claim. :rotfl2:
I'll be back bright and early with my morning cup of coffee to spend it with ya'!:surfweb:

Have a great night!

Jo

[sanapp]

Thank you for the warm welcomes. Even though I have been to Disney 4 times in the past this will be my first time with bringing a child, so I have so many questions to ask. That means that I will be looking for a lot of guidance from all of you experienced DW travelers. If you have any great tips please pass them on to me. I really want to start working on an itinerary, but I am not even sure where to start. Let me know your thoughts. I think I already said that we are going for two weeks and we are staying off site. We are planning on going to Sea World and will probably take advantage of the buy 1 day and get 1 day free.

[Dawn68PA]

I DID IT! I called and made the ressie! When I asked, I was told I did have a room only discount code but I had to use it by March 2008. Oh well.

November 8-15 at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. 2 rooms. Guaranteed Savanna view. The guy, Noah, was very sweet. He said he was noting on my ressie that I would be celebrating an anniversary and a birthday right before coming down. How nice is that :goodvibes

Now I'm excited. And praying hard for a code for November. This trip is gonna bust me if one doesn't come through. I don't care. After all my years of scraping by, I'm worth it. :woohoo:

[Goofysmate]

Happy Birthday Jo

Kaylee I did'nt get snow over night :sad1: hopefully today will be different if not i'm going over to visit Monica , she has loads:lmao:
On a different note i have found out about the Ice sculptures at gaylords palms. It has just run from 19th nov 07 - 3rd Jan 08.
Will be paying them a visit this year as i would love to see the hand craved ice sculptures.


Question to all i'm not staying on site so can i still make ADR's to sci fi & boatwrights:confused3 .
Have a good day everyone
Jill:upsidedow

[JoBird]

UPDATED!!!!!
THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird
10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ

sanapp
10/25 - 11/08 @ off site OLCC

KayleeUK
10/28 - 11/16 @ BWV

Momtwo4
11/1 - 11/08 @ POR

Firechick139
11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo

bdcp
11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG

Dawn68PA
11/8 - 11/15 @ ALK

ShannonRT
11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin

New York 1
11/16 - 11/21 @ POFQ

Christine & Family
11/20 - 11/30 @VWL

BamaMomto3
11/22 - 11/29 @ POR

N10CJT
11/25 - 12/07 @ BC

Goofysmate
11/27 - 12/08 @ ??

MonyMony3471
11/28 - 12/07 @ POR

LuckyMomoftwo
11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7

JRabbit910
??????
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[JoBird]

Good Morning!

I woke this morning to a pot of coffee already made and presents on the dining room table. :goodvibes Haven't opened any of them yet, will wait until tonight. They are all from the kids... Dh and I agreed not to give presents, and to save everything for the trip.

Okay, starting something new...
let's try to post at least on tip of the day, if we can think of that many!:rotfl: We have soooooooo looooooonnnngggg to waaaaaiiiittttt.:eek:
Anyway...

Here's mine...
Make touring plans. They make everything fall into place. I suggest TGM. He is always the first thing I get when planning a trip. Dawn, I know you subscribe to him as well.

Anyone else?

Jo

[Bama mom to 3]

I have never subbed to TGM. But was considering it this time.

[Bama mom to 3]

Oh and Happy Birthday Jo!!!

[JoBird]

Thanks Sandy!:goodvibes

I love, love, love TGM. I have been to WDW so many times, but always sub to his site. His best days/which parks are worth the money in and of themselves. Just make sure you do it well in advance because the amount of info can be overwhelming at first.

Jo

[Bama mom to 3]

Thanks Sandy!:goodvibes

I love, love, love TGM. I have been to WDW so many times, but always sub to his site. His best days/which parks are worth the money in and of themselves. Just make sure you do it well in advance because the amount of info can be overwhelming at first.

Jo

thanks. I might be able to do it at the end of the month when DH gets paid again.

[sanapp]

I am sorry, but I am new to this. What/Who is TGM

[momtotanmanandraerae]

Hi! I just found this thread. We are going on a Disney cruise from Nov. 6 -9th and then staying at SSR from Nov. 9 - 16th! We can't wait. We went this year from Nov. 28th - Dec. 7th. It was so great and no crowds!! We really wanted to go after Thanksgiving again but our annual passes will expire by then! So here we are going in early November! It is me, my dh, and my ds (6) and dd(3). They will be 7 and 4 when we go then! We are DVC members and just love WDW! It really is a magical place!

[KayleeUK]

Has anyone done the Boutique in Downtown Disney or in the Castle? My daughter will be 5, so I really want her to do it. I was thinking since it is her first trip of getting the more expensive package so she can get the dress and everything. What do you guys think of this?

I would definately do this if I had a little girl :)

I DID IT! I called and made the ressie! When I asked, I was told I did have a room only discount code but I had to use it by March 2008. Oh well.


Woo Hoo:cool1: I will keep my fingers crossed for a code for you :)


Question to all i'm not staying on site so can i still make ADR's to sci fi & boatwrights:confused3 .


No snow here Jill :( Yes you can make ADR's :)

Okay, starting something new...
let's try to post at least on tip of the day, if we can think of that many!:rotfl: We have soooooooo looooooonnnngggg to waaaaaiiiittttt.:eek:
Anyway...

Here's mine...
Make touring plans. They make everything fall into place. I suggest TGM. He is always the first thing I get when planning a trip. Dawn, I know you subscribe to him as well.


Happy Belated birthday Jo :) I have subscribed to TGM in the past not sure if I will again this time, it is having time to read it all LOL!

I am sorry, but I am new to this. What/Who is TGM

TGM is Tour Guide Mike http://www.tourguidemike.com/index.asp?promoCode=AG9MF-AQ more help to plan your trip :)

Hi! I just found this thread. We are going on a Disney cruise from Nov. 6 -9th and then staying at SSR from Nov. 9 - 16th! We can't wait. We went this year from Nov. 28th - Dec. 7th. It was so great and no crowds!! We really wanted to go after Thanksgiving again but our annual passes will expire by then! So here we are going in early November! It is me, my dh, and my ds (6) and dd(3). They will be 7 and 4 when we go then! We are DVC members and just love WDW! It really is a magical place!

Welcome - we are there the same time :)

[Dawn68PA]

Better than a code....Kaylee you were right. I found a reputable guy to rent me some points. Now the ressie I just made has to be cancelled. :rolleyes1 But I'll save money going this way instead I think. And now I get a villa which is what we really wanted. As soon as I get the confirmation from him, I'll cancel the lodge.

Happy Birthday Jo!

Yes, I love TGM. I have learned tons over there. I bought a passporter too but I don't like it. TGM -- I recommend it highly.

[Goofysmate]

Good news for you Dawn:thumbsup2 with the money saved that more to spend in Disney:goodvibes :banana:

[JoBird]

Mornin~
Dawn, that is awesome news for you! I have always wanted to rent points, but I am terrified of doing it.... I'm such a scaredy cat when it comes to stuff like that. So, we always pay a ton more and get two rooms wherever we stay. Ugh. I hope your experience is an easy one!!! Congrats! How much do you think you are going to save??? Maybe that would persuade me, heh heh.

Welcome, :wave2: Momtotanmanandraerae! Glad you joined our group. Hope you like it here! I will update "The List", adding you.

If any of you see something wrong on the list, please let me know, as you change things so we can keep up with everyones schedules. Always good to know who you *might* run into while at the World!

Thanks for all the Birthday wishes! It was fun. Dh came home and grilled some steaks, we had cake and presents. My dog kept trying to open them. He thinks anything in a package is for him. Silly thing. Spoiled rotten Bulldog, he is.

OkaY tip of the day (TOTD)...
Print out condensed touring plans onto index cards and put them into a small 99cent photo album from walmart, or target. Then throw them into your backpack so you will always know where to go next! I have one for each park and adjust them year to year as things change.

Have a great day everyone!!!:yay:

Jo

[JoBird]

THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird
10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ

sanapp
10/25 - 11/08 @ off site OLCC

KayleeUK
10/28 - 11/16 @ BWV

Momtwo4
11/1 - 11/08 @ POR

Firechick139
11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo

bdcp
11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG

Dawn68PA
11/8 - 11/15 @ ALK

Momtotanmanandraerae
11/9 - 11/16 @ SSR

ShannonRT
11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin

New York 1
11/16 - 11/21 @ POFQ

Christine & Family
11/20 - 11/30 @VWL

BamaMomto3
11/22 - 11/29 @ POR

N10CJT
11/25 - 12/07 @ BC

Goofysmate
11/27 - 12/08 @ ??

MonyMony3471
11/28 - 12/07 @ POR

LuckyMomoftwo
11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7

JRabbit910
??????

[Luckymomoftwo]

Christine & Family
11/20 - 11/30 @VWL

N10CJT
11/25 - 12/07 @ BC

Goofysmate
11/27 - 12/08 @ ??

MonyMony3471
11/28 - 12/07 @ POR

LuckyMomoftwo
11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7




:banana:
I'm so excited that four other DIS families will be at WDW at the same time as us!!! I'd love to meet all of you at some point....maybe we could plan a DIS meet at ToT or Fantasmic or possibly all share one of the Wishes Cruises or something!! What do all of you think?

[Luckymomoftwo]

I'm a DVC member, so I had to wait until today to book our room at Old Key West. (Jo, you can update the official list to show that we are staying at OKW...thanks!!)

So, I just hung up with Member Services and we're booked for 11/29 - 12/4 in a 2 BR Villa at OKW! :yay:

And, yes, my vacation planning was put on hold in December, as well, due to that little event called Christmas. :rotfl: But, now we're in the 11 month window, so it's time to get serious about planning!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are off to a good start for a Happy New Year. DUH! Of course it's going to be Happy...we are all going to the Happiest Place on Earth this year! :lmao:

[Goofysmate]

is the wishes the same thing as the illumination cruise Debbie:confused3
I'm up for a met also.
Great news on making your booking

[KayleeUK]

Better than a code....Kaylee you were right. I found a reputable guy to rent me some points. Now the ressie I just made has to be cancelled. :rolleyes1 But I'll save money going this way instead I think. And now I get a villa which is what we really wanted. As soon as I get the confirmation from him, I'll cancel the lodge.


Brilliant news Dawn ! So is it OKW you have rented? We have stayed there before :)


OkaY tip of the day (TOTD)...
Print out condensed touring plans onto index cards and put them into a small 99cent photo album from walmart, or target. Then throw them into your backpack so you will always know where to go next! I have one for each park and adjust them year to year as things change.

Have a great day everyone!!!:yay:

Jo

OK TOTD from me - Take advantage of the EMH :)

I'm a DVC member, so I had to wait until today to book our room at Old Key West. (Jo, you can update the official list to show that we are staying at OKW...thanks!!)

So, I just hung up with Member Services and we're booked for 11/29 - 12/4 in a 2 BR Villa at OKW! :yay:



Woo hoo, is OKW your Home resort?

is the wishes the same thing as the illumination cruise Debbie:confused3
I'm up for a met also.
Great news on making your booking

Jill - they are pretty much the same thing. We much prefer the Illuminations Cruise. I feel with the Wishes Cruise you are quite far away from the action, so to speak :)



I am still checking on flights daily as we are yet to book ours....:rolleyes:

[Dawn68PA]

Jo ~ I figure I'm going to save about $3,000. I made sure to pick a guy who is a regular poster here on the DIS and has done this before. I feel pretty secure about it.

I'm thinking of taking the extra $ and surprising DH with tickets to La Nouba. He's always wanted to go and we'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary right before our trip. :banana:

[wils]

Just joining in!

We will be staying off-site in a villa from the 1st-15th and celebrating DS' 3rd birthday, our anniversary and DD's 6th birthday whilst in Florida.

We will be sharing a villa with the in-laws so I am trying to find a good time to start mentioning ADRs as after all -180days isn't too many months away ;)

[disneylandkids]

It looks like we're going to WDW around 11/15-22, before our DCL itinerary to Costa Maya, Cozumel, and double-dippin' at Castaway Cay!

So far, the 'week before the cruise' members will be me, DH, the twins, DH (aka Future President of Disneyland or FPD), her best friend, and best friend's mom, who is one of my best friends!

Looks like--in the interest of saving money and doing things other than WDW (like Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, and Aquatica--we'll rent a vacation home offsite and get around in a minivan.

Then, my oldest son; another one of my best friends, her hubby, and their two kids; and two more dear friends, are showing up to go on DCL with us! Hoohoo!

[Goofysmate]

Just joining in!

We will be staying off-site in a villa from the 1st-15th and celebrating DS' 3rd birthday, our anniversary and DD's 6th birthday whilst in Florida.

We will be sharing a villa with the in-laws so I am trying to find a good time to start mentioning ADRs as after all -180days isn't too many months away ;)


Hello Jo, Glad you joinned us:goodvibes

[Dawn68PA]

Wils & disneylandkids ~ Y'all have some parties going on!! :banana:

[JoBird]

Welcome to Wils and Disneyland kids! Hope you enjoy planning your trips with us!

I will update the list, adding you both.

Jo

[JoBird]

UPDATED!!!


THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird
10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ

sanapp
10/25 - 11/08 @ off site OLCC

KayleeUK
10/28 - 11/16 @ BWV

Momtwo4
11/1 - 11/08 @ POR

Wils
11/1 - 11/15 @ offsite

Firechick139
11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo

bdcp
11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG

Dawn68PA
11/8 - 11/15 @ AKV

Momtotanmanandraerae
11/9 - 11/16 @ SSR

ShannonRT
11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin

Disneylandkids
11/15 - 11/22 @ offsite

New York 1
11/16 - 11/21 @ POFQ

Christine & Family
11/20 - 11/30 @VWL

BamaMomto3
11/22 - 11/29 @ POR

N10CJT
11/25 - 12/07 @ BC

Goofysmate
11/27 - 12/08 @ ??

MonyMony3471
11/28 - 12/07 @ POR

LuckyMomoftwo
11/29 - 12/03 @ OKW then DCL 12/4-12/7

JRabbit910
??????

[KayleeUK]

Just joining in!

We will be staying off-site in a villa from the 1st-15th and celebrating DS' 3rd birthday, our anniversary and DD's 6th birthday whilst in Florida.

We will be sharing a villa with the in-laws so I am trying to find a good time to start mentioning ADRs as after all -180days isn't too many months away ;)

Welcome hon :) Looking forward to planning with you :teeth:

It looks like we're going to WDW around 11/15-22, before our DCL itinerary to Costa Maya, Cozumel, and double-dippin' at Castaway Cay!

So far, the 'week before the cruise' members will be me, DH, the twins, DH (aka Future President of Disneyland or FPD), her best friend, and best friend's mom, who is one of my best friends!

Looks like--in the interest of saving money and doing things other than WDW (like Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, and Aquatica--we'll rent a vacation home offsite and get around in a minivan.

Then, my oldest son; another one of my best friends, her hubby, and their two kids; and two more dear friends, are showing up to go on DCL with us! Hoohoo!

Welcome !!!

[sanapp]

Okay I didn't post yesterday becuase you guys got me hooked on TGM. After reading hear about it I went to the website and was totaly overwhelmed with all of the information. It seems like there is so much information there that is going to be helpful, so it really seemed worth spending the money. I am excited that I have so much time to do the research. I have already been convinced from the forums on TGM to include Epcot in my touring. I wasn't planning on it due to traveling with DD5 who I didn't think would be interested. I can't believe that I have to wait for 10 months to go on this trip and that means I have 10 months to obsess about the planning!!!

I have a tip to share: I like to pack my daughters outfits for each day in ziploc bags. I include outfit, socks, underwear and even hair accessories. This makes it so she can just grab a bad and get dressed all on her own. This also makes it so the dirty clothes don't get mixed in with the clean ones. I then pack a mesh laundry bad to hang on the door for her to put dirty items in. All of her clothes take up a lot less space by packing this way as well and allow to pack a few extras that I may otherwise not allow.

[wils]

I have already been convinced from the forums on TGM to include Epcot in my touring. I wasn't planning on it due to traveling with DD5 who I didn't think would be interested.

My DD5 loved going round the Kidcot stops in Futureworld doing all the activities so I think we'll be doing the same in the World Showcase next trip

Thanks for the welcome all :goodvibes

[sanapp]

How do the Kidcot stations work? Do you have to start in a specific place or can you stop at any of the stations? I have seen children doing this in past trips, but as I stated this is my first trip with a little one. I have been twice since my daughter has been born, but I wanted to make sure she would remember her first trip.

[Bama mom to 3]

How do the Kidcot stations work? Do you have to start in a specific place or can you stop at any of the stations? I have seen children doing this in past trips, but as I stated this is my first trip with a little one. I have been twice since my daughter has been born, but I wanted to make sure she would remember her first trip.


You can begin at any of them. At least you could back in 2000. My kids (the 2 oldest ones that were around then...LOL) still have their masks they made. They can't wait to make another one.

[monymony3471]

Okay I didn't post yesterday becuase you guys got me hooked on TGM. After reading hear about it I went to the website and was totaly overwhelmed with all of the information. It seems like there is so much information there that is going to be helpful, so it really seemed worth spending the money. I am excited that I have so much time to do the research. I have already been convinced from the forums on TGM to include Epcot in my touring. I wasn't planning on it due to traveling with DD5 who I didn't think would be interested. I can't believe that I have to wait for 10 months to go on this trip and that means I have 10 months to obsess about the planning!!!

I have a tip to share: I like to pack my daughters outfits for each day in ziploc bags. I include outfit, socks, underwear and even hair accessories. This makes it so she can just grab a bad and get dressed all on her own. This also makes it so the dirty clothes don't get mixed in with the clean ones. I then pack a mesh laundry bad to hang on the door for her to put dirty items in. All of her clothes take up a lot less space by packing this way as well and allow to pack a few extras that I may otherwise not allow.

This is such a space saver too. When packing I try to squeeze out all of the air and it makes for a lot more room in the suitcases.

I love doing this too. Especially since my boys are fashionably challenged!:rotfl:

[Goofysmate]

Jo the villa we are staying in is at Davenport lakes area , so could you put us down as off site.
Jill:thumbsup2

[wils]

How do the Kidcot stations work? Do you have to start in a specific place or can you stop at any of the stations? I have seen children doing this in past trips, but as I stated this is my first trip with a little one. I have been twice since my daughter has been born, but I wanted to make sure she would remember her first trip.

The first station you stop at will give you a lanyard and attach your first piece. Then each station will give you another piece to colour until you have them all. DD then got a poster at the last station as a prize. She was so thrilled.

(I assume the World Showcase one works similarly!)