Who's Going Oct 09? Plans Are...

[mickey2minnie1]

Yeah!!!! Packages come out next month!!! Let us all know your dreams...

Resort - Poly:cloud9:

Length of stay - 7 nights (hoping for a code, otherwise less)

Dining musts - Chef Mickeys
Le Cellier
Crystal Palace
Cinderellas Castle
Hollywood & Vine (for my daughter)
Mamma Melrose (Fantasmic Package)
Ohana's
Kona Cafe

Where will you visit - MK mainly
Enjoy the resort
EP a day
HS a day or two
Sea World possibly (not sure the best way to get there)

Other info to share - My parents are coming with us!:yay:

[mickey2minnie1]

:confused: Anyone want to join in???????

[ChefaStepha]

I'm thinking about something October 09!

Resort : POP (We're trying to save $$$.)

Length of Stay : 3/4 Nights, depending on price.

Dining Musts : Le Ceiller, Garden View Tea, & Plaza!

[mickey2minnie1]

I'm thinking about something October 09!

Resort : POP (We're trying to save $$$.)

Length of Stay : 3/4 Nights, depending on price.

Dining Musts : Le Ceiller, Garden View Tea, & Plaza!

Thanks soooo much for responding! I was beginning to think that I was the only one with plans so far in advance. The planning is so much of the fun.:banana:

What is the Garden View Tea?? It sounds really nice.

[splah]

We're planning a trip at the end of September 09 that may spill over into October. My DS 10th bday is 9/29 so we are going to celebrate that while we're there. We had planned on going during December then I got to thinking about his 10th bday and we found the excuse we needed to move it up! ;) Depending on school schedules and discount codes (crossing fingers) the date could change. I've told DS we will celebrate his bday even if we go early (thinking free dining).

I'm trying to pace myself on the planning so I haven't gotten a lot done. I do think I've decided on POR. We've done Pop and Movies and thought we would try a step up this time around.

[mickey2minnie1]

We're planning a trip at the end of September 09 that may spill over into October. My DS 10th bday is 9/29 so we are going to celebrate that while we're there. We had planned on going during December then I got to thinking about his 10th bday and we found the excuse we needed to move it up! ;) Depending on school schedules and discount codes (crossing fingers) the date could change. I've told DS we will celebrate his bday even if we go early (thinking free dining).

I'm trying to pace myself on the planning so I haven't gotten a lot done. I do think I've decided on POR. We've done Pop and Movies and thought we would try a step up this time around.

That would be a birthday to remember! I have read many good things about POR. I am sure he would enjoy the waterslide!!

[stitch and co]

Resort: Beach Club (hopefully :cloud9: ) or POR

Length of Stay: 4 nights then 3 nights on the Wonder :banana:

Dining must dos:
Biergarten
Kona Cafe

The cruise is a surprise for the kids, mostly for the oldest as it is her wish to go on a Disney Cruise. So since it will be her senior year and we can't aford to take one a cruise in the summer after graduation she gets an early graduation gift. Of course we will also do the F&W festival and the MNSSHP as we are planning to go around mid October.

I tell you though, it just can't get here fast enough right now. :rotfl:

[mickey2minnie1]

Resort: Beach Club (hopefully :cloud9: ) or POR

Length of Stay: 4 nights then 3 nights on the Wonder :banana:

Dining must dos:
Biergarten
Kona Cafe

The cruise is a surprise for the kids, mostly for the oldest as it is her wish to go on a Disney Cruise. So since it will be her senior year and we can't aford to take one a cruise in the summer after graduation she gets an early graduation gift. Of course we will also do the F&W festival and the MNSSHP as we are planning to go around mid October.

I tell you though, it just can't get here fast enough right now. :rotfl:

I wish it were soon as well! I want to go to the Kona as well. I have only eaten breakfast there. What do you like for dinner. I want to try that next year.

The cruise sounds great! She will be thrilled!!

[stitch and co]

I wish it were soon as well! I want to go to the Kona as well. I have only eaten breakfast there. What do you like for dinner. I want to try that next year.


We did Kona for Christmas dinner last year and it was delicious. I had the Beef Teriyaki, it was very good and I highly recomend it if you like teriyaki. The grandparents had the prime rib which was also excellent(grandma still raves about it and she is quite picky about how her meat should be cooked). DD14 had the Pan Asian Noodles (or something like it) and thought they were also good. I don't remember what else everyone had. I did enjoy dinner more than breakfast, but I am not much of a breakfast person either.

I saw Mamma Melrose's on your must do list. How is it? We have never been and I have been thinking about trying it out.

[mickey2minnie1]

We did Kona for Christmas dinner last year and it was delicious. I had the Beef Teriyaki, it was very good and I highly recomend it if you like teriyaki. The grandparents had the prime rib which was also excellent(grandma still raves about it and she is quite picky about how her meat should be cooked). DD14 had the Pan Asian Noodles (or something like it) and thought they were also good. I don't remember what else everyone had. I did enjoy dinner more than breakfast, but I am not much of a breakfast person either.

I saw Mamma Melrose's on your must do list. How is it? We have never been and I have been thinking about trying it out.

We are Italian so I wasn't expecting great, but we did it with the Fantasmic Pkge. We were pleasantly suprised. The food was good and the atmospere was great. I felt like I was in a scene from Lady and the Tramp. There were dimmed lights and strings of twilight lights throughout the restaurant. Service was good as well. We plan to do this again for the Fantasmic Pkge.

[Poohs#1fan]

Poly :cloud9:

9 nights/10 days Oct 23-Nov 1 :cool1:

myself, DH, DD2, DM, DB, DMIL, DA

For most of us it will be our first trip. I am soooo excited :banana:

I'm still researching the things we must do. Really can't wait for packages to come out :rolleyes1
Happy planning!

[mickey2minnie1]

Poly :cloud9:

9 nights/10 days Oct 23-Nov 1 :cool1:

myself, DH, DD2, DM, DB, DMIL, DA

For most of us it will be our first trip. I am soooo excited :banana:

I'm still researching the things we must do. Really can't wait for packages to come out :rolleyes1
Happy planning!

We stayed 9 nights our first family trip and it was perfect! Happy planning to you and this is the right place for all of your questions.

[stitch and co]

We are Italian so I wasn't expecting great, but we did it with the Fantasmic Pkge. We were pleasantly suprised. The food was good and the atmospere was great. I felt like I was in a scene from Lady and the Tramp. There were dimmed lights and strings of twilight lights throughout the restaurant. Service was good as well. We plan to do this again for the Fantasmic Pkge.

Thanks for the quick reply. I think will will have to put Mama Melrose's on our list of places to try this time. We've done Tony's in MK, but this sounds better.

[Vility]

We are planning on going 9 days 8 nights October 1, 2009!
Now if we could just book the damn vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!
:smickey:

[mickey2minnie1]

We are planning on going 9 days 8 nights October 1, 2009!
Now if we could just book the damn vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!
:smickey:

Where are you thinking of staying?

Any restaurants you want to try????

Keep us posted!:worship:

[Vility]

Since we have the two little kids, we feel that the Pop is the most exciting of all the resorts.
We were going to do CSR, but now it just seems very adult.
My children aren't very good in resturants, so we figure we will do the princess party and the hoop-de-doo.
Other then that we plan on doing easy quick meals.
I think we are going to do the dining plan.
I use to go every year as a child with my family and I want to do the same for my children. (or as best as we can)
Sadly I haven't been since 1998.
I would love suggestions on things to see and a realistic timeline.
My husband keeps saying we will play it by ear, but i know this place is so big with two little ones that we have to have a game plan.
Lastly, I am not sure now if 9 days will be two long with a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old.

[mickey2minnie1]

Since we have the two little kids, we feel that the Pop is the most exciting of all the resorts.
We were going to do CSR, but now it just seems very adult.
My children aren't very good in resturants, so we figure we will do the princess party and the hoop-de-doo.
Other then that we plan on doing easy quick meals.
I think we are going to do the dining plan.
I use to go every year as a child with my family and I want to do the same for my children. (or as best as we can)
Sadly I haven't been since 1998.
I would love suggestions on things to see and a realistic timeline.
My husband keeps saying we will play it by ear, but i know this place is so big with two little ones that we have to have a game plan.
Lastly, I am not sure now if 9 days will be two long with a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old.

This is a great place to gather ideas. You can look at the 9 days as giving yourself a couple of days to reeeelax. No cammando. We did 9 nights the first time last year with our 10, 7, and 5 year old. None of us was ready to come back, well maybe DH, hehe. Go with a plan and be flexible with it. My DH thought I was spending way too much time planning until we got down there. Then he was thanking me and telling his friends to go with a plan. I even planned his friend's trip. He is a single dad to 3 rowdy boys and he did not have a clue about Disney. After me sweating it out, I am happy to say they had a wonderful time and wonderful meals.

The dining plan was great. We did soooo many character meals. Do not worry tooo much about behavior. It is Disney afterall and they are used to kids everywhere. I highly recommend Chef Mickeys. It is a buffet at the Contemporary so you can monorail from the MK for a nice break. There is great interaction with the characters. We did an early dinner and they came around our table at least 5 times. The kids and us parents looooved it. it was a great way to kick off our vacation the first night. Table service was our way of taking a break. There is sooo much going on that the kids will be entertained.

Someone once told me that after 3 days of going you will hit a wall. It is true. After 2 or 3 days of parks it is great to have a pool day and then maybe go to dinner and a park in the evening. We also did a park in the morning, get there at least 30 prior, and leave after lunch and go back to swim. Pace yourselves. The kids will not know any different. They will enjoy themselves if you are relaxed and rested.

We spent most of our time in MK. We spent 1/2 day in AK. Kids did not like it. DS was fantastic and Epcot has a few hidden treasures as well.

LMK if you need any specifics. I would be glad to share. Happy planning. This is so much fun.

[Vility]

thanks!
your more then welcome to help me plan my family vaca!

[mickey2minnie1]

thanks!
your more then welcome to help me plan my family vaca!

I would be glad to help out. We had such a magical time! let me know if you have any questions. I did use Touring Plans to help with my planning. Making the ressies at the restaurants is soooo much fun. Start thinking about what ressies you want to add.

[Vility]

thing is...
I haven't been there in 10 years...
So I don't know what is there anymore.
And at that I was a senior in highschool and was never then as an adult.

[mickey2minnie1]

What I recommend is that you purchase Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2008/9 when it comes out. It is an upbeat critique on what is there and popular. I have it and will get the new one when it comes out.

If you loooove to read and have the time, well you have a year, hehe, get The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. It is super thick and has every ride rating for every age group and every restaurant and hotel. I did this and got soooo much info. it gave me a start to what I was interested in seeing and doing and EATING. I loooove this book.

Let me know if this is possible and we can go from there. A lot has changed since you have been. You will love it and feel so great with the info you have under your belt. It can and is overwhelming, but it is also magical if you are able to accomplish a few things you wouuld like to do.

In these books it will tell you the cannot miss rides for your little ones like Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Small World...
Too scary for some is Snow White. My 5 year old wouldn't do it because of the witch/old hagg is there in the dark...

Anyway, sit back and relax and we can take it park by park. You will make your trip magical. Just know that you do not have to see and do everything this time around. If you know that you will have a much more relaxing time.

No stress, not worries. Akuna matada!

[stitch and co]

What I recommend is that you purchase Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2008/9 when it comes out. ....

If you loooove to read and have the time, well you have a year, hehe, get The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. It is super thick and has every ride rating for every age group and every restaurant and hotel. ....

A lot has changed since you have been. You will love it and feel so great with the info you have under your belt. It can and is overwhelming, but it is also magical if you are able to accomplish a few things you wouuld like to do.

In addition to the two books mickey2minnie1 suggested, also take a look at the Passporter. I found it extremely helpful for our first family trip in 2003 (the last time DH and I were in WDW was 1987 :scared1: so everything had really changed). Without reading the books and these boards I don't think our trip would have been as much fun as we went for 18 days at Christmas/New Years time.

If you not sure you want to buy the book, take a look at your local library. Mine had Birnbaum's and the Unoffical Guide.

[Vility]

Thanks.
I have been talking to friends that had reciently gone and others who are also planning now. :)

[mickey2minnie1]

Rates are approaching us... Looking forward to booking my trip!:cool1:

[mickey2minnie1]

Rates are out! :banana: :banana:

Anyone have any ressies in mind?popcorn::

[Poohs#1fan]

I booked our first trip today!! We are so excited :banana: :banana:

[mickey2minnie1]

I booked our first trip today!! We are so excited :banana: :banana:

Give us some details...popcorn::

That is so exciting. I am hoping to book in the next two weeks. We are trying to take my parents with us, so we have to work out the details.

[Crescentia]

I just booked my room today at the Pop for 10/25-11/03!!! Yippee!!!! This is going to be the first time that my boyfriend and I go to Disney World so we are excited. Here is what I have planned so far:

1. Going to make a reservation for lunch at the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater evenutally.

2. Going to go to MNSSHP twice while there and dress up for it.

Um...that's it so far! LOL We are not going to buy a dining plan because him and I have really strange eating habits. We tend to snack more than eat full meals. Also, we are going to be driving since we only live about 8 hours away.:wizard:

[mickey2minnie1]

I just booked my room today at the Pop for 10/25-11/03!!! Yippee!!!! This is going to be the first time that my boyfriend and I go to Disney World so we are excited. Here is what I have planned so far:

1. Going to make a reservation for lunch at the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater evenutally.

2. Going to go to MNSSHP twice while there and dress up for it.

Um...that's it so far! LOL We are not going to buy a dining plan because him and I have really strange eating habits. We tend to snack more than eat full meals. Also, we are going to be driving since we only live about 8 hours away.:wizard:

Thank you for sharing! I am hoping to be there around the 24-31st. We want to do MNSSHP as well. Not sure of the night yet. Keep us posted with any additional news.

[eacatwork]

Who: DDad, DMom, DH, Me, DBro, DSIL

What: Dad-funded WDW Trip

Where: WDW, of course! Resort still TBD, but we're considering CR and POR

When: October 15-20, 2009 (six days/five nights*)

Why: Because, in Dad's words, "I want all of us to go there together before I'm too darned old to enjoy it!"

How: *Here's where the asterisk comes into play. If airfares remain "similar" this year to next, it will be cheaper for DH and I to fly out of our airport on October 14th, use my hotel points to stay over near the airport, and then join the rest of the crew that flies in first thing the morning of the 15th. If that's the case, DH and I will arrive in Orlando mid-afternoon on 10/14 and probably do Cirque that night. The rest of the family will take the first N/S flight from Baltimore the next morning, we'll head back to the airport to meet them, and then we'll all take the ME to our resort.

Must See: MNSSHP, Spaceship Earth (it was closed when DH and I were there last year), Big Thunder Mountain (ditto, plus the last time Dad and I rode it together in 1981, it broke down...gotta finish that ride together!), Soarin' (I just know Mom is going to love it!), POTC (we're all huge fans of the movies)

Must Eat: Le Cellier, Wolfgang Puck's, Brown Derby (there is no better Cobb Salad anywhere!)

Only 436 days to go! :rotfl:

[mickey2minnie1]

Who: DDad, DMom, DH, Me, DBro, DSIL

What: Dad-funded WDW Trip

Where: WDW, of course! Resort still TBD, but we're considering CR and POR

When: October 15-20, 2009 (six days/five nights*)

Why: Because, in Dad's words, "I want all of us to go there together before I'm too darned old to enjoy it!"

How: *Here's where the asterisk comes into play. If airfares remain "similar" this year to next, it will be cheaper for DH and I to fly out of our airport on October 14th, use my hotel points to stay over near the airport, and then join the rest of the crew that flies in first thing the morning of the 15th. If that's the case, DH and I will arrive in Orlando mid-afternoon on 10/14 and probably do Cirque that night. The rest of the family will take the first N/S flight from Baltimore the next morning, we'll head back to the airport to meet them, and then we'll all take the ME to our resort.

Must See: MNSSHP, Spaceship Earth (it was closed when DH and I were there last year), Big Thunder Mountain (ditto, plus the last time Dad and I rode it together in 1981, it broke down...gotta finish that ride together!), Soarin' (I just know Mom is going to love it!), POTC (we're all huge fans of the movies)

Must Eat: Le Cellier, Wolfgang Puck's, Brown Derby (there is no better Cobb Salad anywhere!)

Only 436 days to go! :rotfl:

How lucky are you??? Sounds fantastic!!

I think I have 445 days...:woohoo: How will we wait that long!!!!

[stitch and co]

Heartbreaker moment today (since the kids know nothing of the trip yet).

Got a mailing from the Disney Visa today, on the front of the envelope is a picture from the MNSSHP with a big mickey shaped jack-o-lantern. DD8 found it on the table and said, "I want to go to this party. I'll never get to to because of school." It was hard to keep from telling her that she just has to wait a year. She was very distraught thinking that she would never get to go to the Halloween party.

Little does she know!!!!

[mickey2minnie1]

Heartbreaker moment today (since the kids know nothing of the trip yet).

Got a mailing from the Disney Visa today, on the front of the envelope is a picture from the MNSSHP with a big mickey shaped jack-o-lantern. DD8 found it on the table and said, "I want to go to this party. I'll never get to to because of school." It was hard to keep from telling her that she just has to wait a year. She was very distraught thinking that she would never get to go to the Halloween party.

Little does she know!!!!



Ohhhhh, that is tough! She will be soooo excited to learn!

[edcrbnsoul]

I'm looking Oct. 17 thru 25 hopefully at one of the EPCOT hotels, its my favorite time to go, between the Food and Wine Festival and MNSSHP.

[KristinAnne]

HOPING for a long weekend December 2009. :santa:
Staying: Offsite timeshare
Must Dos: Tour hotels
MVMCP
Candle Light Processional
Osborne Lights
Must Eat: Coral Reef
Boma
Primetime
Kona or 1900 Park Faire

Glad I'm not the only one planning so far ahead! :goodvibes

[mickey2minnie1]

I'm looking Oct. 17 thru 25 hopefully at one of the EPCOT hotels, its my favorite time to go, between the Food and Wine Festival and MNSSHP.

Fun! Keep us posted when you have the details.:dance3:

This will be fun with all of us keeping in touch and seeing how large our community grows over the next year.:yay:

[mickey2minnie1]

Got a quote from MV. I still havn't booked yet.:confused:

I know we want to stay at the Poly, but I havn't decided about the DDP and splurging with Club Level.:scared1:

If I could get a code, I would do it, but not so sure with things anymore.

My parents have decided to try and go with us again.:yay: I have saved and want to do CL for them as a suprise, but I know that they want to do the DDP. I was thinking of paying OOP for some meals to balance, but then they would know. Only real option is to do both which I think would be overkill.:eek:

[Gaia]

I'm with all of you! I'm planning our first trip with my 2 kids, my mom, her husband, and my stepsisters. We need to book soon! Here's what I'm looking at:

10/28/09-11/03/09
POFQ
DDP

Yay!

Sarah

[Brooke4]

We are going in October 09 as well!!! Staying at the Poly MKV Oct 25 - 31. It will be me, dh, dd 8, and ds 3. We plan to do MNSSHP and must eats include LeCellier and Jiko. It will be our 10 year anniversary!!!:banana:

[AUDramaQueen]

Got a quote from MV. I still havn't booked yet.:confused:

I know we want to stay at the Poly, but I havn't decided about the DDP and splurging with Club Level.:scared1:

If I could get a code, I would do it, but not so sure with things anymore.

My parents have decided to try and go with us again.:yay: I have saved and want to do CL for them as a suprise, but I know that they want to do the DDP. I was thinking of paying OOP for some meals to balance, but then they would know. Only real option is to do both which I think would be overkill.:eek:

I haven't booked yet either. But we are planning October 30th through November 3rd. Can I still join in the fun?:)

There will be 13 of us and my grandmother, despite our objections, has decided to spend part of my Mom's and Aunt's inheritance and splurge for us to stay at the Poly!!!:love:

I got my quote from MV too. What are your dates? Lisa has group discounts for the Poly, but the terms and conditions are pretty strict. It's also not a Disney MYW package so no DDP. But she saved us over $400.

It's good to know I'm not the only one planning where I'll be eating 14 months from now!

[KGH]

hoping to score some bounceback action and book a trip for october of 09... we'll see after my oct. 08 trip! :)

[mickey2minnie1]

I haven't booked yet either. But we are planning October 30th through November 3rd. Can I still join in the fun?:)

There will be 13 of us and my grandmother, despite our objections, has decided to spend part of my Mom's and Aunt's inheritance and splurge for us to stay at the Poly!!!:love:

I got my quote from MV too. What are your dates? Lisa has group discounts for the Poly, but the terms and conditions are pretty strict. It's also not a Disney MYW package so no DDP. But she saved us over $400.

It's good to know I'm not the only one planning where I'll be eating 14 months from now!

My dates are Oct 24th -31st.

I got a quote from MV and MT. They were about the same. I do not want to do a group rate because we cannot afford to lose anything. I have Lisa from MV and Kelly from MT who has been soooo nice. I need to decide in the next week. Yikes.

[AUDramaQueen]

My dates are Oct 24th -31st.

I got a quote from MV and MT. They were about the same. I do not want to do a group rate because we cannot afford to lose anything. I have Lisa from MV and Kelly from MT who has been soooo nice. I need to decide in the next week. Yikes.

Yeah, Lisa is great. We used her on our last trip and she was very patient with my crazy planning!

I'm still waiting on the quotes for the rest of my family. We will need 4 rooms. Hopefully we'll book this week.:woohoo:

[MickeyNicki]

We will be there Oct 16-25. I think this time we will just stay at the YC for the entire stay...we just love it there. Maybe a split say between the AKL and YC we have to see how we like AKL after our stay there this Oct

I have not booked the room yet, we are going up to WDW tomorrow and again in Oct so I am hoping for a bounceback offer.

Cannot even think about dining yet, I am still trying to get my April ones in place!

[mickey2minnie1]

OK. I am thinking that I will go ahead and make the ressies for CLGV and with the DDP. :banana: When time goes by, I should be able to drop the CLGV to regular GV if necessary. Going the other way may not work out as easily.

I just need to do it.:scared1:

[sarcasticblonde]

Who: My fiance and I (both 25) and a bunch of our 20-something friends

When: Probably the first week of October for 7 nights.

Where: A grand villa. We've narrowed it down to OKW or AKL.

We've been talking for some time about getting a big group of our friends together so that we could fly down to Disney for a week. Now, we just have to get some people to confirm they are going and start taking deposits :)

[gattra]

When: October 26th-November 1st

Where: The SWAN!!!

Musts: The Brown Derby (We LOVED it on our first trip), SOARIN' (We never got to go last trip)

Everything else is just getting planned...lots of time!!

Question for everyone: What are the crowds going to be like during this time? Weather? How awesome is the MNSSHP?!? I'm excited to watch time slowly tick by with you all!!! At least I have the wedding planning to keep me occupied!!

[mickey2minnie1]

Who: My fiance and I (both 25) and a bunch of our 20-something friends

When: Probably the first week of October for 7 nights.

Where: A grand villa. We've narrowed it down to OKW or AKL.

We've been talking for some time about getting a big group of our friends together so that we could fly down to Disney for a week. Now, we just have to get some people to confirm they are going and start taking deposits :)

Wow!! Sounds like a blast. Keep us posted.:thumbsup2

[mickey2minnie1]

When: October 26th-November 1st

Where: The SWAN!!!

Musts: The Brown Derby (We LOVED it on our first trip), SOARIN' (We never got to go last trip)

Everything else is just getting planned...lots of time!!

Question for everyone: What are the crowds going to be like during this time? Weather? How awesome is the MNSSHP?!? I'm excited to watch time slowly tick by with you all!!! At least I have the wedding planning to keep me occupied!!

Best wishes!

Crowds are very nice at that time. Weather is typically gorgeous. Last year we hit a fluke tropical storm and had rain for 5 days and sun for the remainder.

[madmumof2]

Hi everyone, hope no-one minds a UKer hijacking your board!

I've just booked our holiday for October 09!

I've been twice before, but not since 2000. :( This will be a first for my children which makes it even more exciting.

We're going from the 6th till the 20th and staying at POP!

Since we have the two little kids, we feel that the Pop is the most exciting of all the resorts.
We were going to do CSR, but now it just seems very adult.
My children aren't very good in resturants, so we figure we will do the princess party and the hoop-de-doo.
Other then that we plan on doing easy quick meals.
I think we are going to do the dining plan.
I use to go every year as a child with my family and I want to do the same for my children. (or as best as we can)
Sadly I haven't been since 1998.
I would love suggestions on things to see and a realistic timeline.
My husband keeps saying we will play it by ear, but i know this place is so big with two little ones that we have to have a game plan.
Lastly, I am not sure now if 9 days will be two long with a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old.

I could have written this! I've not been since 2000 so, although I can remember the magic and good feelings, I can't really remember the specifics, and so much has changed since then so it'll be like my first time too.

I've never been the grown up one either lol. This is the first holiday I've ever booked and planned, hope I get it right!

I think POP is definitely the perfect resort for young children.

If it helps, this is the plan I've got so far, but with young children, this is just a guide, things could easily change when we get there for a million reasons. The ADR's I'm booking are mainly at Disney parks or resorts, so even f we don't go to that particular park that day, there'll still be the free disney buses to get there with ease.

Tuesday 6th

* Arrive at 2:35pm
* Check into POP around 4pm
* Have a wander around the hotel,check out some 99 cents stores and do a bit of shopping
* Relax at hotel
* Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby

Wednesday 7th

* Magic Kingdom for the day
* Back to POP for a break
* Magic Kingdom again for Character dinner and fireworks

Thursday 8th

* Epcot (not worlds)
* Back to POP for a break
* Epcot for the Worlds
* Coral Reef dinner and fireworks

Friday 9th

* Breakfast at Denny's
* Seaworld
* (Looking into dine with Shamu for dinner)

Saturday 10th

* Breakfast at Sizzlers or Ponderosa
* Check out I-drive and it's attractions
* POP day (pool, games arcade, fountain, food, pictures etc)
* Possibly MNSSHP (Mickeys not so scary halloween party)

Sunday 11th

* Universal Studios
* Late lunch at Mythos, Universal Studios
* Back to POP for a break
* Dinner in Kissimmee after having a wander around

Monday 12th

* Typhoon Lagoon
* Crazy golf
* Dinner at Rainforest Cafe

Tuesday 13th

* Breakfast at Donalds breakfast Safari in AK
* Animal Kingdom for the day
* Back to POP for a break
* Animal Kingdom for dinner most likely at Boma

Wednesday 14th

* Maccy D's breakfast
* Shopping
* Back to POP for a break
* Pirates dinner adventure

Thursday 15th

* Islands of Adventure
* Back to POP for a break
* Dinner at T-Rex cafe and shopping at Downtown Disney

Friday 16th

* POP day
* Arabian Nights dinner

Saturday 17th

* Disney Hollywood Studios
* Back to POP for a break
* Dinner at Hollywood Studios and Fantasmic fireworks

Sunday 18th

* Character Breakfast in THE castle, Cinderella's Royal Table
* Rest of the day at Magic Kingdom
* Dinner at Sizzlers or Ponderosa

Monday 19th

* I-drive
* Shopping
* Second favourite park
* Start packing
* Garden Grill at Epcot

Tuesday 20th

* Pack up rest of things
* Downtown check in
* Chef Mickeys for breakfast
* Favourite park till about 2pm ish
* Airport for 3pm to leave at 5:15pm
* Say goodbye to heaven.....till next time. :)

After 9 days, you won't want to leave, it won't be too long! lol

I think with young children, it's a very good idea to have a break in the afternoon too.

Hope that helps, and see you there! lol

[mickey2minnie1]

Wow! You are really planning too. Congrats on the trip. How fun!:banana:

[Vility]

Well, we just booked and we totally changed what we are doing now.
So i have to start all over with the planning.
We will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge and doing regular dining now.
Total 180 from the other plan. :)

[mickey2minnie1]

Well, we just booked and we totally changed what we are doing now.
So i have to start all over with the planning.
We will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge and doing regular dining now.
Total 180 from the other plan. :)

I think you will love the WL. You will have more room and be closer to the MK.:banana:

What dining ressies are you thinking about??? How long will you be staying???

[Vility]

I think we'll be happy there.
My dh and I agree that we didn't want to regreat not going delux.
I know we want to do the hoop dee doo and the lunch at the castle with the princesses.
Our anniversary is on October 4th and I would like to maybe do the living seas for dinner?
I would be open for suggestions, that is cute and family, but maybe a bit nicer then the regular run of the mill.
I think I would like to do at least one breakfast with the characters, i have read on here chef mickeys is great.
Do I need to have advance reservations for all my TS meals?

[Vility]

Some things I was thinking about disney...

What is the weather like in October normally?
Does it get cool at night that we should pack jackets and or sweatshirts?

And

Do they have water fountains around that we can refill water bottles?

[mickey2minnie1]

I think we'll be happy there.
My dh and I agree that we didn't want to regreat not going delux.
I know we want to do the hoop dee doo and the lunch at the castle with the princesses.
Our anniversary is on October 4th and I would like to maybe do the living seas for dinner?
I would be open for suggestions, that is cute and family, but maybe a bit nicer then the regular run of the mill.
I think I would like to do at least one breakfast with the characters, i have read on here chef mickeys is great.
Do I need to have advance reservations for all my TS meals?

YES!!!!!!! You will need to make advanced ADRs for all of your TS. Chef Mickey's (CM) is one of the most popular restaurants in all of Disney. We do dinner there to kick off our stay. It is so much fun and the buffet suits everyone and you can go at your own pace. Crystal Palace (CP) in the MK is wonderful for breakfast. Winiie the Pooh and friends are there. The food is really good and there is a lot of space. It is a buffet as well and you can go at your own pace.

We did lunch at the Castle with the princesses and we loved it. Our food was perfect despite what I had read from some posters. That is a ressie that you will need to count back like 180 days and dial at 7:00 am to get. It goes the fastest. Do not be to rigid about day and time for it, you will have to take what is available. It was just my daughter and I. The boys had a pool day. I had my TA call my ressies for me.

The Living Seas sounds like fun. I haven't eaten there.

My DH and I liked Le Cellier at Epcot in Canada. The kids like the special drinks and the pretzel bread sticks.

Ohana is fun, fun, fun for family. It is great if you are big meat eaters. Everything is grilled on skewers right there. the salad is awesome and they have kid friendly food. They do kid games right there like limbo and coconut races that are fun to watch. It is at the Poly which is not too far from you. You could boat to MK and boat to Poly or Monorail. Or leave MK and mono over to the Poly. We sat by the window and had a gorgeous view of the lagoon.

There is a TS at the WL that the kids will probably love. It is a kid place and I hear it is a blast.

You can go on www.allears.net and get all the restaurants and the menus... it is fun to look.

Are you doing the dining plan???? We always do tons of character meals because they are soooo much fun for all of us.

[mickey2minnie1]

Any newbies booked for October '09?

[Timon71]

Just wanted to say Hi and love reading everyone's plans. I might have some information on a room deal for the last of October. PM if anyone is interested.

Here's wishing everyone a Magical Vacation!!!!

[GenieCat]

Tuesday 13th

* Breakfast at Donalds breakfast Safari in AK
* Animal Kingdom for the day
* Back to POP for a break
* Animal Kingdom for dinner most likely at Boma



Sounds like you have planned a terrific vacation, madmumof2. I just wanted to add that the Animal Kingdom hours may not be long enough for you to take a break, and go back to the park. This year's October hours might be an indication of what to expect for this same time in 2009.

Boma is at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, not at the park. Although it would mean missing the afternoon parade, after your break, you could arrive at the lodge early for your dinner reservation to watch animals, visit their shop, or wander the resort.

Have a magical trip! pixiedust:

[foltzy]

We are first timers to disney and we are taking our 1 and 3 year old (They'll be 2 and 4 when we go) .

We are going Oct 19 (husband's birthday) to Oct 24 (my birthday), 2009.

Staying at POFQ

We are currently planning where to eat (We decided to go with the DDP) we are thinking mostly buffets and family style dinners since my children and I are picky eaters.

[stitch and co]

Just put the deposit down on the hotel room before our cruise. So now we have Beach Club :cool1: 10/17 - 10/22, then a 3 night Disney Cruise 10/22 - 10/25.

[djgeffers1]

Just got back 2 weeks ago and are already planning next years trip Oct 1st - 9th, this time will be a grand gathering with both kids and grandkids, cant wait.Staying at POP

[madmumof2]

I'll see you there djgeffers1!

I've just past the year mark, and it's 6 months today until I can make my ADR's! Yay!

Is it daft to be mega exciting this far ahead??? LOL!

[wdwmaw]

Just found this :thumbsup2

We booked our bounceback free dining ( fall break )

Oct. 3-13th(hope my dates are right Sat.- Tues. 10 nights)
POP
MNSSHP Oct. 6th Tues.

I have began my spreadsheet and plugging in the crowd calendar days as they become available. I love this part :) So far we want ( I am also excited to see how and if we will be booking online for our ADR's)

LeCellier L
LeCellier D
Crystal Palace~Breakfast
Tusker House~Breakfast
Sci-fi
Coral Reef
O'hanas
Flame tree BBQ
Earl of Sandwich
Rays Starlight Cafe
Pizza planet
Caseys hotdogs
Mexican CS in Epcot


I am really hoping that Disney will allow us to swap TS for CS during this time frame. We love :love: alot of the CS places and not paying for the TS makes us feel like we are not losing our money or that we have to get every dollar out of the plan. I will book somthing to be safe.

Now, I really need to find a part time job by Jan. to pull this off. My DS will be a senior next year and hate to spend the money as I am sure we will need alot for him. I am hoping to have everything pd. for by start of school. I will plan and if the door opens we will go, if not we will stay home and plan for another time:thumbsup2.

[sherry72nova]

I also booked the bounceback when I was there in Sept. Myself, DH & DD are booked for free dining Oct 8-13th at the Pop Century. Very excited to get free dining in Oct instead of the past trips in August and Sept. We cant wait to go again even though we just got back home 3 weeks ago from a week stay!!!!:banana:

[tinkjess3]

We have our trip booked for October 4-11th for my birthday! I am super excited and can not wait!!!!!

[GenieCat]

Will be celebrating niece's graduation from high school :woohoo: next summer, but we are going to wait a couple of months until the temps and crowds are a little more manageable.

This will be her first trip since she was five. When it gets closer to ADR time in April, I am planning to let her pick many of our restaurants. On the "must do" list is 'Ohana, Boma, and either of the restaurants in France. She has taken three years of high school French, and should be able to at least greet the waiter, if not order our meal!

[foltzy]

I just realized that Sunday we'll hit the year mark. That's so exciting. Can't wait to celebrate my husband's and my birthday in Disney World and our first trip and our kids first trip. :banana:

[mickey2minnie1]

I did it! I finally did it!! I booked the last week of October the 24th -the 31st. We are booked at the Poly GVCL. I really want to be able to stay there. My parents are booked there as well. They think they are staying GV, but I am trying to suprise them with paying for the extra upgrade. I would love a code.:worship:

We want to be sure to eat at Chef Mickey's, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier, Cindy's Castle, Kona Cafe...and possibly 9 Dragons. I am waiting for the reviews.

We want to do Fantasmic and hope to get an Illuminations Cruise in as well.

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

[Stephaniecmc]

We booked our bounceback offer the day before we left WDW! I knew that once I got my DH there he'd want to go back in a heartbeat...who can blame him with FREE dining???

Plans:

PORFQ: October 4-10
5-day Park Hopper
One day of swimming, one night of MNSSHP!!!!

Must go back to:
Teppen Edo
Big River Grille

Must Try:
Everything else!

[manntra]

Hi everyone! :wave2: I booked my October 09 trip yesterday. I will be going Oct 4-9th and staying at Kidani AKV in a studio. :thumbsup2 :yay: So excited! This will be my niece's 4th trip with me and it will be our first MNSSHP and F&W. Take care!!

[baileybelle]

Just booked my DS and future DIL's Disney Honeymoon Oct. 17 - Oct. 24. :love: It's their wedding gift from DH and I.

My DS proposed in front of the Castle when we were there this past April.

They'll be staying at POP.
ADR's at: Tusker House, Liberty Tree Tavern, T-Rex.
CS at: Mexico, China, Sunshine Seasons, Cosmic Rays, Pecos Bills, Columbia
Harbor House, Pizzaplanet, Flame Tree BBQ, POP.
6-day Base tickets.
Tickets for MNSSHP.

[mickey2minnie1]

Wow! Looks like October is going to be a great time for all!! Keep them coming.

I am looking forward to those palm trees with warm breezes, especially right now because it is soooooo cold out and I have to walk the dog.:eek:

[shannn]

WooHoo -- an October thread!!

We're booked to be there October 13 (my birthday) through 17. I wanted to go for longer, but our stupid school district cut our fall break from a week to a long weekend. (I'm a teacher, and I'll have 2 kids in school next year -- 2nd grade and Kindergarten.)

Resort: Poly Club Level

I booked the basic DDP but I'm thinking that I'm going to upgrade to the deluxe. It makes sense for us because we're only spending 4 nights in the resort but we'll be there 5 days.

ADRs I'm thinking of :
Chef Mickey's
Le Cellier
50s Prime Time
Brown Derby
Plaza
California Grill
Kona
Ohana (repeat)
CRT (repeat)
(all still very tentative)

[mickey2minnie1]

Sooooooo... All of my fellow travelers, what are you thinking will be the promotion for the second half of the year??? I am so hoping there is one. I would like the 4/3, but I am thinking that they may do something different.

We are still booked for the last week in October and I have thought out all of my ressies.

Do you think they will post that far in advance like they did this past 4/3?

Anyone out there care to guess or dream???

[Mallow]

I'm really hoping to go Oct 09 but am not sure yet if this will work. We were just there in Aug (16-23) but thanks to TS Fay I felt that we missed a real lot. Don't get me wrong we had a great trip, but because of 5 straight days of rain we did not see Wishes, Illimunations, or Fantasmic. My DH is not a Disney nut like myself so he did not want to go back for three years. But even after this trip he was saying maybe two because we missed so much.

One of the things I really missed was the sitting on a bench & just soaking up the atmospere, kwim. This was kind of hard to do with all the rain. So of course my brain starts to thinking those crazy thoughts that maybe we can squeeze in another trip before summer 2010. My school district usually gives Columbus Day & the Friday before as a fall break so maybe we can squeeze in a long weekend trip. This is not always guaranteed (having the friday before off) so I kind of have to wait until next year's schedule is out, sometime in April, before I can really make any solid plans.

I'm not even sure if DH will want to go (me & the kids are off but he is not--so that would be a lot more time off for him). So that means it may just be me & the kids & I've never traveled that long &/or far with the kids by myself. There are a lot of things to consider before anything is booked. Right now I'm so excited about the possiblity of going that I know I'll figure something out. That's what we diser's love anyway right, the planning part. :rotfl: Wish me luck.

[shannn]

I really hope there's another great deal for the second half of the year. I'm hoping not the 3/4 because we can't go for 7 nights even if they give it to us. We're already pushing it to take off 2 extra days on our break (if I take another day off it will have to be without pay)

Another promotion deal would be great!!

[DisneyMagic06]

Going in October 09, for 8 nights going to stay at the POP.

Our son will turn 3 on our trip so we will spend a lot of time in MK.

[ToddyLu]

:) Dh and I will be heading back in late Oct 2009. He has to make his vacation out a year ahead. So we will probably go at the end thru the first week of November. I think it is fun to already be looking forward to next year since we haven't made this trip yet.:banana:

[tkitty]

Count me in! The plan as of now, is Oct 3-9 (a good deal could add a day or two) We'll be there to take advantage of the Birthday celebration offer for grandson (we'll take the gift card!)
CBR- always wanted too try it , and DD (28) and family are in agreement. Pirate room just may be a must.
At least 1 charactor meal (princesses or something with Mickey)- hoping they come up with a pirate pirate: meal-grandson would love it.
Not sure on dining (hope for dining plan)
Got to make it to Boma this time.
Hope to book soon. I get so nervous about making that commitment. I guess I just need to do it, and if a good deal comes out, maybe it will allow me to add nights, or add dining.
Crossing fingers that Visa or Disney make me an offer I can't refuse!

[mickey2minnie1]

I am sooooo hoping for a great deal. I am thinking that they may do something different the second half of the year. Maybe extend free dining again??? I do not know, but I hope it is something we can all enjoy. I would just love a 5 off for each night stayed. Maybe increasing with each day. I might even extend my travel time a day if I can. When do you think they would announce something?

[TinkerBelle_325]

I'm going SOLO for the first time (at POLYNESIAN! :cloud9: ) Sept 28th - Oct 2nd and then my parents are joining me (at Coronado Springs) from Oct 2nd - Oct 7th! :thumbsup2

[laurainsem]

I just decided to seriously look into a short trip in October! It will be my sisters 24th birthday and i'm planning to do it as a surprise. I'm thinking of Oct 27-31st (her b-day is the 29th). My plan is to tell her we're going to the beach and just keep on driving. It should be so fun if I can get this to work. It's pushing my budget a bit since we're already going this January, but hey, the addiction has begun!!!

[Ellielovesdisney]

Yeah...we are!! Just booked October 13-18 at AKV. Can't wait to see the new Kadani village (is that how you spell it?). Let the planning begin!

[MickeyNicki]

Ok I just changed our plans because of the AP 40% off resort discount and now we are staying Oct 22-25 at the POP and Oct 25 to Nov 1 at the BC CL!

I am so excited I hope the time flies by

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi everyone!

I got a 40% code and am booked and ready to go. We are still going the week of Oct 25th through the 1st of Nov. (Sat-Sun) We added the Sat the 24th at rack rate just in case we get a sweet deal on airfare. We saved over 1700.00 for that week!!!:cool1:

[jmetz1028]

We're going 10/25 to 10/31 and will be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary. Has anyone ever had a great experience or suprise while celebrating their anniversary in Disney? I know there is no guaratee that they will do anything, but I an hoping something nice will happen especially since it's the "What will you celebrate" year. They asked me if I was celebrating anything when I made my reservation and the CM seemed very excited and glad I mentioned it was our anniversary.

[naholder]

We went in Oct. 08 and we enjoyed MNSSHP so much that as soon as we got home we informed my sister that were going back next year and we were taking the nephews with us. This time we are going to buy two nights for the party. We didn't get to do everything we wanted this time around at the party. This is the first time that we are doing trips so close together.
:cool1: :hyper: :hyper:

[byejou]

We r booked to FW campground 10/31-11/7, can't wait. First time camping in Disney. Driving down with our camper and staying for $400. Can it get any better????? Kids do not know yet. Debating Hoppers or MYW passes.

Does anyone now $ or NSSHP this year? Comparable to last year?

::MinnieMo

[coloneltaylor]

Just booked SSP for Oct. 25-31st. 2bd villa. Wanted BC or BW but waited too long. Have never been to SSP or stayed in a villa so we are very excited. Also used PIN for 40% off room so...how much better can it get!!!
We usually stay at Swan or Dolphin, as we use points to help with cost but taking all 4 kids for first time so needed extra room and kitchen area, no point taking everyone out to eat all the time, they never eat everything.
Will we like SSP? Any thoughts?:cheer2:

[Lisa75]

Hi everyone! This is my first post and I am really glad to be here! I am booked for October 25-30with my mom. We have two rooms at YC. I got a 40% off code sent in my maiden name to my parents' address and it worked for this time frame. Doing 5 day passes with PH and Deluxe dining. We like to order room service for breakfast before heading out sometimes so with in-room taking two TS meals I think the Deluxe will pay-off. I went to MNSSHP for the first time ever in 2008 and can't wait to see it again. Our dates are Sunday through Friday, leaving early Friday morning. Any guesses on what nights MNSSHP would be from you guys with more time in? The dates should come out around May?

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi everyone! This is my first post and I am really glad to be here! I am booked for October 25-30with my mom. We have two rooms at YC. I got a 40% off code sent in my maiden name to my parents' address and it worked for this time frame. Doing 5 day passes with PH and Deluxe dining. We like to order room service for breakfast before heading out sometimes so with in-room taking two TS meals I think the Deluxe will pay-off. I went to MNSSHP for the first time ever in 2008 and can't wait to see it again. Our dates are Sunday through Friday, leaving early Friday morning. Any guesses on what nights MNSSHP would be from you guys with more time in? The dates should come out around May?

Welcome! You are in good company here. I am wanting those tickets as well. Anyone have any ideas??

[mickeyfan71]

I am a newbie here-so glad I found this site! Just booked our trip today! Oct 21st-Oct 26th at FW in a cabin. First time staying at FW. So excited about this trip cause I will be celebrating my Bday and also my nieces bday. This will be her first trip and I have made her into a Mickey Mouse lover just like me. My DD, DMIL, DSIL & DBIL will be going also. We plan on making ressies at CRT for breakfast, 50's Prime Time, Coral Reef (DD's 2 favorites) and Whispering Canyon Cafe. I have never been during this time of the year and I am looking forward to it! Here's to counting down the days to October!!:jumping1:

[jenjolt]

I will be going 9/27 thru 10/04!! My birthday is 10/02 so I'm looking forward to celebrating with the Mouse!! We will be staying at AsMu!!!

Anyone know how early they start having the MNSSHPs????? Will there be one while I'm there???

[Lisa75]

Hi. that is about the same dates as when I was there last year, 2008, and there were 2 parties during my stay. I think I was there 9/28-10/1. I remember we had a choice of 2 nights.

[Lisa75]

I will be going 9/27 thru 10/04!! My birthday is 10/02 so I'm looking forward to celebrating with the Mouse!! We will be staying at AsMu!!!

Anyone know how early they start having the MNSSHPs????? Will there be one while I'm there???
Hi. I replied to you yesterday but did not link it, sorry. As stated above, that is about the exact same week I went last year and there were 2 MNSSHP nights during my stay. I am sure you will see it when you are going.

[Nutty4Disney]

We will stay at the POP the last week of September (into October). Just booked last week. I want to try Mama Melrose and Chef Mickey's. We are hoping to do the Halloween Party the Food and Wine Festival.

[jenjolt]

My friend that I'm going with has booked our stay already, however I'm considering going a few days early but I'm going to wait a month before I book those rooms LOL!!

[eacatwork]

Who: DDad, DMom, DH, Me, DBro, DSIL

What: Dad-funded WDW Trip

Where: WDW, of course! Resort still TBD, but we're considering CR and POR

When: October 15-20, 2009 (six days/five nights*)

Why: Because, in Dad's words, "I want all of us to go there together before I'm too darned old to enjoy it!"

How: *Here's where the asterisk comes into play. If airfares remain "similar" this year to next, it will be cheaper for DH and I to fly out of our airport on October 14th, use my hotel points to stay over near the airport, and then join the rest of the crew that flies in first thing the morning of the 15th. If that's the case, DH and I will arrive in Orlando mid-afternoon on 10/14 and probably do Cirque that night. The rest of the family will take the first N/S flight from Baltimore the next morning, we'll head back to the airport to meet them, and then we'll all take the ME to our resort.

Must See: MNSSHP, Spaceship Earth (it was closed when DH and I were there last year), Big Thunder Mountain (ditto, plus the last time Dad and I rode it together in 1981, it broke down...gotta finish that ride together!), Soarin' (I just know Mom is going to love it!), POTC (we're all huge fans of the movies)

Must Eat: Le Cellier, Wolfgang Puck's, Brown Derby (there is no better Cobb Salad anywhere!)

Only 436 days to go! :rotfl:

Wow! It's been nearly 200 days since my post. I know this because there are now only 238 days until my trip!

As of Saturday morning, we have reservations at POR. Each couple gets a standard view king room. We have room-only ressies right now, hoping for an extension of the great discounts we've been seeing lately or a PIN or some other money-saving offer.

Also as of Saturday morning, DH and I have our plane tickets! We are flying out the night before everyone else since it is 1) cheaper and 2) saves time on the first full day of our WDW adventure. As previously noted, we'll stay for free overnight at a hotel near the airport courtesy of my hotel points and then shuttle back to MCO in the morning to meet the rest of our clan.

I am so excited!!!:banana:

[phisigprincess]

Hi everyone! I wasn't planning on being an Oct 09er, but here I am!! My best friend and her FI decided to scrap their wedding locally and move the festivities down to WDW. :) They're getting married off property and for their reception they're buying everyone ticket for the Party For the Senses. :)

We're also planning on hitting up the Halloween party, as long as it's offered while we're down there.

Currently we're booking at Coronado, but hoping for AP rates to come out so that we can afford either the Yacht or Beach Club.

[laurainsem]

Woop, we booked our trip for Oct 13-19th last night!!!! We just finished our first trip to WDW and are so completely hooked. It will only be me and my younger sister this time, as my older sister has already used up most of her vacation time.

This will be a bday celebration for my sister. Her actual bday isn't till the 29th but I can't get those dates off work. So, it's an early celebration but we're okay with that. We'll also be tent camping this time at Fort Wilderness, which will be fun and will save money! While we'll miss the Pop, it just doesn't fit within the budget.

We're planning for MNSSHP; if you've been, what do you think? Is it worth the money?

Also, since it's technically not Jamie's "real" bday, do you think we'll still be able to get some perks? If not, do you have any suggestions on how to make this trip a little extra special?

[TandT]

We booked our October 09 trip today:cool1: We are staying at SSR from Oct 10-17!! This is our first F&W trip!! We cannot wait!!!!!!!!!

[DLo]

We are going in mid october . Booking next week ( I hope). We will stay one night at either POFQ or POP then on to BC!! Yeah, first time in awhile at an EPCOT area resort. My DS11 wants to eat every meal at Beaches and Cream. Hoping to go to a MNSSHP (can't wait until dates are ammounced!) planning on eating at Cape May and Crystal Palace. Doing the Magical Milestones Tour. (did Family Magic Tour last year)
Want to try figaro fries and check out American Idol. Maybe try some new food at Food and Wine Festival. Kind of worried about Columbus Day weekend crowds but hey we'll be at WDW - got to love that no matter when you go!

[8 Ears]

Yes, we are! Actually just DH and myself are booked at Pop from Oct. 4-9 to celebrate his 40th, my 38th and our 20th.

Now that March is here, it feels a bit closer.

[wdwmom0f3]

We will be there too from Oct 10th - 18th. We will be trying Ohana for the first time so we are excited. We will also be on the dining plan again, so that will be fun.:woohoo: We are celebrating 20 years of marriage too, so that will be special. :lovestruc Dh is excited about this trip and the kids are too. :dance3:

A friend of mine is debating going too. If she does, they have never been before so it will be fun to help her plan. :goodvibes

Me... still waiting & watching for a discount code. :surfweb:

[ToddyLu]

;) We are officially booked as of today. DH, MIL and BIL are going 10/28-11/06. Yipee!! I entered the 7th month on my slider today. I have officially erased my 2008 spreadsheet and now have it ready for 2009.:banana: :wizard:

[foltzy]

We paid off our trip yesterday. Got our airfare. We're ready except for deciding where we're going to eat. That's next on the list. October needs to hurry up and get here.

[terbethk]

I'm going with two of my girlfriends 10/29-11/2.
We're booked for CSR.
Booked our flights this week.
Only TS meal we're planning on doing is Akershus. :goodvibes

I can't wait!

[Lucky]

How crowded does the week before Halloween tend to get? I'm a little worried about the crowds! Also, do you guys think MNSSHP is worth the extra $$? I have a 7, 5, and 2 year old if that helps!:love:

[manntra]

I am not sure about the crowd levels at that time of the year----this will be the first time for me going at that time---October 4- October 9th and we will be going to MNSSHP. From my understanding there is a special parade, fireworks, and a lot of the kids dress up for Halloween (my niece will be 13 and she is excited to attend:thumbsup2 .) A big draw for me is the limited attendance for the night and the hopeful ability for short lines on rides.:yay:

We did the Pirate and Princess party a few years ago and liked that despite the nonstop rain for the whole night! :sad2:

[mickey2minnie1]

Wow! How our thread has grown!!! We have 7 months to go. That is just enough time to figure out dining, buying tickets for the MNSSHP, coordinating clothing for zip lock bags for each day, airline tickets (I have one way at Jet Blue for 76.00), arrangements for the house and dog, making my treasure hunt for the kids, planning an alnost perfect trip for my parents who never vacation and haven't been to Disney since '76, and whatever else that comes up! I am sooooo excited!

Thanks for coming on board.:thumbsup2

Anything different you do to get ready??:laughing:

[lunapnp]

You can count us in as (repeat) October goers! It will be myself, DH, DD's 13 and 9. We will be staying at BWV (hoping to get switched to BCV). We will be there October 10-17. When will they "officially" release dates for MNSSHP? I can't remember from the last time we went. We are traveling to Orlando tomorrow (not going to WDW :sick: ...we are going to Wide World of Sports for a Braves game, though), so we are going to spend "road time" planning our October trip. I want to get our ADR's nailed down so when my window opens up, I can make our ressies. When we went to DW last year, we thought it would be our last trip for at least a couple of years. But, here we come again! :banana:

[manntra]

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

September: 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 2009
October: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 2009

Tickets go on sale May 1, 2009
Hours: 7:00 p.m. – midnight, Parade at 8:15 and 10:30, Fireworks at 9:30

I copied this from the Disney Events section of the DIS. :goodvibes I am finally in the "hundreds" today....199 days! :scared1: :rotfl:

[parkers*momma]

I hope the original OP doesn't mind. Just trying to help as many DIS'ers as I can :)

I manage several stroller swaps over on the budget board. I thought I would extend an invitation to you to join the swap. A stroller swap is a group of DISers who will be staying at WDW and would like to use a stroller without paying $31/day for a WDW stroller. A stroller is purchased and passed from one vacationing DISer to the next on the list.

OUR Fleet:
Double strollers
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/magical_maddi/1d.jpg

Dates available:
DATES AVAILABLE:
Stroller #1
May 19-23, 2009
July 7-20, 2009
July 30-Aug. 22, 2009
Sept. 23-26, 2009
Oct. 24-Nov. 9, 2009
Dec. 27-???

STROLLER #2
June 1-5, 2009
June 20-Aug. 23, 2009
Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2009
Sept. 13-28, 2009
Oct. 6-10, 2009
October 17-30, 2009
Nov. 6-25, 2009
Dec. 13-17, 2009
Dec. 24-???

Stroller #3
March 27-Apr.1, 2009
April 18-21, 2009
May 9-12, 2209
May 20-23, 2009
June 29-July 21, 2009
July 28-Aug. 19, 2009
August 29-Sept. 26, 2009
Oct. 19-Nov. 26, 2009
Dec. 5-9, 2009
Dec. 14-31, 2009

Stroller #4
Apr.17-24, 2009
May 2-5, 2009
May 25-30, 3009
June 19-27, 2009
July 13-21, 2009
July 28-Aug. 6, 2009
Aug. 13-19, 2009
Aug. 28-Sept 3, 2009
Sept. 9-12, 2009
Oct. 25-Nov. 21, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec. 8, 2009
Dec. 21-31, 2009


Stroller #5
July 1-6, 2009
July 13-18, 2009
July 26-Aug. 19, 2009
Sept. 4-12, 2009
Sept. 26-30, 2009
Oct. 7-Nov. 25, 2009
Dec. 11-31, 2009

LINK: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1992277

SINGLE STROLLER
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/magical_maddi/41CadiiRC-L__SL500_AA280_.jpg

Dates available:
APRIL 5-9, 2009
JUNE 1-6, 2009
JULY 21-31, 2009
AUGUST 1-8, 2009

LINK: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2109547

If you would like to save while visiting the parks, feel free to join on of the swaps. Currently we have 6 strollers for you to use while at Disney.

[lvstitch]

I'll be there Oct 24th - Nov 1st

Right now staying at POR but hoping for some type of discount to upgrade to AKL Club Level. If not, we will be doing the Dining Plan for the 1st time. We will be celebrating our 15 year wedding anniversary. We got married in WDW in September 1994 and didn't realize it was hurricane/rainy season. I have always wanted to go back for our anniversary but just don't want to risk having bad weather the whole time like we did for our wedding/honeymoon so we are just celebrating a month later.

Plans (if we get Dinning Plan):

Sat - get in late, dinner at DTD
Sun - AK, Dinner - Hoop De Doo Review
Mon - DHS, EP, Dinner -Le Collier
Tues - MK, Dinner -Jinko
Wed - Universal, Lunch -Mythos; Dinner - Checkers (don't have any here in Vegas)
Thurs - EP, Breakfast - Boma, Dinner - Food and Wine
Fri - DS/Force ourselves to relax:eek:, Dinner - California Grill
Sat - EP/MK (MNSSHP) - Lunch - Food and Wine, Dinner - Ohana
Sun - Leave:sad2:

[laurainsem]

Just had to share my excitement with my fellow October DISers. We have now officially passed our halfway point with our payments! Doesn't the trip just feel more and more real with each payment?:banana:

:cheer2:201 days to go till we start our drive down!:cheer2:

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

We're going 10/24-10/31 staying at POFQ~ :banana:

[grandgathering]

Hi everyone, we are booked for POR - October 2-9 :banana::banana::banana:

We are a group of 13 (me dh, dd, ds, my sis, her dh, dd & ds, and our girlfriend, her dh, ds, ddx2), so we are going as a Grand Gathering - we are so excited! My sister and I have been many times as kids and she took her family 2 years ago. This will be my first time back in about 20 years, and it will be our first family vacation! :woohoo:

We actually scored huge as it just so happens that WDW announced the free dining as we were booking, so we will go to the CAA TA on Monday to have our reservations booked into that plan!

I am gonna go back thru this thread :surfweb: now and read everyones plans for October.

Cheer!:thumbsup2

[manntra]

Beware!!! I went a few years ago after a 20 year absence and everything had changed so much and I loved it so I bought DVC!!!:lmao: And I don't even have any kids! :rotfl::rolleyes1
Wow! You have so many people you will have such a great time!! :goodvibes

[parkers*momma]

With free dining coming up...I thought I would put this out there one more time. We would love to help you save a more with the free dining offer,buy four get three vacations being planned and MNSSHP coming up.

MANY DATES AVAILABLE-NEW DATES OPENED ON 3/23/09

OUR Fleet:
Double strollers
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/magical_maddi/1d.jpg


LINK: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1992277

SINGLE STROLLER
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp336/magical_maddi/41CadiiRC-L__SL500_AA280_.jpg


LINK: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2109547

[TigrLvsPooh]

We booked the bounceback promotion for Oct. 25-31 at the WL in a woods view bunkbed room. Rate is $234.50 per night. Rack rate is $335, so that's almost exactly $100 off per night. Not a huge deal, but pretty good. We might cancel this though and book thru DVC points again, it will depend on if we can get a 1 bedroom villa for cheaper than the WL bouceback rate. It might turn out to be exactly the same price.

The kids actually get out for Fall Break on Oct. 23 so we are thinking we'll do Universal the first three days! :thumbsup2 We haven't been there in years so I've already started research.

[DoraDoug]

We just booked a studio at Animal Kingdom Villas for a quick trip Oct. 28-Nov. 1st. We'll be in Kidani Village. I'm hoping to get tickets to MNSSHP for the 29th and we'll be spending the rest of our park days over at Universal/IOA. My kids haven't been there yet and since I managed to win a free ticket with the Superbowl promo they had, I figure why not try it out and see how they like it.

[aja319se]

Just booked our first wdw vacation 10/4-10/9 at SSR. :cool1:

[tkitty]

Hi! We are booked for Old Key West 1bdrm villa Oct 2 thru Oct 9th and I just added one more night at AS music!
DD and her family will be along, but staying the week at SSR.
We are staying on points, so no free dining for us but we did decide to buy it any ways-it realy seems like a great vacation, when you don't have to think to hard about the cost of the meals.
Now chasing airfare, trying to get a good price. And I'll be buying our park tickets this week with a corperate discount. Can't wait!!:cool1:

[tikkipoo]

We're going Oct 17 - 25 to POR
I'm in the process of chasing airfare too...I just need about $20-$30 more and Im in!

[JackandSally79]

We are going 10/25-10/29 BLT(Magic Kingdom view)than on our 1st DCL cruise.

[lvstitch]

We are going 10/25-10/29 BLT(Magic Kingdom view)than on our 1st DCL cruise.

You will love the cruise...it's amazing.

[pixidust princess]

My real countdown starts today!!! We will arrive at WDW in six months, God willing. It will be my family, dmil and dfil, dsil, her son and her boyfriend. I cannot wait. Pixidust to all October travelers and have fun planning.:goodvibes

[Lizzybear]

11th-18th at CSR with free dining, just booked a couple of days ago so i'm currently bouncing off the walls! :banana: Boma is a definite (bf's favourite restaurant anywhere so we'll probably eat there for dinner and pay OOP for breakfast too) aswell as 50s Primetime, Le Cellier and Beaches and cream (paying OOP). Also considering Ohana breakfast, Whispering canyon cafe, one of the GF signatures, 1900 Park fare, Coral Reef (loved this last time but just wondering if we should try somewhere different, plenty of time to decide I guess!) I want to do a tour aswell, did KTTK in 2005 and loved it so probably will do one in another park this time :)

[lilmissie]

This is my first post...but I am so excited to have found this site. We are going Oct 18-23rd. Staying in Wilderness Lodge. It is my first trip as well as first trip for the kids. They will be twins turning 3 while there and baby will be 2. DH has been 20 years ago. MIL/FIL are coming and staying in their timeshare as well. I am so excited but have so much to plan still.

[manntra]

This is my first post...but I am so excited to have found this site. We are going Oct 18-23rd. Staying in Wilderness Lodge. It is my first trip as well as first trip for the kids. They will be twins turning 3 while there and baby will be 2. DH has been 20 years ago. MIL/FIL are coming and staying in their timeshare as well. I am so excited but have so much to plan still.

Congratulations on your upcoming trip!! You must be so excited!! Well you are at the right place here on the boards because everyone here is very helpful and friendly so don't hesitate to ask any questions!! :goodvibes

[Crazy4Disney06]

We just booked an October free dining trip as a surprise trip for my son's 8th birthday. We will be staying at All Stars Music this year to save money since we splurged with a Land/Sea vacation last year. Our dates are 10/3 to 10/9.

[Vility]

We just booked an October free dining trip as a surprise trip for my son's 8th birthday. We will be staying at All Stars Music this year to save money since we splurged with a Land/Sea vacation last year. Our dates are 10/3 to 10/9.

how were you able to do that?
i had to move my trip up one week because the free dining ended on the 3rd...
or so I was told.
I was originally booked october 3-10th and now am going September 26-October 3rd...

[madmumof2]

My dates have changed now (flight cancelled!) so we're now going from the 9th-23rd. :D Staying in POP.

[Crazy4Disney06]

how were you able to do that?
i had to move my trip up one week because the free dining ended on the 3rd...
or so I was told.
I was originally booked october 3-10th and now am going September 26-October 3rd...

You did not need to move your trip. As long as you check in on October 3rd you can get free dining for the length of your stay. I had no problems when I got my quote from Disney nor did my dreams unlimited agent when she booked for us.

[Vility]

You did not need to move your trip. As long as you check in on October 3rd you can get free dining for the length of your stay. I had no problems when I got my quote from Disney nor did my dreams unlimited agent when she booked for us.

lucky!
I booked through liberty travel and they showed me on the computer that it was blocked out after the third.
Well in the end we're going to disney!
I just wanted to make sure we could go to MNSSHP

[eacatwork]

Wow! It's been nearly 200 days since my post. I know this because there are now only 238 days until my trip!

As of Saturday morning, we have reservations at POR. Each couple gets a standard view king room. We have room-only ressies right now, hoping for an extension of the great discounts we've been seeing lately or a PIN or some other money-saving offer.

Also as of Saturday morning, DH and I have our plane tickets! We are flying out the night before everyone else since it is 1) cheaper and 2) saves time on the first full day of our WDW adventure. As previously noted, we'll stay for free overnight at a hotel near the airport courtesy of my hotel points and then shuttle back to MCO in the morning to meet the rest of our clan.

I am so excited!!!:banana:

54 days later and I have more to report. SWA finally released their schedule through the end of October today, so I was able to book my parents, DBro, and DSIL's flights this morning. I got $69 each way from BWI...I am really happy about that! I also booked their Super Shuttle reservations and added the DME to all of our reservations.

Now I need to sit back and wait for May 1st so I can buy our MNSSHP tickets!

:stitch2:

[tikkipoo]

Does anyone know what dates where sold out for MNNSHP last year? Where there many? Didn't know if it would be better to wait to purchase them when we get there.

[lvstitch]

:woohoo::woohoo:Woo Hoo, just got my Southwest Tickets for Oct 24th. Now just have to wait till they release my return date.

[Clupaczyk]

Hi everybody!

My family (DH, DD6, DD4) will be heading to WDW for the first time. When we heard about the free dining we booked right away. I asked the WDW reservations person about checking in on Oct 3 and if FD would still be granted for the rest of the stay (I had read someone's post regarding that) and she said absolutely! So, we're going down Oct 3-10. To save money we're staying at the POP. Both of our mother's are going, too, and will be staying in a room together near us.

It's a bit overwhelming trying to figure out ADR's and such. I guess which ever ADR's I'm able to get will determine where we go that day! I'll be trying for
CRT B
CM D
Crystal Palace L/D
T-Rex (yes, I know it's not on the DDP, but CRT will use up 2TS and we'll need to eat somewhere!)
O'hana D

Hmm..couple others but I can't think of them right now. I think I'm going to aim for booking MNSSHP for Oct 8th. or 6th. Haven't made up my mind I guess!

We plan on taking a break everyday back at the resort, either for napping or pool time. I guess we'll take it day by day and see what everyone wants to do w/ their downtime. We'll visit AK one day, Epcot one day, HS one day and the rest will probably be dedicated to MK. We'll get to our resort around 1pm or so that first day.....not quite sure what to do w/ that time. Book an ADR in MK? Go shopping in DtD and go to T-Rex that night? Any suggestions?

I read on another forum about making a custom planning/journal for our trip. I'm a scrapbooker and am thoroughly enjoying doing this. It's my planning guide for getting ready and I'll bring it down to WDW w/ me and also use it for my journal everynight to jot down what we did every day....that'll be my big souvenier from this trip. If anyone is into doing that kind of stuff, it's really fun!

Well, that's my scoop.
Carrie

[foltzy]

Only 180 days left.

[disney pro]

We are going to WDW the week of Oct. 11 -17, only 169 days left,:yay: can't wait we are staying at AKL CL:cool1: it is our first time CL so I am soooo excited.:hyper: Can't wait to do the MNSSHP and Hoop-dee-doo.:banana: we will also be celebrating my sister's b-day and my b-day.:bday:party:

Hoping to get a great discount.

[wdwmaw]

Just found this :thumbsup2

We booked our bounceback free dining ( fall break )

Oct. 3-13th(hope my dates are right Sat.- Tues. 10 nights)
POP
MNSSHP Oct. 6th Tues.

I have began my spreadsheet and plugging in the crowd calendar days as they become available. I love this part :) So far we want ( I am also excited to see how and if we will be booking online for our ADR's)

LeCellier L
LeCellier D
Crystal Palace~Breakfast
Tusker House~Breakfast
Sci-fi
Coral Reef
O'hanas
Flame tree BBQ
Earl of Sandwich
Rays Starlight Cafe
Pizza planet
Caseys hotdogs
Mexican CS in Epcot


I am really hoping that Disney will allow us to swap TS for CS during this time frame. We love :love: alot of the CS places and not paying for the TS makes us feel like we are not losing our money or that we have to get every dollar out of the plan. I will book somthing to be safe.

Now, I really need to find a part time job by Jan. to pull this off. My DS will be a senior next year and hate to spend the money as I am sure we will need alot for him. I am hoping to have everything pd. for by start of school. I will plan and if the door opens we will go, if not we will stay home and plan for another time:thumbsup2.


Well I have not found a job as of yet but I will not give up hope. My son has a great job for this summer and he wants to pay for most of it. I just got off the phone with Disney and added 3 more teens to our party and we will celebrate them in their last year of high school. They do not take senior trips here and my son can not swing band next year so this is his chance to travel with his friends.Getting excited all over again and can not wait to see what 4 17 year olds dress up like at MNSSHP.

[pixierella]

We have 181 1/2 days till we're at Disney again. Last time we were there ( last Oct.) we bought into DVC so we'll be staying at BLT from 10/25-11/01. We're so exciting to be going back. We're planning on buying our NSSHP tickets on 05/01/ for the 31st. And of course we need to figure out our costumes. I have no idea about dining yet since DH won't sit down and go over menus.

Can you tell I'm a little excited for our trip? :yay:

[lacy1101]

...

[pixidust princess]

Changed my trip plans this past Monday. :wizard: After reading this thread and learned that I could get free dining for my dates of October 3-10, I convinced the others in our travel party to cancel our house at WH and stay on property. We are now booked at All Star Sports (kids choice) for free dining AND MNSSHP. It doesn't get much better than that!!! I am so excited to be staying on property now and starting to plan my dining reservations. I already have my park days figured out. I wish I knew how to make a spread sheet to record my information.

[mickeystoontown]

Hope that all of the Disers staying at Pop in 2009 will come and join this new and improved thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2033980

I have a complete list of who is going to Pop, their travel dates and what they are celebrating. Hopefully, some of us will see each other there!

[lacy1101]

Changed my trip plans this past Monday. :wizard: After reading this thread and learned that I could get free dining for my dates of October 3-10, I convinced the others in our travel party to cancel our house at WH and stay on property. We are now booked at All Star Sports (kids choice) for free dining AND MNSSHP. It doesn't get much better than that!!! I am so excited to be staying on property now and starting to plan my dining reservations. I already have my park days figured out. I wish I knew how to make a spread sheet to record my information.

We're staying at AS Sports this trip, too, October 2-11. Free dining and our FIRST MNSSHP! :banana:

[pixidust princess]

We're staying at AS Sports this trip, too, October 2-11. Free dining and our FIRST MNSSHP! :banana:

Great minds think alike, don't they;) We have requested the touchdown building, as I did not pay for preferred rooms in the surfs up building, but want to be close to the main areas (food court, bus stop). On the ASSP thread, they let me know that none of the buildings are far from the main building, but touchdown is obviously closer by looking at the map. I have started working on my ADR's since I am planning for a Grand Gathering I have to make sure they are agreeable with everyone. I am exctied about MNSSHP and now have to decide what we are going to dress up as. Lots to do! Have fun planning.

[Simba22]

We are going 10/23 - 11/1. No ADRs planned yet but we have out tickets for MNSSHP on Halloween night!! We are also going to go to the party one other night during the week, plus see Cirque and hopefully do the Backstage Safari at AK!

172 days to go!! :cool1:

[mrsscooter]

We too just bought our tickets for the MNSSHP......we were able to buy them on April 30th........wooohooo. We are going on Tuesday the 27th. We wanted to go on Thursdays, the 29th, but the only night that our group could do the mickeys back yard barbecue. The only draw back about going on that tuesday is that we will have just gotten to the fort that monday afternoon. Friends of ours had gone two years ago on Halloween night and said that it was absolutely mobbed and not much fun because of all the chaos. We had gone in 2006 but not on halloween, and we had a great time....crowds, but nothing crazy. We just cant wait to go!

[extremesoccermom]

We had booked last Oct for 2 weeks at POP with the bounce back offer (free dining). But when I checked the price now it was less with the new offer so we rebooked and now we can't wait to start making ADR.
We are hoping to try a number of new places this trip*
Narcoossees*
LeCellier
Sanaa*
Marakesh*
Hoop-De-Doo *
Cinderela's Royal Table
San Angel Inn
Mama Melrose
Akerhaus
Kona Cafe'*
Rose & Crown*
Tonys
Big River Grill*

I can't get the people in my party to figure out if they want to go to MNSSHP so if they don't answer me by tomorrow I will just get tickets for DD14 and I.

[LadyLuc361]

October 14th - 18th Girls only trip! Hubby is burned out on Disney (how is that possible!?) :rolleyes: Maybe b/c I make him go every year, ha!

Anyway...right now we are staying at SOG b/c my girlfriend is a navy vet unless we can get any other deals. Kind-of excited to stay at SOG though bc I'd never get the opportunity to try it otherwise.

Planning on MNSSHP on the 15th. Also, planning on hitting the food and wine festival. Never been to either so I'm super excited to try something new at Disney. No ADRs yet. Probably do Crystal Palace though, its a favorite...:goodvibes

[izzie-wizzie]

Ill be there in october with my dbf - his sister and brother in law.

i can't wait its just 169 days to go!! It will be my first time there and my 21st birthday :banana:

[manntra]

Oh yeah!!! I forgot about the F&W Festival!! :rotfl::rotfl: I have been so excited about my first MNSSHP that I forgot about that!!:rotfl2: So much to look forward to!

[AdWayInc]

October 3rd - 11th
AKL, BW then on to OKW

[TCups4Me]

We just booked this week for Oct 24-29 at BC. DS1's first visit!! We got a steal with a great pin code and I can't believe how quickly the rooms are booking up.

We've only been in November so we're excited to see the halloween decorations and experience October. What are the crowds like? We made it a point to avoid Columbus day but now I'm hearing about fall breaks! Please tell me that fall breaks are nothing like spring breaks. And how come we didn't have fall breaks way back when I went to school???

We have experienced a couple Jersey Weeks and really didn't find the crowds to be too bad at all so hopefully our dates in Oct will be similar, if not better. But I'd love to hear some confirmation of that!

[kimberleeJohnston]

Hello!!!!
Resort -Beach Club (2nd visit)

Length of stay - 3night...leave for DCL on the 17th
Dining musts - Im very confused on where to eat right now, this is our first trip to Disney as a family......
Where will you visit - MK, DHS, BB
Other info to share - We will be flying in on Oct14th and heading to the DCL 7 night Western sail on the Magic from )ct 17-24, this will be our 2nd cruise, the 1st was last year early Oct. We will be doing MNSSHP on Oct 15th!!

[vacationwoman]

I just changed my September trip to October 7th to 20th. :thumbsup2
13 Great days :cool1:

Too worried about September love bugs :scared1::scared1::scared1:
Even though they are harmless, I am not happy with swarms of bugs flying around (and landing) all over me.:scared::scared:

I just remembered that the last time we went in September was a few years back and there were zillions of them all over that year. :eek:
They are not ususally that bad but I'm not taking any chance.:laughing:

Couldn't even go in the pool because when you got out, there was no where to sit since they covered all the lounge chairs. We cut our trip short and came home 3 days early that year since I was practically having panic attacks.:sad2::sad2:

[TinLizzy90]

Joining the October thread! Can't decide if I want to try and add on the free dining and tickets to my bounceback offer, or just forget about it, since we are doing the Epcot Food and Wine fest (any advice?). But...will be there regardless the 1-4th!

[Thmacs1]

Hi All!
Thought I would join the October thread as well.
Right now our plans are:
Me and DH
CSR-10/1-10/5
DLXDP
Park Hopping
We are on the free dining promo so DLXDP was an additional upgrade. I am having 2nd thoughts about it though. The number of credits is daunting. We are really not 3 meal a day people but we do like the signature restaurants. We could do one each night plus another meal plus 2 snacks Phew!! still seems like a lot of food. Also, I am not really set on CSR. We have stayed there before and really like it, but I am trying hard not to rent a car this time and am afraid if I have to rely solely on the buses (which I hate) I will cave and rent a car. If we switch resorts and stay BW/BC/YC (all still have availability) then I know I would not rent a car. This would be about a $600 dollar upgrade which I don't mind too much but is it worth that much money? SO while we have a reservation right now I still feel our plans are very up inthe air. Anyone care to comment??..... Please!!

[manntra]

I have stayed at both Boardwalk and Beach Club....I liked Boardwalk a bit better for the rooms and the location. You wouldn't have to rely on the buses as much because of the water transportation. I would save the money from the DDXP and put it towards the room b/c like you said it is a lot of food! popcorn::
I was thinking of getting the QS dining plan this time around ( I stay on points with DVC so I can't do the dining plan) but even with that it might be too much. But if it was free...... :rotfl:
It would also be extra convenient to stay at either Boardwalk/Beach Club because of the Food and Wine Festival and being closer to there. :confused3

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi All!
Thought I would join the October thread as well.
Right now our plans are:
Me and DH
CSR-10/1-10/5
DLXDP
Park Hopping
We are on the free dining promo so DLXDP was an additional upgrade. I am having 2nd thoughts about it though. The number of credits is daunting. We are really not 3 meal a day people but we do like the signature restaurants. We could do one each night plus another meal plus 2 snacks Phew!! still seems like a lot of food. Also, I am not really set on CSR. We have stayed there before and really like it, but I am trying hard not to rent a car this time and am afraid if I have to rely solely on the buses (which I hate) I will cave and rent a car. If we switch resorts and stay BW/BC/YC (all still have availability) then I know I would not rent a car. This would be about a $600 dollar upgrade which I don't mind too much but is it worth that much money? SO while we have a reservation right now I still feel our plans are very up inthe air. Anyone care to comment??..... Please!!

We are staying CL with a 40% code and yet there are so many great restaurants, we are also doing the DDP. When I priced it out it still will save us money. I went on allears and did the math one night and it just seemed to work out that we should include it.

As far as the upgrade, it sounds like you would like to upgrade to BC, so I say go for it. Now is the time with the deals going round. You could always drop back to the DDP and drop the car and upgrade. The balance should be closer.:thumbsup2

Good luck!

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi everyone!

Everyone sounds like their plans are coming along and many have great deals. I am sure more good deals will come along in August as in years past.

I thought I would update my own plans, because sometimes plans change.:rotfl:

We are doing a 7 night package from the October 24- Nov 1. We added a night at rack rate on the 23rd.:scared1: We still are booked for the Poly GVCL. We are also doing the DDP. It will be me, my DH, DS 12, DS 9, and DD7. My parents are also coming along. They never go on vacation. They will be soooo surprised about the CL part. They have no clue.:rolleyes1

We plan to do...

Chef Mickeys
Le Cellier
Nine Dragons
Cinderella's Round Table
Afternoon Tea at the GF
Crystal Palace
Hollywood and Vine (for Daughter)
Ohannas
Kona
1900 Park Fare GF (I think that is what it is called)

Illuminations Cruise (another surprise for my parents)

I think we have decided against the Fantasmic. We did it last time and did enjoy it, but I think we will pass this time. DH and I want a couple hours out together instead.:lovestruc

We plan to do a couple of pool days and MNSSHP on the 27th. I am still excited and just want to get my parents there and let the magic begin.:wizard:

[tink68]

October 8-13th Beach Club with the family. :banana: MNSSHP on the 8th (we hope) and as for dining we are going to try for T-Rex, Coral Reef and Crystal Palace. Not sure about the others yet we just know we want to try new places this time. :banana:

[TiggerStac]

We'll be there 10/22 (3 nights at Nick Hotel) - 10/25 10/25 - 11/1 at BWI deluxe club level...for the "spoil me wrotten birthday trip"! My birthday is 10/27 and I have never been for my birthday. I got a great discount w/40% off, so we went deluxe CL. We love BWI, stayed there last year.

Now...if only southwest would open up november airfares, not until 6/23. UGH.

Must dos:
MNSSHP..just have to decide date, haven't decided if I want to go on my bday or another day.
Le Cellier
CRT

Have to hit Trex for my oldest DS...other than that, just spoil me wrotten and I'll be happy :rotfl: That's hubby's job for the week!:rotfl2:

[mrsscooter]

anyone going to the MNSSHP on Oct 27th?? We are....just wondering how many of us disers are going that night.....:thumbsup2

[MouseketeerMommy]

I want to join! We're booked at CSR Oct. 24-30 for my son's 4th birthday (the 25th). SO excited!! All together we're five: Me, DH, DS, DSD (step), and her friend.

Must eats? Golly, that is a daunting task, isn't it? The must eats already listed here, though, are certainly good ones for my research. DS has requested Mickey at his birthday breakfast, for it's Chef Mickey for sure. Other than that, I'm particularly excited about the F&W Festival! :cool1:

[TiggerStac]

anyone going to the MNSSHP on Oct 27th?? We are....just wondering how many of us disers are going that night.....:thumbsup2


I'm trying to decide if I want to go on the 27th or not...it's my birthday and trying to figure out what I want to do on my birthday. My guess, we'll be there, get a 4:30 or so for CRT for dinner....I'm trying to figure out what to have kids dressed as. Anything disney i've suggested to my oldest to try and get all 3 boys to go together, he hasn't wanted to do. Of course I have a buzz costume that would fit my middle DS.

i actually had another idea, but I need to find the babies costume. I was thinking red sox players. I have seen a Wally (their mascot) costume..so I need to find that for my youngest and make sure it isn't too hot and have my other 2 sons in their jerseys and we can go as boston red sox. I can always have hubby and I in shirts/hats as red sox fans. trying to think of something a little different and I have everything already for this, except the Wally costume.

[mickeystoontown]

Hey everybody! We have an ever growing list over on the Countdown boards. I have compiled a detailed list of who is going to Pop Century, their travel dates and what they are celebrating! It is my hopes that some of us will run into each other while at Pop. Please come join us here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2033980

[Simba22]

anyone going to the MNSSHP on Oct 27th?? We are....just wondering how many of us disers are going that night.....:thumbsup2

We'll be there! :thumbsup2 We've also go tickets for the 31st! (which I lost and just called ticketing and had them replaced.... :rolleyes1) We're staying at Pop for the first time!

So far, (depending on what they do with Fantasmic and park hours), this is what I have, including my tentative ADRs:

10/23: Arrival Day
We plan to go to DTD after we check in, see Cirque du Soleil and eat dinner at Planet Hollywood.

10/24: DHS, dinner at Mama Melrose's

10/25: MK, breakfast at Ohana, dinner at The Plaza

10/26: AK, breakfast at Boma

10/27: Epcot, dinner probably at San Angel Inn. MNSSHP at night

10/28: AK, dinner at Yak & Yeti

10/29: MK, breakfast at Kona Cafe

10/30: Epcot, I want to go back to Coral Reef for dinner but my boyfriend doesn't like seafood so we'll see what happens with this one...

10/31: DHS, not sure yet...I was thinking about trying out the Brown Derby or H & V for dinner...but we are going to MNSSHP again tonight so maybe we'll leave DHS a little earlier and have dinner at Crystal Palace instead....

ETA: Boyfriend decided he wants to try Brown Derby so that's where we are at for now!

[maltdisney]

Me & my wife are all booked up for 7 nights at the Wilderness Lodge 11-18 Oct.! Wooooo Food & Wine Fest here we come!! This is our fourth time at WL - we love the place. Have stayed in Port Orleans, the Poly & Beach Club Villas and while both had things going for them (price and location, respectively) we find WL is the bomb diggity shizzle and checks all the boxes for us. Have stayed off Disney property and it really can't compare.

We're gonna book reservations for lunch / dinner (only for the latter on the days we're in Epcot, since from experience we know we'll stuff ourselves stupid for lunch visiting all the stalls on the world showcase) at the following -

Definite:
* Ohana (bring on the wings cousin)
* Le Cellier
* Brown Derby
* Teppan Edo (or as my wife calls it, 'Teppan YUM')
* Raglan Rd.
* Whispering Canyon Cafe (breakfast skillet FTW)
* Big River Grille & Brewing Works (I love beer)
* Rose & Crown (for the beer & the fireworks!)
* Coral Reef
* Casey's Corner (hot dogs++)
* Boulangerie Patisserie

& Possibly:
* Yak and Yeti (not been here yet but interested to try it out)
* Biergarten
* San Angel Inn (bring back Queso Fundido & El Rio del Tiempo!!)

139 days and counting....

[loperella]

We'll be @ CSR from the 2nd til the 10th...unless we get the "resortitius" changing thing that sometimes goes around (from what I've heard, that is);) We haven't changed resorts yet, but sometimes I still look into some of the others. This is our 1st trip to Disney so I'm just trying to get my mice in a row to go. We're also doing the water parks + so it should be quite an adventure!:goodvibes

[jhpatrick1]

Sounds like a lot of disers are going the week of Halloween.
Have any of you been there that week in previous years.? We have a ressie for Oct 23-31.
I posted a thread a while back and had just a small handful of responders; all with positive comments on how low crowds were then the past two years. But then, I have read on some other threads that Halloween crowds were crazy. I know that Halloween night will be mobbed, but how is Disney the week of Halloween? We went 2 years ago the week before halloween and that was good. Does halloween actually attract crowds like other "Holidays"?

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

were heading down september 30th to ocotber 8th. were staying at asmovies again. first trip for the kids ages 4 and 2. were celebrating(albeit early) our tenth wedding anniversary that is the 16th of october.

[Fletch3rd]

Just got off the phone making our reservations! I'm so excited! We are going Oct. 14-18 and staying for the first time at Poly. We usually stay at WL, but looking forward to the Poly!

[mickey2minnie1]

anyone going to the MNSSHP on Oct 27th?? We are....just wondering how many of us disers are going that night.....:thumbsup2

We will be there!

[Simba22]

Ugh!!! How many more days???? I feel like our trip will never get here! Our "Magic Day" as the girl as CRO called it, is July 25 so I can call and make all of our ADRs. We're also going to book the Backstage Safari tour for this trip. I'm really excited about that one!

[coloneltaylor]

Our 10th anniversary is also Oct. 16th and we are celebrating early at Disney! We are going Sept. 26th thru Oct. 3rd. Staying in Villas at AKL and SSS for first time--very excited.

[LovesTimone]

Sept. 30 thru Oct 5
POP w/ Free Dining during F&W
Birthday Trip
Girls only trip

Hoping for:
Chef Mickey- Breakfast
Le' Cellier - Dinner
Crystal Palace - Dinner
Chefs of France - Dinner
GF Cafe for - Breakfast ( Omelet Station yummo)

[Vility]

My 90 days are coming up really soon.
WHat time of the morning do the announce the extra magic hours?

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

im officially out of the triple number for countdown days!!!!

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi everyone!

Anyone else going crazy not having the October calendar up yet??:surfweb:

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

insane!!! altho i did find the link earlier today for the dates for the halloween party, and correct me if i am wrong folks but when that party is happening the park closes to all but those who have bought tickets for this event rite? therefore thered be no emh?

Hi everyone!

Anyone else going crazy not having the October calendar up yet??:surfweb:

[Simba22]

Booked my airfare this morning! This will be our first time flying on an airline other than Delta! I booked Southwest because the flight itself was a little more expensive but they don't charge for checked bags. We normally only check one each on the way down, but I usually check at least one more on the way back for souvenirs and stuff and I didn't want to have to pay an additional fee. I can't believe Delta charges $15 for the first bag and the $25 for each additional! :confused3 So we booked Southwest for like $540 R/T for the both of us! :banana: Now if my ticker would just move a little faster!

[Vility]

I am so excited!
I am starting my vaca in september, but finishing in october!

[LuvsEeyore]

I am going absolutely insane waiting for October hours. My 90+10 day is July 5 and I have no idea what to plan. I really need to know when Spectro and Wishes are going to be. We are skipping Fantasmic as I think it will frighten my DD2 1/2. This is torture! :confused:

[baj0505]

We are spending 10/1-10/4 at Pop for free dining then moving over to the BCV from 10/4-10/7 and staying on our DVC points. I'm dreading making ADR's under the new system and dealing with:

1) we have a split stay so I have to go thru the process 2 times :sick:
2) the second stay is on DVC points and the system isn't recognizing DVC reservation numbers
3) I can start making reservations this Friday and the lack of a calendar is driving me crazy
4) I've been playing with the online ADR system and no matter what day/time I select I cannot get a single Le Cellier reservation to display as being available -- it is a MUST DO for by DH

[Vility]

I just booked all my ADR!!!!!!!!!
Here is our game plan for our vacation!

Who is in your party
Dan Dad
Allison Mom
Andrew kid 1
Genevieve kid 2
Your travel dates
September 26, 2009 – October 3, 2009
Where are you staying
Wilderness Lodge – regular room
What Advanced Dining Reservations you have made (if any)
Disney Dining Plan
• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
• Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
• A Fairytale Lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table
(7 table, 7 quick, 7 snacks)
If you have a set itinerary

Saturday
September 26, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Arrive at hotel, look around and get a snack
Magic Kingdom® Park
El Pirata y el Perico Restaurante (D)(1Q)

Sunday
September 27, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Roaring Fork (B) (1S)
Epcot®
Quick Service (L)
8:35pm
Coral Reef Restaurant (D)(1T)

Monday
September 28, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Roaring Fork (B) (1S)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Pizza Planet (L) (1Q)
6:50pm
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant (D)(1T)

Tuesday
September 29, 2009
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
8:10am
Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch (B) (1T)
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Swimming
Nap
Roaring Fork (D) (1Q)
Magic Kingdom® Park
7:00pm
Mickey’s not so scary Halloween Party


Wednesday
September 30, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Roaring Fork (B) (1S)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Flame Tree Barbeque (1Q)
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
7:15pm
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue†** (D) (2T)

Thursday
October 1, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Roaring Fork (B) (1S)
Epcot®
Or
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Or
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Quick Service (L)

Friday
October 2, 2009
Magic Kingdom® Park
Main Street Bakery (B) (1S)
Go shopping until 11:30am
12:10pm
A Fairytale Lunch at Cinderella’s Royal Table (L) (2T)


Saturday
October 3, 2009
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Roaring Fork (B)(pay out of pocket)
Lounge around hotel until flight home.


Any special plans, events, etc that you have planned
Mickeys not so scary Halloween party

[mickeystoontown]

Good morning! For all of you staying at Pop Century and celebrating something special, please come join our ever growing Pop Century Countdown: What Will You Celebrate? thread. Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post29190139

And, if you need something to help you pass the time until your next Disney vacation rolls around, check out my trip report. We had a lots of things happen last trip....stuck on ride, a missing tooth, a driveby scooter accident and more. The link is in my signature.

[mickey2minnie1]

insane!!! altho i did find the link earlier today for the dates for the halloween party, and correct me if i am wrong folks but when that party is happening the park closes to all but those who have bought tickets for this event rite? therefore thered be no emh?


Right! No EMH at the MK. Party is from 7-12.

Still no hours for October!!:confused3

:worship:

[My2Qtz0205]

Hours have been posted! Check on the Official October 2009 thread for the link.

Here is what I have planned:

The party includes me (33), DH (34), DS (will turn 7 on our trip), DD (3 1/2), my mom, my in-laws, my BIL (32), and my SIL (30-ish).

Our flight arrives at noon on Friday the 16th. Our in-laws are driving and will arrive the 15th, so they will open up the house for us.

Fri., 16th: Arrive, grocery shop, go to Epcot for Illuminations
Sa., 17th: CRT Breakfast, MK
Sun., 18th: DHS, MNSSHP
Mo., 19th: Epcot World Showcase
Tu., 20th: AK, late dinner for DH & I at Cali Grill
W., 21st: Epcot Future World
Th., 22nd: MK, DS's bday dinner at Chef Mickey's, DTD for birthday shopping
Fri., 23rd: Depart on 8am flight

We do plan on taking midday breaks back at the house. I know the 22nd is not optimal for MK because of AM EMH, but it is DS's birthday, and I can't imagine spending it at any other park (especially since it will be our last day!)

[mickey2minnie1]

Hours have been posted! Check on the Official October 2009 thread for the link.

Here is what I have planned:

The party includes me (33), DH (34), DS (will turn 7 on our trip), DD (3 1/2), my mom, my in-laws, my BIL (32), and my SIL (30-ish).

Our flight arrives at noon on Friday the 16th. Our in-laws are driving and will arrive the 15th, so they will open up the house for us.

Fri., 16th: Arrive, grocery shop, go to Epcot for Illuminations
Sa., 17th: CRT Breakfast, MK
Sun., 18th: DHS, MNSSHP
Mo., 19th: Epcot World Showcase
Tu., 20th: AK, late dinner for DH & I at Cali Grill
W., 21st: Epcot Future World
Th., 22nd: MK, DS's bday dinner at Chef Mickey's, DTD for birthday shopping
Fri., 23rd: Depart on 8am flight

We do plan on taking midday breaks back at the house. I know the 22nd is not optimal for MK because of AM EMH, but it is DS's birthday, and I can't imagine spending it at any other park (especially since it will be our last day!)

When I click on the Disney Website - nothing yet!:confused:

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

thanks! someone answered me on here somewhere....hours are up on the travel agent website.....

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Oct.pdf

Right! No EMH at the MK. Party is from 7-12.

Still no hours for October!!:confused3

:worship:

[RJO]

Wife and I both in mid fifties going back for 2nd visit...first was in 2007 with son and GF ...this one just us with cs dining...staying at CSR...also have tickets for Mickeys Not So Happy Halloween Party...will we look dumb not bringing child?...eating at CP for sure...hoping to do something special for wifes Bday on 30th...any ideas....we booked last week and last nite I booked air ...cant wait...:goodvibes

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

cant answer you on the party, not doing it. however dh and i ate at cp in 05 with no kids and had a blast!!! im a huge pooh fanatic! for you wifes bday why dont you check out the cake chatter thread on here? did you know disney will custom make cakes? i didnt and will be surprising dh wiht an anniversary cake(our tenth) on our last nite. the cakes start at 6 inch which i think are a generic premade one with no extras or you can go up to 8 inches to start to customize it.


Wife and I both in mid fifties going back for 2nd visit...first was in 2007 with son and GF ...this one just us with cs dining...staying at CSR...also have tickets for Mickeys Not So Happy Halloween Party...will we look dumb not bringing child?...eating at CP for sure...hoping to do something special for wifes Bday on 30th...any ideas....we booked last week and last nite I booked air ...cant wait...:goodvibes

[Simba22]

Wife and I both in mid fifties going back for 2nd visit...first was in 2007 with son and GF ...this one just us with cs dining...staying at CSR...also have tickets for Mickeys Not So Happy Halloween Party...will we look dumb not bringing child?...eating at CP for sure...hoping to do something special for wifes Bday on 30th...any ideas....we booked last week and last nite I booked air ...cant wait...:goodvibes

We don't have any kids and we are going to the Halloween Party TWICE on this trip! We went one night in 2007 (4 adults) and we all had such a great time!

ETA: Ummm...does anyone know why there are no park hours listed for 10/31? :confused3

[penni520]

I am getting ready for my 2nd Solo Trip:banana: I will be staying again at the Pop, 7nights, 6 days park pass Free dining
Tuesday 29th - Arrive, check in, downtown disney until supper then eating at whispering canyon cafe, Wednesday - Hollywood studio's all day and night. Eating at 50's Prime Cafe (Love this place). Thursday - Animal Kingdom, Dinner at 1900 Park Fare. Friday - My g/f is coming from Tampa we will be heading to Epcot and dinner at Biergarten in Germany, Saturday - Back to Epcot and doing things we missed and the food and wine festival Dinner at Corel Reef. Sunday - Magic Kingdom Dinner at 'Ohana. Monday - Hollywood Studio's or Animal Kingdom dinner at Chef Mickey. Tueday -Leaving the sad's day of my life, finishing shopping, late check out, Lunch at the Pop Century.

[PrincessaC]

We'll be there Oct. 11 through Oct. 18

7nights and 6 days @ The Poly!!!!:cool1:

Can't wait to to make my ADR's next week. :banana:

We're planning for

ESPN for dinner the first day (dh has to watch the game:rolleyes:) not sure if I need ADR's for this one :confused3

Yak and Yeti (L)
Coral Reef (D)
Brown Derby (L)
Fultons (D)
Liberty Tree Tavern (D)
Kona's (D)
Ohana's (B)
Chef Mickey's (B)
Kona's (B)

We're thinking about the Poly Laua Dinner show but not sure:confused3

[MiJo]

POFQ, October 4-10, 2009.
We just switched from SoG to POFQ with a Military Discount, thanks to DU.
We plan to try Raglan Road (DTD); will definitely make ressies for Boma; will head back to Trail's End at FW for the buffet. Might also try Yak and Yeti the restaurant in Italy this trip, among others.
See you there!

[Capt. Barbosa]

Hours have been posted! Check on the Official October 2009 thread for the link.

Here is what I have planned:

The party includes me (33), DH (34), DS (will turn 7 on our trip), DD (3 1/2), my mom, my in-laws, my BIL (32), and my SIL (30-ish).

Our flight arrives at noon on Friday the 16th. Our in-laws are driving and will arrive the 15th, so they will open up the house for us.

Fri., 16th: Arrive, grocery shop, go to Epcot for Illuminations
Sa., 17th: CRT Breakfast, MK
Sun., 18th: DHS, MNSSHP
Mo., 19th: Epcot World Showcase
Tu., 20th: AK, late dinner for DH & I at Cali Grill
W., 21st: Epcot Future World
Th., 22nd: MK, DS's bday dinner at Chef Mickey's, DTD for birthday shopping
Fri., 23rd: Depart on 8am flight

We do plan on taking midday breaks back at the house. I know the 22nd is not optimal for MK because of AM EMH, but it is DS's birthday, and I can't imagine spending it at any other park (especially since it will be our last day!)

Well we will keep an eye out for you! LOL WE are there from Oct 16th to 25th. Its me,DW, DS10 and DS who turns 8 on Sat 17th we will be at the MK
Sun DS
Mon EPCOT
Tues AK
Wed EPCOT
Thurs MNSSHP
Fri and Sat see what the day brings
Sun home

[Simba22]

OK so now that the park hours for October have been released I havehad to almost completely rearrange my schedule!

This is what we have now:

10/23:
Arrival Day
Dinner at Planet Hollywood (yes, we actually like it there! lol)

10/24:
Epcot
dinner at Nine Dragons


10/25:
DHS
Dinner at Brown Derby

10/26:
MK
Breakfast at Kona Cafe
Dinner at The Plaza

10/27:
AK
late lunch at Yak & Yeti
MNSSHP

10/28:
Backstage Safari Tour at 8:30am
Epcot
Dinner at San Angel Inn

10/29:
DHS
Dinner at Mama Melrose's

10/30:
AK
Breakfast at Boma
Dinner at T-Rex

10/31:
MK
Breakfast at Ohana
MNSSHP

11/1:
Leave for home :sad1:

[mickey2minnie1]

Hi everyone! I cannot believe how close we are getting. When I started this thread, it seemed so far off. Now we are making our adrs. Everyone's plans look like a lot of thought was pur into them. I have been doing and redoing mine.

Anyone trying for an Illuminations Cruise?

Anyone planning to check out Disney Quest?

[foltzy]

99 days to go. It's very exciting. I can't believe how close we are, when we started we were at 300 and some days. Now we're in the double digits and about to make ADRs.

[My2Qtz0205]

We are at 96 days out! :banana:

I have Plan A and Plan B, in case I can't get an ADR at CRT.

Plan A:10/16 Arrive at MCO at noon, get bags & rental car, eat lunch, arrive at house around 2. Unpack, grocery shop, swim. Head out to Epcot around 7:30 or 8, watch Illuminations.

10/17 Breakfast at CRT. Do MK for the day.

10/18 DHS for the day, MNSSHP that evening

10/19 EP WS

10/20 AK. Anniversary dinner at Cali Grill.

10/21 EP FW

10/22 DS's bday. MK for the day. Early dinner at Chef Mickey's. Shopping at DTD. Go home, pack up. :sad1:

10/23 Wake up at 5am :eek: Arrive at MCO at 6. Flight departs at 8am.

Plan B (hoping I don't need this!!)
10/16 Arrive, yada, yada. Get settled and go to MK for the evening.

10/17 Akershus breakfast. EP day 1.

10/18 DHS. MNSSHP that evening.

10/19 MK Day 1

10/20 AK. Anniversary dinner at Cali Grill

10/21 EP Day 2

10/22 MK Day 2. DS's bday dinner at Chef Mickey's, shopping at DTD.

[mrsscooter]

Congrats on the double digits....we will be doing the double digit dance soon!!!! Our group is having a big campout here locally so that we can get together and make our ADRs at the same time and nail down our "plan". I cant wait until I can announce our "99" days and counting as well as our schedule!

[macraven]

i need to go back and start at page one to take notes on which homies will be at the motherland when i am......

i'll be there from 9/30 to 10/8.

9/30 O'Hana (d)
10/1 Wave (d)
10/2 Kona (d)
10/3 GFC (d)
10/4 Tony (d)
10/5 LeCellier (d)
10/6 Coral Reef (d)
10/7 Plaza (L)
10/7 Chef/France(d)
10/8 food court, check out day

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

we'll be checking in and leaving the same days!

i need to go back and start at page one to take notes on which homies will be at the motherland when i am......

i'll be there from 9/30 to 10/8.

9/30 O'Hana (d)
10/1 Wave (d)
10/2 Kona (d)
10/3 GFC (d)
10/4 Tony (d)
10/5 LeCellier (d)
10/6 Coral Reef (d)
10/7 Plaza (L)
10/7 Chef/France(d)
10/8 food court, check out day

[ahappydisneymommy]

We will be staying at the Beach Club resort. :cool1:

9/30 Beaches and Cream
10/1 Lilo and Stitch Breakfast Ohana
10/2 MNSSHP
10/3 1900 Park Fare Breakfast
10/4 Donald's Safari Breakfast
10/5 Princess Story Book Breakfast and Le Cellier Dinner
10/6 Chef Mickey's Breakfast

[mrsscooter]

Ok, so we are thiiiiiiiiiiis close to doing the double digit dance....so I figured I would post our "plan", or should i say what I hope will be our plan....

Oct 24th leave Ct at 3am & pull in for the night around 4pm (North Carolina..?)
Oct 25th leave at 8am & pull in for the night around 3pm (Georgia..?)
Oct 26th leave at 8am & arrive Fort Wilderness around 12noon.....maybe sooner...lol

Oct 26th.. check in, un hook, have dinner and go explore the campground Magic Kingdom tonight.....magic hours open till midnight
Oct 27th.. let the kids decided what to do....something light, MNSSHP tonight!!!
Oct 28th.. Resort hop, ride the monorail, maybe some mini golf. Recupe after the party
Oct 29th.. Animal Kingdom.........Mickeys Backyard BBQ tonight
Oct 30th..Sea World
Oct 31st.. stay at the fort and participate in halloween activities for the kids
Nov.1..Cinderellas Royal Table for breakfast.....then off to Epcot
Nov. 2.. Disney Studios.......Sci Fi for dinner
Nov. 3.. Water Park....maybe the new Aquatica
Nov. 4..Magic kingdom and then maybe park hop
Nov. 5 Check out.....sad sad day.....

Ok, just thought I would share....of course this is going to change at least 5 times between now and when we go. LOL

[Simba22]

Oct 27th.. let the kids decided what to do....something light, MNSSHP tonight!!!


We are also from CT and we'll be at the party on the 27th too! :wave:

[mrsscooter]

Where in Ct are you guys from? We are in the Norwich area. Will be at the Fort Wilderness Campground! Wave.....

[Simba22]

Where in Ct are you guys from? We are in the Norwich area. Will be at the Fort Wilderness Campground! Wave.....

We're in Naugatuck! Staying at POP which is new for us but I'd much rather be at Coronado Springs! Although this will be our first trip back to The World in a year and a half so I'm happy just to be going!

[mrsscooter]

You will love the Pop if you have kids. They have a splash area, a kiddie pool and a regular pool. The oversized "toys"....Mr. Potato head and Playdough cans are great.........my kids loved them, as well as the big wheel. It is very spread out, and the rooms are smaller than most, but its still a great resort. We had stayed at the Coronado, but decided it wasnt very kid friendly for us. But I think that may have had to do with the fact that we were in what seemed like the last room, of the last building, all the way in the far back corner......LOL I am sure we will pass you guys at some point at MNSSHP! Very close to our 99 day mark....whooo whoooo

[Simba22]

nope, no kids for us! We thought about staying at a moderate again this year, but for the amount of time we actually spend in the room, it doesn't make sense to spend the extra money.

See you at the party! Counting today (since it's only 20 after 9 in the morning) we have 100 days to go!

[mrsscooter]

I cant beleive I forgot to come here and do my double digit dance!!!!!! What a trageday...........so I will do it now..........

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana::banana:

Ok, so the official number is........drum roll please.........................

:woohoo:96 days until we leave!!!!!:woohoo:

[DaughteroftheKing]

Less than 3 months for us...so about 90 days.

Staying at a value resort
3 days in MK, 2 days in Epcot

Dining musts: One or Two Character meals. Hoping to do the one with Mickey and Chip/Dale. Boma (African Buffet), Trails End.

[lustergirl]

First time staying at POP: 10/1/-10/6. My dining ressies aer:

Coral Reef- Lunch
Chef Mickey's- Dinner
Ohana's Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch
SciFi- Lunch

[Capt. Barbosa]

Less than 3 months for us...so about 90 days.

Staying at a value resort
3 days in MK, 2 days in Epcot

Dining musts: One or Two Character meals. Hoping to do the one with Mickey and Chip/Dale. Boma (African Buffet), Trails End.

have you made your ADR's (Advanced Dining Reservations)yet? Your staying onsite so you can book your Adr's for your trip when you hit the 90 day mark and for the Character Breakfasts and Boma you are going to want to do ASAP. And I think the Mickey,Chip and Dale one you are looking at is Chef Mickeys at the Contemporary Resort.

[hrslvr142]

We are headed to the World Oct 17-24. Staying at SSR. Since we are within our 90 days (Woo Hoo) made ADRs for

CP breakfast 10/19
CM dinner on 10/23

[crazy4wdw]

I'm headed also to WDW this October primarily for the Epcot Food & Wine Fest. This will be my first time at F&W since 2005 and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be at Port Orleans French Quarter from 10/17-10/25. I'll probably check out MNSSHP on 10/20. So far I have ADR's at Le Cellier, Cape May Cafe, Chef Mickey's, Tony's Town Square Cafe, Whispering Canyon, and Sci-Fi Dine In.

[My2Qtz0205]

We are at 96 days out! :banana:

I have Plan A and Plan B, in case I can't get an ADR at CRT.

Plan A:10/16 Arrive at MCO at noon, get bags & rental car, eat lunch, arrive at house around 2. Unpack, grocery shop, swim. Head out to Epcot around 7:30 or 8, watch Illuminations.

10/17 Breakfast at CRT. Do MK for the day.

10/18 DHS for the day, MNSSHP that evening

10/19 EP WS

10/20 AK. Anniversary dinner at Cali Grill.

10/21 EP FW

10/22 DS's bday. MK for the day. Early dinner at Chef Mickey's. Shopping at DTD. Go home, pack up. :sad1:

10/23 Wake up at 5am :eek: Arrive at MCO at 6. Flight departs at 8am.

Plan B (hoping I don't need this!!)
10/16 Arrive, yada, yada. Get settled and go to MK for the evening.

10/17 Akershus breakfast. EP day 1.

10/18 DHS. MNSSHP that evening.

10/19 MK Day 1

10/20 AK. Anniversary dinner at Cali Grill

10/21 EP Day 2

10/22 MK Day 2. DS's bday dinner at Chef Mickey's, shopping at DTD.

Plan A it is!! I got all of the ADR's I wanted!:cool1:

We have CRT at 8:25 a.m. on 10/17, Cali Grill at 7:15 p.m. on 10/20, and Chef Mickey's at 5:10 p.m. on 10/22!

[foltzy]

We got all the ADR's we wanted

10-19 Chef Mickey (My dh birthday)
10-20 Crystal Palace
10-21 Whispering Canyon Cafe
10-22 1900 Park Fare
10-23 Trail's End
10-24 (Breakfast) Crystal Palace (This is also my birthday)
10-24 (Dinner) Libertry Tree Tavern

[candeeapril]

I'm so excited I get to make my ADr's tomorrow1!:thumbsup2

[candeeapril]

We got the ADR's we wanted too:cool1:

Oct 24 Boma@6:15
oct 25 Chef Mickey @6:30
oct 26 Tutto Italiano@6:25
oct 27 Sanaa 5:30
oct 28 san angel inn lunch @1:30
oct 29 fantasmic pkg mama melrose
oct 30 lunch @CRT @ 12:05

:lovestruc:woohoo::yay::banana::love:

[mickey2minnie1]

We got our adrs!:cool1:

:worship:10/25 CRT 10:40 am
:yay:Chef Mickeys 5:15 pm
:worship:10/26 Le Cellier 12:30 pm
Garden Grill 12:30 pm
10/27 MNNSHP
10/28 H&V 11:45
:cloud9:10/29 Ohanas 5:00/Illuminations Cruise
10/30 Kona 7:10 pm (Could not get any earlier :confused3)
:worship:10/31 CP 8:10 am

Now I can relax a bit!:angel:

[91Coupe]

We are there 17-24 and have our ADR's done.:thumbsup2
Birthday time for my DS who will turn 5 on this trip.:bday:

[Capt. Barbosa]

Plan A it is!! I got all of the ADR's I wanted!:cool1:
10/17 Breakfast at CRT. Do MK for the day.

10/18 DHS for the day, MNSSHP that evening

10/19 EP WS

10/20 AK. Anniversary dinner at Cali Grill.

10/21 EP FW

10/22 DS's bday. MK for the day. Early dinner at Chef Mickey's. Shopping at DTD.





We will be wandering the same parks, have fun and happy anniversary.

10/17 MK Ds 8th birthday
10/18 DS
10/19 Epcot
10/20 AK
10/21 MK a.m. Epcot p.m.
10/22 MNSSHP

[tygerlilly27]

okay have not read all of the posts here but here are our ADR's for our october 3rd-10th trip:

Sci-fi Dine In 10/3 @ 6:30pm
Coral Reef 10/4 @ 7:15pm
Teppan Edo 10/6 @ 12:10pm
Whispering Canyon 10/6@6:25pm
Tusker House 10/8 @12:45pm
LeCellier 10/9 @ 7:50pm
O’Hana 10/10 @ 9:20am

we are staying at ASMo and attending the october 8th MNSSHP.

[DisembodiedGwen]

We will be staying from 10/4 to 10/13 at CSR!

Our dining adventure includes:

50's PTC
Crystal Palace
CRT
Boma's
Narcoossee's
Biergarten
Kona Cafe
California Grill
Blue Zoo
Kimonos
Tutto Itialia
Teppan Edo

Extras: MNSSHP 10/6 and La Nouba 10/9

[DisneyInDel]

We were going in September..now its the 24th of October till the 30th...my granddaughter does not wanna stay in her Mom's belly...works for me..:goodvibes

DW is happy too...weather is much more bearable for her..so I'm happy too.:thumbsup2

Split stay at AKL: and Beach Club..DW and I and Food and Wine..so excited...

ADRs..done

Flights..done

Obsessing..not EVEN close to being done.:banana:

[candeeapril]

we'll be there oct 24th-31st at AKL see you there!!:thumbsup2

[DisneyInDel]

we'll be there oct 24th-31st at AKL see you there!!:thumbsup2

Only at the AKL for 1 day...sad about that..but at least we get to enjoy the Savannah on the morning of the 25th with our coffee..

Enjoy your time. :thumbsup2

[disneychard]

What is the average temperature in Oct/ Is it warm enough for shorts?

:confused3:confused3

[candeeapril]

What is the average temperature in Oct/ Is it warm enough for shorts?

:confused3:confused3

We've been there the first week of Oct. and it was mid 80's everyday at least!! The last two years we've gone the first two weeks of Nov. and we still wore shorts. I did get colder when the sun went down (60's). This will be our first time there at the end of Oct. so we're hoping for warm but not HOT weather.:wizard:

Also, when we go inNov it's usually right after the daylight saving time. So it gets dark earlier which also means it's colder earlier too.

[kaliope]

October is right around the corner! Taking 4 yr old to Disney for the first time Oct 10-15th.
Staying at ASMo
ADR Chef Mickey & Sci Fi
Pirate League and MNSSHP!

Whee!!!
:woohoo:

[Aggie]

I just booked our trip for 10/01/09 at the Poly. This is our first rip since 2007I'm so excited I can't sleep! But I will say I have sticker shock after booking the airfare today. $19. for first bag, $25. for second! Then we had to pay $20. for each of us (only 2 but ...) to reserve 2 seats together on the plane.
What a rip off!!!! I thought I was doing well with a reduced air fare but after all these add ons! But we're going to Disney so I'll celebrate! :yay:

[lvmetsfan]

Booked a few weeks back for 10/24-11/1 at POR.

10/24 DTD - Wolfgang Puck's maybe head to MK after
10/25 AK - early dinner Boma; MNSSHP
10/26 - HS - Playhouse Disney lunch and Ohana dinner
10/27 - MK - breakfast Chef Mickey's, lunch Tony's Town Square
10/28 - Epcot - dinner Les Chefs
10/29 - probably Sea World
10/30 - probably AK EMH
10/31 - probably Universal Studios

[Simba22]

I just booked our trip for 10/01/09 at the Poly. This is our first rip since 2007I'm so excited I can't sleep! But I will say I have sticker shock after booking the airfare today. $19. for first bag, $25. for second! Then we had to pay $20. for each of us (only 2 but ...) to reserve 2 seats together on the plane.
What a rip off!!!! I thought I was doing well with a reduced air fare but after all these add ons! But we're going to Disney so I'll celebrate! :yay:

Delta tried that nonsense too! I have always flown Delta and switched to Southwest for our upcoming trip. No luggage fees! :banana: It still cost $500 for 2 roundtrip tickets, but we're leaving on a Friday and coming back on a Sunday so that automatically jacks up the price. I'll rethink our travel days for the next trip...

[Lizzie&Sophies Mom]

Oct 25-Nov1, staying at CBR. Taking our DD4 and her little sister 18mo. Dining all figured out.

Oct 25-Fultons
Oct 26- Sci Fi
Oct 27- Lunch at Tusker House then off to MNSSHP
Oct 28- LeCellier
Oct 29- CRT
Oct 30- 1900 Park
Oct 31- Wolfgang Pucks

This is our second trip. Last year we took the oldest as a reward to potty training. This will be the little ones first trip. 71 days to go and I can't wait.

[MN Disneyfan]

Staying Oct 25-Nov 1

25th-Teppan Edo (Epcot)
26th-Crystal Palace Breakfast at MK
27th- Chef Mickeys breakfast and MNSSHP
28th-Cape May Breakfast
29th-Princess Breakfast at Akershuh
30th-1900 Park Fare Breakfast
31st-Teppan Edo again :)

[honeydiane1953]

Citricos oct 4th Teppan Edo oct 5th Wave oct 6th and MNSSHP this nite, Artist point oct 7th, Jiko the 8th, Flying Fish the 9th and Woofgang Puck on the 10th. I will be going solo and i will love it. I can go and do what I want without trying to please others.

[tink771]

Csr 10/22-10/26, mnsshp 10/22

[rlahsin]

Hi everyone! We will be staying at the Beach Club from 10/4 - 10/12, and we'll be celebrating our daughter's 5th birthday on October 8th! Here are our ADRs for the week:

Yachtmans
Sci-Fi
CRT (yipee!)
Jiko
Akershus
Cafe May (breakfast)
Flying Fish Cafe
Liberty Tree Tavern
Yak & Yeti
Garden Grill

We're also going to be attending MNNSHP on 10/6!

Regina

[roxanec]

I planned a last minute trip with my daughter 8 and she doesn't want to go to Magic Kingdom on Halloween night. Is there anything else special going on for us to do on October 31st? I just started checking this site.

[WendyWDWLover]

Hello! Have had this October Disney trip planned since last October. This is a Family Vacation there is a total of 11 people going. We also are celebrating my brothers 17th birthday. Staying at CSR from 10/8 - 10/18. Our ADR are the following:
Coral Reef
Crystal Palace (Breakfast)
Planet Hollywood
1900 Park Fare (Dinner)
Crystal Palace (Dinner)
Hollywood & Vine (Fantasmic Package)
Le Cellier
Chef Mickey's (Breakfast)
Kona Cafe
Biergarten

[lacy1101]

I don't think I've posted here, so here goes:

October 2-11 at AS Sports:

2nd - arrive mid-afternoon; DHS; Hoop-Dee-Doo Review (first time!)
3rd - MK; dinner at 1900 PF; Spectro
4th - AK; dinner at Narcoossee's
5th - Epcot; late lunch/dinner at ESPN Cafe
6th - DH & DS golf; DHS; late lunch at 50s PT Cafe; Illuminations Cruise (first time!)
7th - US/IOA; dinner at 'Ohana
8th - Late breakfast at Crystal Palace; MNSSHP (first time!)
9th - US/IOA; AK evening EMH (first time!); dinner at Kona Cafe
10th - DHS morning EMH; park-hop to repeate any favorites (?); dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe
11th - Go home . . . :sad2:

[buzznina]

I planned a last minute trip with my daughter 8 and she doesn't want to go to Magic Kingdom on Halloween night. Is there anything else special going on for us to do on October 31st? I just started checking this site.

2 years ago we stayed at CSR and they had some tables setup outside and was giving out candy, stickers and little toys. DTD has a lot going on BUT it is packed, because a lot of locals take their kids there. Each store gives out candy or other stuff and there will be lines, I would suggest to try and get there early if you are going to do it.
We will also be at WDW during halloween, staying at CSR from 10/24 - 11/1. We have not made any ADRs, we learned our lesson 5 years ago when we took our 1st DD when she was 3 months old that it was very hard to keep to any type of plans. Our 2nd DD will be 3-1/2 months old when we go, so we are just going to go with the flow, relax and take our time enjoying just being at WDW:)

[DaughteroftheKing]

Our first family trip!!

Arriving Oct 17th, staying at POP.

MNSSHP on Oct 22nd

ADRs:
Chef Mickey's (Dinner)
Garden Grill
Liberty Tree Tavern
T-Rex (lunch)
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Boma (Dinner)
Crystal Palace (bfast)

Snacks and CS places I hope to hit:
Dole Whip
School bread in Norway
Pecos Bill (taco salad and pork bbq)
Columbia Harbor House
All the yummy snack carts at Food & Wine!:banana:

Must-Do Attractions:
Swiss Family Tree House
Pirates of Carribbean
Tom Sawyer's Island
Small World
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
Monster's Inc
Splash Mountain
Haunted Mansion
Mickey or Minnie's House
Dumbo

Misc stuff I can't wait for:
*Pin trading for the first time
*MNSSHP!
*Getting character autographs
*Our character meals
*Taking great pics in front of the castle
*Shopping at DTD and all the souvie shops
*Spending so much family togetherness time that we're ready to shove each other off a cliff! :laughing:
*Seeing the other resorts that we have meals at (Contemp, AKL, FWL)

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

Have gone to WDW past two years..were NOT planning on going this year but we just couldn't resist and decided a few days ago to go ahead and book for October :yay:

October 13-19 at Pop Century with regular free dining plan

Ressies for now:
Sci-Fi
CP early breakfast before MK opens :cloud9: (love getting pix with empty Main Street)
Coral Reef
1900 Park Fare dinner
Tony's dinner
LTT early dinner ADR at 4pm before MNSSHP on October 18th

We are keeping this a secret from our two daughters and are going to suprise them the morning of October 13 when we leave with the news that we're going to Disney in a few hours :dance3: We can't wait to see their reaction! :love: