Dec 2009- anyone else [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

CaliforniaDreamin

08-03-2008, 10:00 AM

Ok, so I got on the Disboards this morning with NO intention of booking a trip. I noticed at the top that the ticket prices were going up. So out of curiosity, I looked them up. Didn't really seem to be much of a change, but it's been a while since we have bought tickets. Out of curiosity, I also looked at the 2009 packages. I noticed the new Quick Service dining plan. And I noticed that they have a Junior plan that would include our two teenagers. My mind started reeling. I started thinking....and thinking. I mentioned it to my DH. He didn't seem to really protest so I called WDW (they are on my speed dial) and booked a trip! Just a short one, three nights and four days. But we are going on my DD's 16th B-day! We will be there Dec 3-6. And it will be decorated for Christmas!!!!! I have always wanted to go to WDW when the Christmas decorations were up. YAY!!!!:cool1: :cheer2:

Wingedheart

08-03-2008, 10:22 AM

We're planning on 12/24-12/28 for my husband's 40th birthday and our first Christmas at the World! Hooray!

I will have to check out that Junior plan you mentioned??

Donald - my hero

08-08-2008, 07:01 PM

We're arriving November 30 and staying till December 14th!!!

POR

Deluxe dining

25th Wedding anniversary

:cool1: :dance3: :cool1:

Dawn68PA

08-08-2008, 07:55 PM

We are trying to go Dec 4-12 '09. Bonding trip for DH & I since the kids are all grown up. :lovestruc

lyeag

08-09-2008, 05:16 PM

We are planning to go from Dec 21-27. We usually go every other Dec, but this year dh will be in Iraq.

brack

08-09-2008, 08:38 PM

We arrive December 28th and leave Saturday January 3rd on the Magic. :woohoo:

S'sMom

08-10-2008, 02:07 PM

:goodvibes

We will be going December 21-28, 2008. December 21-24 Port Orleans French Quarter then December 24-28 Disney Cruise (4 night)

:cheer2: :woohoo: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :dance3:

blondie219

08-10-2008, 06:36 PM

khertz

08-10-2008, 11:04 PM

My husband and I are planning a trip for around the first week of December '09. He keeps picking on me for researching/planning so much when it's so far away, but I can't help it! It will be the first time I won't be staying on property since the very first time I went about 14 years ago, which I'm a little nervous about. We'll be staying at our timeshare, and taking my parents and his along for the trip. I'm very excited to be going when it'll be decorated for Christmas! We're New Orleans people, so we always went at Mardi Gras before.

Stacieb

08-10-2008, 11:08 PM

I'm planning on it!!! I just have to talk DH into it.. Maybe I will just surprise him!:lmao:
Always wanted to go at X mas time..:love:

hoosiergirl7

08-12-2008, 12:02 AM

Wingedheart

08-14-2008, 03:57 PM

Hooray - all booked for Christmas and my DH's 40th birthday at WDW!!! Our first stay at the POLY!! :yay: :yay:

Any ideas for a special birthday dinner for him??:wizard:

Mom2Max

11-20-2008, 06:57 PM

Anyone want to predict any discounts/promotions Disney might have for us in Dec 09? I'm hoping they will repeat the buy 4, get 3 deal for the second half of the year!!:santa: :santa:

Charleyann

11-21-2008, 05:05 AM

My Ds , myself, friend and her DS all taking our first Disney Cruise in Dec 2009! We are also staying at Disney for an additional 10 days!!!!!!

Yippee.............

7 days until we leave for Carnival cruise and then 3 weeks at Disney!!!!! We love Disney in December!!!!!!!

Charleyann

Mom2Max

11-21-2008, 09:56 AM

Hooray - all booked for Christmas and my DH's 40th birthday at WDW!!! Our first stay at the POLY!! :yay: :yay:

Any ideas for a special birthday dinner for him??:wizard:

How about California Grill during MK fireworks? It's just a monorail ride away from the POLY.:goodvibes

JessR

11-21-2008, 12:02 PM

no december for me, I wish I was going.

Dani C

11-24-2008, 11:01 AM

Still in the planning stages, so not sure about the dates yet, but I will be there. I can't decide whether to take my daughter out of school for a while to go or just wait until her winter break. Also, I could stay longer if I wait and go over Christmas rather than early December. Any suggestions??

dazednconfused

12-11-2008, 11:04 PM

We're planning to return to WDW Nov 26-Dec8 2009! We just got back from our 1st trip! It was so much fun!!

Dawn68PA

12-12-2008, 05:45 AM

We are trying to go Dec 4-12 '09. Bonding trip for DH & I since the kids are all grown up. :lovestruc

We booked! This has changed though. We are going December 3-13! Added 2 days :lovestruc It's not just DH & I anymore either. We're now taking our DD18 and her friend as well. We'll have somewhat different iteneraries though so DH & I will still have some time for just the 2 of us. :goodvibes

Jennia

12-12-2008, 03:07 PM

Us!! My dd will be not quite two and a half and we're going on an extended family trip with my parents, brother, and uncle. DH probably won't be going since he has limited vacation time (plus he isn't as fond of Disney as we are. . .freak!). No set in stone dates yet, but looking at arriving around Dec 12 and staying for 7 days. :banana:

Duke&Tree

12-14-2008, 10:32 PM

DH and I are booked for Dec 11-20, 2009. Finally, we're under a year :thumbsup2

Jennia

12-21-2008, 03:29 PM

For those who have already booked, were there any discounts or codes out yet?

MegRaeWhay

12-30-2008, 02:21 PM

DH and I are going on our second trip together Dec. 11 – 18 (My 3rd trip) and we are staying at the Poly!! :woohoo:

DISDANCEMOM

12-30-2008, 02:47 PM

We'll be there Nov 29-Dec 6!!! Just booked it on Sunday. We're staying at Pop Century!
:cool1:

MTstitch

12-30-2008, 03:49 PM

Just booked our trip about a week ago. Dec 26-Jan 02.:banana: Staying at Pop.

SageFemme

01-01-2009, 04:26 PM

We're in the early planning stages (haven't booked yet) but we plan on staying the first or second week of Dec. for DD's birthday on the 5th!!

memy26

01-03-2009, 08:46 PM

We are booked at Pop w/ DDP for December 19-27

Not only will we be spending Christmas at Disney but we will celebrate our ds's 13th b-day on the 20th

Now just to be able to wait that long

Steffiesunshine

01-04-2009, 05:15 PM

We just booked the Poly for November 29-December 6! :banana:

We went at the wrap up of last Christmas, Jan 2008. I can't wait to see ALL the decorations and enjoy Disney at Xmas!

colonialtinker

01-04-2009, 05:50 PM

We're planning on going the Nov.30 - 5. I'm still trying to work out all the details.

Stinkerbellsmom03

01-04-2009, 06:19 PM

We are going Dec 13-18 . We are also taking my 2 DS and DN and it will be the first time for them so this year will be even better to see their faces when they see that wonderful place for the first time.

kupperman

01-04-2009, 07:34 PM

Nov.29-Dec.6th at Contemporary!! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo:

djcandyrocker

01-04-2009, 11:03 PM

We are going too! I cannot wait!
AKV Kidani :)
Dec. 1 - 8
I hope everyone has a fantastic year planning! So exciting.
:stitch:

DWFan4Life

01-07-2009, 12:04 PM

Yes, it's pretty cool to schedule our trip during Christmas. We are also going on December with my family.

Hope we all have fun and enjoy our stay. :)

cinderella_girly

01-07-2009, 04:31 PM

Dec. 12-18th for my 15th B-day! First December trip! woo woo!:cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:

sueh

01-11-2009, 07:08 PM

I will be taking my girls December 9-13 and we will be staying at Pop.

I can't wait!

Jessma9902

01-12-2009, 04:46 AM

We just booked last Friday to be at Pop from December 3-9 (tentative dates until the flight is able to be booked). Taking our 2 DD (age 9 and 7) and possibly each will be able to bring their best friend. We are taking advantage of the military discounts and got one heck of a deal!! Can't wait!!

Maine-iac

01-12-2009, 06:42 PM

DH and I went in Dec for our first Christmas time trip. We loved it so much we are going next Dec 17-23. A budget trip using AP 40% code staying at Pop. DS wants to join us if he is on his college Christmas break by the 17th.

LUVMICKEY

01-13-2009, 03:38 PM

We are booked at BCV from December 1-15. It will be just DH and I for two whole weeks. We are very excited about it and we can't wait to be there. Christmas at WDW is really the best.

jewels1916

01-15-2009, 01:08 PM

Planning my Dec 09 at POFQ! This will by my first time at WDW while the Christmas decorations are up, and I could not be more excited! I was there this past year while the Halloween decorations are up, and it was amazing! Has anyone been to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? My best friend and I are going together, as a girls-trip. She and I are both a kid at heart, and we were thinking about going to the Christmas Party, but I just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it, for two 20somthing Disney Girls!
:)

dizzneebabe

01-15-2009, 01:18 PM

Nov 28-Dec 5th at AKV Kidani!!! :cool1: Can't wait to see those lights again!!! I hope it's not the Pop Warner week (no offense to anyone)!!!!

Alice1386

01-15-2009, 01:31 PM

Has anyone been to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? My best friend and I are going together, as a girls-trip. She and I are both a kid at heart, and we were thinking about going to the Christmas Party, but I just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it, for two 20somthing Disney Girls!
:)

My mom (55) and I (22) did Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party this past December and it was AWESOME! It turned out to be our favorite part of this trip. We loved the special shows, the parade, and the special Wishes. We also loved how there were so many more characters out (like the hard to find Alice-my favorite who I finally got a picture with) and how the lines were so much shorter for the rides. I think especially for "kids at heart" this is a must!!!

I am already planning our next trip in December 2009! We will be staying at PoP again from Dec. 18th-23rd!!! I can't wait!!!

Maine-iac

01-15-2009, 01:35 PM

jewels1916

01-15-2009, 02:16 PM

Great! Thanks for the replies! I am pretty sure we are going to go for it! I only hear wonderful things!

carmie3377

01-15-2009, 02:48 PM

As long as DH can get off we're going in early Dec 09. We'll know in a few weeks. Anyway, our plan is to keep it a total surprise from the kids. We'll pack when they are asleep. We'll get up and head to the airport but not say where we are going. I know it won't be long though for DD to find out. After we're there for a few days, we'll tell them we have to go home, but we'll actually be heading out for a Disney cruise! Then, after the cruise, they'll think we are going home. Daddy will have to home, but the kids and I will head back to the parks for a few days. DD keeps asking us when we'll go again and we say at least 2 years so she will be so happy.

carmie3377

01-15-2009, 02:55 PM

(like the hard to find Alice-my favorite who I finally got a picture with)

Just an FYI.. we usually find Alice in England at Epcot. Check there if you don't see her at MK and would like to see her again.

dltnboz3mom

01-16-2009, 09:16 PM

I have booked our trip for DEC 6th-11th. I am finally staying at Contemporary resort, tower with a themepark view!!! soooo excited. Has anyone else stayed in a similar room? Is the monorail noisy??? :cheer2:

Blueberry

01-17-2009, 05:31 PM

Nov 27th-Dec 6th at Pop Century for another holiday trip :jumping1:

shburks

01-18-2009, 11:10 AM

Booked for 18-25 December at Pop Century. Ds's first trip!!

creativeamanda

01-19-2009, 09:34 AM

Booked for December 28-Jan 2 at POR!

mybabesuz

01-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Spending Christmas at Disney...:cool1:
Dec 21st-27th
Our first trip home to AKV...

3SillyKids

01-19-2009, 12:28 PM

Anyone want to predict any discounts/promotions Disney might have for us in Dec 09? I'm hoping they will repeat the buy 4, get 3 deal for the second half of the year!!:santa: :santa:

The lady I spoke with said they probably will.

We will be there Nov 29-Dec 5th, staying at FW in a cabin:cool1:

TT4Dis

01-19-2009, 04:14 PM

My family is headed to WDW Dec 13 and staying until the 19th. We can't wait to not only be at Disney but to have the magic wrapped up in the Christmas spirit.

allie_to_you

01-19-2009, 06:28 PM

My DH, myself & my D-Sis will be going Dec. 11 - 19 and staying at Pop Century Resort.

dogodisney

01-19-2009, 10:08 PM

While we were at WDW this past Sept., I told my DH that I would love to be able to come at Christmas. He said that maybe we would be able to come back in three years.

Then Disney came out with the awesome deal for military so I carefully approached him with the fantastic deal that we couldn't pass up. :p

I booked us for Dec. 19th -24th at POR. :cool1:

I have never planned a trip this far in advance before. :bitelip:

annnewjerz

01-20-2009, 05:00 PM

We'll be there December 13-18. SO EXCITED to see The World at Christmas!!!! :thumbsup2 AND--to make it that much more exciting, we are staying at the BWV! I realize to some, this may be no big deal...but we are a couple who has always stayed Value and now we get to experience the beauty of walking to a park rather than using the bus. :rotfl2:

jewels1916

01-21-2009, 03:37 PM

The lady I spoke with said they probably will.

We will be there Nov 29-Dec 5th, staying at FW in a cabin:cool1:

Hm...or I wonder if they will offer the free dining plan. The past two times I've gone they've been offering the free dining plan, and it has been awesome. :)
My dates are Dec. 3rd-8th (tentative). I am soooo excited to see the park all decorated for the holidays.

MyVirtueAidan

01-22-2009, 04:19 PM

We are going to be there December 5 - 12, 2009. I am very excited. This will be our first trip where not only are we taking our children (daughter 9, son 2) but also my mom will be flying down to meet us for the week. So we chose one of the family suites. I have never been during the holiday season and I am a Christmas fanatic, so I am sure I am going to be giddy as a child in a candy store.

hey!!! We are also going that same week but returning on sunday the 13th... Its also our 1st Disney Holliday and we are sooo very excited... Staying at POFQ 1st time... Last June we stayed in the Family Suites and it was perfect for us... decorated our window with souviners and pictures and updates about our days there... Loved all of the All Star Resorts... 10 months left and counting!!!

cltk78

01-22-2009, 11:06 PM

We're going Nov 29-Dec 5, staying at Wilderness Lodge, and getting the Quick Service dining plan. We'll be celebrating our 4yo's 5th birthday. :cheer2:

Coach81

01-23-2009, 09:50 AM

We just recently booked our first visit to Disney for Christmas as well!! We are so excited!!!

jewels1916

01-23-2009, 11:31 AM

hey!!! We are also going that same week but returning on sunday the 13th... Its also our 1st Disney Holliday and we are sooo very excited... Staying at POFQ 1st time... Last June we stayed in the Family Suites and it was perfect for us... decorated our window with souviners and pictures and updates about our days there... Loved all of the All Star Resorts... 10 months left and counting!!!

Looks like we are going to have a few overlapping days! We are also staying at POFQ for the first time, and so excited! Our dates are Dec. 3rd-8th. :upsidedow

jmontori

01-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Same Here!!!

danny1649

01-25-2009, 11:26 AM

5th-11th Will be staying at Old Key West.We love going at this time and have been fisrt part of Decemeber each year since 1991.:) :) :thumbsup2 :goodvibes :goodvibes Danny

WDWFreakOfOklahoma.

01-25-2009, 01:18 PM

we are going either 21-27 or 22-27 not sure. :cool1: long ride in the car here I come. :drive: :cheer2:

Pangela

01-25-2009, 10:46 PM

We're going Dec. 12th - 20th. WooHoo!! Our first Christmas trip. Were staying at Beach Club Villa's again. Can't wait!:cool1:

Finiamh

01-26-2009, 11:28 AM

Dec 5th-17th here. Doing a split between Poly and WL. :cool1:

Tricialiv

01-26-2009, 11:55 AM

We are down at CBR Nov 29th - December 6th. I haven't told DH or kids yet. I might try and surprise the kids but the planning is so much of the fun for us.

thesupersmartguy

01-26-2009, 05:25 PM

We intend on going in DEC. Just have to wait for BLT reservations to open up.

missbeckd

01-28-2009, 07:41 AM

We're going November 29th - December 4th. Can't wait to see Disney at Christmas.

jewels1916

01-28-2009, 06:05 PM

I have my official dates!! Dec. 5-12th 2009 at POFQ!!!

MickeyNicki

01-29-2009, 12:46 PM

Count us in, with the 40% off room discount DH and I are finally able to make a dream come true, Dec 14-17 at the GF RPC deluxe room! I cannot wait! :cool1:

MagicKingdom05

01-29-2009, 12:49 PM

We will be there Dec 23-Dec 27 for Christmas. It looks like since there will be 6 of us plus our 19th month or daughter we are going to stay at one of the Wilderness Lodge Cabins.

kellbelle0618

01-30-2009, 12:56 PM

We have are dates booked!! Dec. 5th-12th. Girl's trip to WDW! We're staying at POFQ....first time to see Christmas at the world...we are so excited!!!:cheer2:

MoonFaerie

01-30-2009, 07:37 PM

We're still debating where we want to stay, but we're looking at going Dec 6-12. We'll hopefully decide and get booked in the next few days.

jewels1916

01-31-2009, 09:45 AM

We're still debating where we want to stay, but we're looking at going Dec 6-12. We'll hopefully decide and get booked in the next few days.

Hey MoonFaerie!! :wave2: Looks like we are going to be there the same time!!

Rags

01-31-2009, 03:14 PM

Heading to WDW Nov 29th thru Dec 10th. Staying at Pop Century. This will be my nephew's (4 year old) first trip!!! Can't wait for him to become part of our crazy Disney lifestyle!!!:santa:

DisneyMom14

02-01-2009, 08:20 PM

We're booked Dec. 20 - 24 at Pop for a Christmas trip! I hope it works out because we're in the middle of building a new house. An unexpected pin code for 40% off convinced me to try a Christmas trip. The last time we went during Christmas was 14 years ago for our honeymoon. It will be wonderful to have the kids see the decorations as we LOVE Christmas time! Oh and it'll be a surprise for them! :goodvibes Here's to hoping there are even more discounts to come!

manascarfan

02-02-2009, 04:48 PM

We booked AKV Kidani for Dec. 24th thru Jan 1. We have never been down at Christmas and are very curious as to the decorating and special attractions. My DW has been after me for at least five years to try it and I just happened to be on the phone with MS and the CM said would you like to book for the Holidays and I figured why not try.

So if anyone has any good Holiday season tips I would love to hear them.

NJAmanda

02-03-2009, 11:00 AM

We just booked our trip yesterday for December 1-9 of this year!!!! We are super excited! It will be our third family trip and I can't wait to start planning! Yay!!!:cool1:

bytheblood

02-03-2009, 07:18 PM

My sister and I are planning a Dec 2009 vacation. We will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge from Dec 3 - 13.

mommie2Tommy&Bella

02-04-2009, 11:09 AM

We are going Dec 5th thru the 12th.:cool1:

Jen_in_NH

02-07-2009, 07:18 PM

We'll be at AKV Kidani from 12/6 - 12/12

I'm so psyched to be there at Christmas, and to bring my son for his first trip to the Mouse!!!!

Disney8704

02-07-2009, 11:57 PM

1st time going in December for all 5 of us! Nephew's 1st time going to WDW.

Dec 5th - 14th

It will be me & DH staying at AKL Savannah View

And my sister, BIL and 4 yr old nephew staying at All Star Movies

We all will be on the DDP. DH and I got the military discount of 40% off the room rate and basic dining, with a beautiful price tag of $2575! :cheer2:

Gigiluv

02-12-2009, 07:51 PM

Im going for a week around the first of December, and Im soo Excited! I can't help but plan for the trip so far in advance! My boyfriend and I are going to POR and going to get the dining plan. It's his first time going and I've been many times in the past as a kid and once as an adult. Can't Wait!

Dani C

02-14-2009, 04:03 PM

I have POR Dec 21-24 and then moving over to POP until Jan 2. Maybe I will see some of you then. :cool1:

JKB DIS

02-21-2009, 02:57 PM

Count us in!! Dec. 19th- Dec. 25th at CBR. This will be our first Christmas at Disney.

soccermom17

02-22-2009, 07:22 AM

I'm so excited.... I just booked a trip for Dec 2009. I had no intention to do a WDW trip this year, but we got a 40% pin. Being the year of celebrations we decided that the adoption of our youngest son in November was well worth a celebration trip in December. See you all there. :cheer2: :cool1:

jpmom97

02-22-2009, 03:39 PM

I thought I replied to this post but I can't find it so I will subscribe w/ this one. My family and I are going Dec 4th-15th at SSR.

Fairyntraining

02-22-2009, 10:08 PM

:goodvibes We will be in the world from November 28th - December 6th...can't wait!!!

BreTyPres87

02-23-2009, 08:23 PM

we're going 24-30 for christmas and a bday staying at the Poly with the deluxe-ddp but now i'm considering adding the 23rd the thought of being at the airport on christmas eve is frightening :laughing:

glad to see other advance planners!!

dogodisney

02-23-2009, 08:38 PM

dzee

02-24-2009, 09:44 AM

:wizard:We are staying at Bay Lake Towers From Dec. 16-23. For the last three years we have been going at Christmas. In 2007 we stayed from Dec.20-28 and last year we stayed Dec.16-23. No place like Disney for the holidays:santa:

This trip we are really excited about. It will be the first time we will be staying at our new home resort!!! We will have the Magic Kingdom view that will let us see the fireworks from our window!!! And being able to walk to the Magic Kingdom when it is sooo crowded is also a plus! Never thought as an adult I would be wishing Christmas to hurry up and get here!!:laughing:

See you all there! :woohoo:

Pikester

02-26-2009, 08:36 AM

Still planning but it looks like November 28th--December 5th is when we will be staying at Pop Century! :woohoo:

princessalexis

02-26-2009, 12:27 PM

I'm going December 13th - 20th for DS's 4th birthday. My mom and I have been planning this trip since before he was born! So far it's my mom, my dad, me, DS, and my dad's mom who are going on this trip. We're staying at the Wilderness Lodge and I'm really excited to see the Christmas decorations!!!

I'm impatiently waiting to be able to do more planning - it's hard with waiting to see what the park hours will be and what night MVMCP will be and we'll have to wait until September to make our ADRs!

phisigprincess

02-26-2009, 12:51 PM

Dec. 6 - 13 at POFQ for us! I'm so excited!

mommagoofof4

02-26-2009, 01:03 PM

Booked our trip last week!!! Going Nov.-Dec.5 staying at PoP

disneytraceyl

02-28-2009, 03:43 PM

We will be staying at Disney for 3 nights before our Dec 5 cruise. I love Christmas at disney. :santa:

Stac1023

02-28-2009, 11:07 PM

We always go the first week in Dec.
3rd times a charm.
:banana: :banana: :banana:
Nov.29th Dec. 6th

TyGuy

03-02-2009, 10:21 AM

We just booked yesterday. We werent going to go this year but decided to anyway :goodvibes

We are staying at the yacht club.

:banana:

gaffney09

03-03-2009, 01:40 AM

Yay December!! Looking at Dec. 6-12 (still tentative) and looking to make reservations in the next couple days for Wilderness Lodge!! :dance3: It'll be our first WL stay, and I'm soo excited! We were at FW cabins last December and loved it (with free dining :goodvibes ), and we said we weren't going again this year... but I just HAVE to go back! Christmas at Disney is just too magical to pass up! I'm really hoping they come out with another promo for Dec. like the did last year.

gaffney09

03-05-2009, 06:13 PM

OK, it's official!! Just got off the phone with AAA, and we now have 2 1BR Woods View Rms at WL with 5 day hopper and deluxe dining for Dec 6-12!! :banana: :dance3: We were originally going to get standard rooms, but there aren't any left !(through AAA anyway)

Susiesnowflake

03-06-2009, 03:04 PM

Just added my name to the Nov 2009 thread and now have to add myself to the Dec one too! We'll be returning to the Polynesian 11/30-12/9! :) Alittle under 9 months. Hope it goes fast! :)

bogs

03-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Heading to Coronado Springs in December! It's our first time checking out CSR so we're absolutely pumped! :)

ckdsnynt

03-08-2009, 12:37 PM

I booked our trip last week. We're staying at BWI on the Club Level the 2-9th of next year. This was a big deal because we're taking my parents on their 1st ever WDW trip - our treat. I am so excited. I'm more excited to see them there with their grandson than anything. OK, I'm also really excited to see the parks decorated for Christmas too.

I am so envious! I have been begging DS and DIL to go with us (so the two granddaughters can come of course) but even tho we have offered to pay, they think the girls are "too young" and refuse.:sad2:
Have fun. :dance3: The grandparents (and of course, you and your husband!) will have a wonderful time! WDW couldn't be better at Christmas:santa:

Cinderella1122

03-08-2009, 02:16 PM

Seems like many of us are in the same boat. We love WDW at x-mas time! This will be our third year in a row visiting Disney for x-mas. We are staying Dec 27th-January 2nd at AKV- Kidani Village in a savanna view room :banana:

Jennia

03-08-2009, 04:38 PM

We booked two Garden View rooms at the Poly for Dec 5-Dec 11. Originally, my mother wanted to resort hop, but we'll be taking my dd (who will be 2.5) and I thought that would be too much of a hassle. I'm excited, especially since this will my first time at the Poly. :banana:

GoofySon'sMom

03-09-2009, 08:58 AM

We will be at POP 12/26 thru 1/2! :banana: It is our first time going for the holidays, we are usually there in the heat of the summer. I know it will be very, very crowded and we are prepared for that! I have a couple of questions from those that have been the Christmas/New Year's week. First is a dumb one ... what should be pack? Is it warm enough for shorts or should we plan pants for every day. Second, I was reading last year's New Year's Eve schedule and see that the Christmas parade is in the MK. Is the Christmas parade done every day or is the 'regular' parade there other days during the week? THANK YOU for any info. (Yeah, I know it is really, really far away but after the winter we have had, I need something to look forward to! :laughing: )

ms_minnie

03-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Dec. 2009 traveler here! We've booked Coronado as an upgrade to our normal All Star Sports - it just looks insanely romantic & the new rooms look awesome. Contemporary is our favorite, but just way too expensive for us to justify when it's not our honeymoon :lmao:

It kills me when I think about how much extra money we are putting towards CSR compared to a value. I have never stayed at POP - my parents did once and hated it so we've stuck to our All Stars. Reading around the boards, people seem to love POP here. So I guess I'm just confused.

But regardless - I'm going in December!!

elaine and the boys

03-10-2009, 04:19 PM

Swan 12/24-27, then Dolphin 12/27-1/2! This will be our second Christmas in Disney....but our first New Years. We'll be enjoying the teacher rate while we're there. We just have to stay employed between now and December!!

bonybroad

03-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Grand Gathering
Dec 6-10
Saratoga Springs
Me, DH, DS8, DS6
Mom Dad
Sis, nephew6, neice 4
Can't wait to see the decorations - we've never been in Dec!

cltk78

03-15-2009, 06:55 PM

We're going Nov 29-Dec 5, staying at Wilderness Lodge, and getting the Quick Service dining plan. We'll be celebrating our 4yo's 5th birthday. :cheer2:

We decided to stay at AKL instead of WL.

We're booked and paid for. Now if November would just hurry up and get here. :rotfl:

Maine-iac

03-18-2009, 11:33 AM

We decided to stay at AKL instead of WL.

We're booked and paid for. Now if November would just hurry up and get here. :rotfl:

Oh I know it seems like forever away. And the sad part is that when you wish for it to hurry up and get here then you are wishing the summer away. Here in the Northeast you hate to do that.;)

JerseyMamaBear

03-18-2009, 01:04 PM

Dec 13-18 baby! Cant wait for xmas party

bamagymmom

03-18-2009, 02:38 PM

Dec. 15-21 POFQ
Grand Gatherings with DH, me, DD12, DD7, and my BFF, BFFDH, BFFDS18 and BFFDD12 and our other BFF and family is thinking about joining us:banana:
My 40th Birthday on the 19th!
First time ever at Christmas.:santa:

Used the 40% pin code for our rooms, but I am hoping and praying for Disney Visa Free Dining in Dec. like last year. Is that just wishful thinking?:scratchin

Pixieflip

03-20-2009, 08:16 AM

Dec.24 to Jan. 2! CanNOT wait!! We used to go every winter but will have taken a 3 year break by then!!

Who else is going the actual week of Christmas? Have you done it before? What are your favorite tips?

We did it Christmas 2005. Pleasantly surprised how many attractions we were able to do with our FP. Really surprised. Also, taking it easy and enjoying things - not getting caught up in the crowd anxieties, bad stroller drivers, etc! :rotfl:

Pixieflip

03-20-2009, 08:18 AM

Oh, and we're celebrating my 40th Birthday, my husband's 40th Birthday and both of his parents' 70th Birthdays!

We sort of planned to go last year for Christmas 2008, but wasn't diligent enough about saving and when gas hit $4 a gallon, well, there went so much of the budget, you know? So, in January, I secretly decided to start putting aside a little every week and spent the winter plotting and planning a fun way to announce to my family that we'll go for Christmas. I stayed up late after DH was sound asleep and scoured the DISign Boards and ended up with several custom t-shirts and fun plans for each 23rd of the months between now and when we leave in December. You know, little gifts that arrive every month to have a little Disney Magic to keep you excited! I talked to my DH's parents, got them excited to join us. So for his 40th Birthday in February, instead of a romantic getaway for 2, I gave him the promise (and a starter fund) for a fabulous family trip for 6! Put it together with what we'd spend on my 40th in Dec, plus what we'd spend on Christmas (mostly, the trip is the gift b/c what do any of us REALLY need?) and we've got it made!!

So for the reveal, I basically wrote out the above explanation and then said, "so maybe we'll go somewhere for Christmas," and had 3 boxes for the kids to open. Out of each box floated a Mickey head balloon, JUST LIKE THE COMMERCIALS, with an envelope attached to the ribbon and a cute custom "ticket" from the DISers...OHHH!! Their faces were priceless! We are all VERY excited.

I will try to post pictures after I take the kids to school.

allie_to_you

03-20-2009, 02:50 PM

My DH, D-sis and I will be going Dec. 11 - 19 and staying at POP. My DH & I will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary! We've never stayed at POP before so hopefully it will be nice. I can't wait to see all the Christmas decorations again!

magicalcouple

03-20-2009, 02:59 PM

DH and in laws December 11-20:santa:

momofnine

03-21-2009, 08:52 PM

Count us in! We'll be there in about 250 days :cool1: :banana:

luckymom3

03-24-2009, 12:57 PM

yeah!!! our first holiday trip to Disney every!! can't wait for MVMCP.
staying at OKW Nov 29- Dec4 :yay::banana::yay::banana:

JKB DIS

03-25-2009, 05:17 PM

chell

03-28-2009, 10:09 PM

We just booked our stay at the Swan Dec. 12 - 19 earlier this week. My sisters decided to join us with our nephews. This will be the first time I've gone with my nephews so I can't wait to see it through their eyes!!! It broke my heart that I couldn't go with them the first time they went.

DisneyMom14

03-30-2009, 10:38 PM

Okay, for all of you that have traveled to Disney near Christmas, how bad is bad. Every time I tell someone that we are going to Disney from Dec. 19 - 25, they tell me how awful the crowds are going to be. So, I am coming to the EXPERTS on the DIS. Give it to me straight. Is this trip going to ruin Disney for me.

Ok I haven't been to DW during Christmas for 15 years but we'll be there same week as you for our Anniversary. Between the "experts" here and a little help from one of our sponsors (TGM), I am confident that we can do Disney during Christmas and live to tell about it. :rotfl: I'm just going to expect crowds and "zig when they zag." Just a quote from a very experienced tour guide. :goodvibes

Steph9072

03-30-2009, 10:51 PM

We are leaving Indiana the evening of Saturday 11/28 will arrive on Sunday 11/29 staying through 12/05.

Okay, for all of you that have traveled to Disney near Christmas, how bad is bad. Every time I tell someone that we are going to Disney from Dec. 19 - 25, they tell me how awful the crowds are going to be. So, I am coming to the EXPERTS on the DIS. Give it to me straight. Is this trip going to ruin Disney for me.

My Junior year high school we were @ Magic Kingdom on 12/22 & Epcot on12/23...to be honest I don't think the crowds were any worse then our trip in 07' which was right around Memorial Day. HTH

Swoop1

03-31-2009, 08:22 PM

We will be there from Nov 27th to Dec 6th, already have a cabin booked at Ft. Wilderness. Just got back from a quick 4 night trip Sunday. Will be going back for some 1 day gorilla style trips this summer since we are now AP holders and only live 2 and 1/2 hours away. But I can't wait until our longer trip in Dec. where we can take our time and also to see everything pimped out in Holiday lights. Also this will be our first MVMCP.

Goofyz3girls

03-31-2009, 08:33 PM

It will be our third year in a row for xmas with the mouse....Dec.24,2009 - Jan.2,2010 I think we started a new family tradition and we don't care what the rest of the family thinks......:rotfl:

Jenjulia

04-01-2009, 02:42 PM

We were going to go to Disney for Christmas of 2010 but when the 40% off code came via email in Jan, we decided to go this Christmas instead. It will be our 2nd DS's 5th birthday when we're there. Dec. 12th we are staying at POR and then the 13-19 club level at the Polynesian.

We're keeping it a secret from the kids. We've told them we are still planning to go in 2010 but we aren't going to tell them that we are going this Christmas until sometime between Halloween and Dec. 1st. I'm horrible at secrets, so we'll see if I can keep this one. :rotfl:

This is the first time any of us has stayed on property. DH went to Disney World and Disneyland as a kid. My parents could never afford to take my brothers and I, so I had never been. DH and I visited Epcot, the Boardwalk, and DTD for a day eight years ago on a Florida vacation. We've wanted to take our kids to Disney ever since. We are all soooo excited! :yay::yay:

stanmills34

04-05-2009, 12:22 PM

we're taking my daughters special wish trip dec 25- dec 31 then staying at akv till jan 3.

JKB DIS

04-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Ok I haven't been to DW during Christmas for 15 years but we'll be there same week as you for our Anniversary. Between the "experts" here and a little help from one of our sponsors (TGM), I am confident that we can do Disney during Christmas and live to tell about it. :rotfl: I'm just going to expect crowds and "zig when they zag." Just a quote from a very experienced tour guide. :goodvibes

Very good advice! I will plan to do the same. I am very excited to see Disney at Christmas.

disneybarbie

04-05-2009, 01:34 PM

booked recently.... BWV 9-14th December.. cannot wait!!

me & sister.. she is 21 this year (in May) - and we always said that we would go when she was 21!! :cheer2:
we've been many times with family but this will be the first trip just the two of us! we are the biggest disney geeks of the family so i know it's going to be amazing!!

planning to go to MVMCP and also a tour.. maybe keys to the kingdom? :wizard:

already planning ADRs and snacks!! ;)

we went for New Year 2004 which was a fantastic trip, it will be nice to go before the Holidays tho & do xmas shopping there

Barbie princess:

helenk

04-08-2009, 09:40 AM

I'm booked for Dec 1st to the 6th!!! Going solo and staying at the AKV-Jambo House. I'm planning on going to MVMCP on 12/3:woohoo:

theatermouse

04-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Just booked our weekend trip to the World! I'm SO excited that I get to see Disney in Holiday dress. We'll be going Dec. 4-6 and staying at All Star Movies. I requested the Love Bug section so we can be around the car stuff since we're a Nascar family. :cool1:

What's even more exciting is that this will be our 2nd trip this year! We just got back a couple weeks ago & so want to go back! We wanted to shoot for Free Dining, but with my husband in school, those dates didn't work for us. :confused3 There's *hopefully* next year!! :wizard:

carmie3377

04-09-2009, 04:34 PM

We'll be going Dec. 4-6 and staying at All Star Movies. I requested the Love Bug section so we can be around the car stuff since we're a Nascar family. :cool1:

We stayed in that section in Dec 06. Cute photo opps with Herbie and "Winner's Circle". Just in case you didn't know though, that section is in the back of the resort. No big deal for us, but I know some don't like to be in the back.

BoogasMom

04-09-2009, 04:52 PM

I'll be there!!!! We are going Dec 13 through 20 and staying in POR for 4 nights and then doing the 3-day cruise on the DCL Wonder!!! Yay!!!

TyGuy

04-09-2009, 04:57 PM

I think I replied to this thread a while ago but we had a little change in plans... We bought into DVC at BLT so our stay December 5th through the 12th will be there with a MK view studio!!!

dl0015

04-09-2009, 05:24 PM

December 8 - 17 for us!!! Our second trip...

theatermouse

04-10-2009, 01:17 AM

We stayed in that section in Dec 06. Cute photo opps with Herbie and "Winner's Circle". Just in case you didn't know though, that section is in the back of the resort. No big deal for us, but I know some don't like to be in the back.

We were actually in the back when we stayed at the Sports Resort in the Hoops section. Even though we were quite a walk to the main building, we were right near the parking lot! :thumbsup2 After looking at a map, it kind of looks like the same situation. What was wonderful to, is we were on the back side of the hotel and face the woods. Made it nice & quiet!!:wizard:

Mommy2LittleVols

04-10-2009, 09:16 PM

We are planning a trip for Dec. 4-8 (tentative dates) to celebrate DH's 27th birthday. This will also be the first trip for our kids. I have only been to the World once (back in '02) and DH has only ever been to Epcot, so we are super excited! I haven't booked yet, though, and I have a question that maybe someone here can answer for me - if, after I book, I get a code or they decide to offer a FD or 4/3 special, will I be able to change my ressie to take advantage of it? Or am I locked in at the price I book at? TIA!

DisneyMom14

04-10-2009, 09:52 PM

From my understanding, if you call with a discount code, Disney will apply it to your existing reservation. If it's been paid for, I've heard they'll even issue a refund of the difference.

Mommy2LittleVols

04-10-2009, 10:25 PM

From my understanding, if you call with a discount code, Disney will apply it to your existing reservation. If it's been paid for, I've heard they'll even issue a refund of the difference.

That is the best news I've had all week! Thanks so much for replying! :)

Tuliplvr

04-11-2009, 11:00 AM

Hi- Just booked my trip for Dec 1-6 at the Grand Floridian! Can't wait!

Mommy2LittleVols

04-11-2009, 04:12 PM

I just booked our stay at POP for Dec. 4-7!!! Sooooo excited! :banana:

shopgirl72

04-11-2009, 06:02 PM

I am going with my 2 adult sons Oct. 3 thru 10! Just paid this trip off!:banana:
I booked for Dec. 5 thru 12, with DH! We will be celebrating our 37th anniversary!!

chell

04-18-2009, 11:23 PM

My dad and step-mother have decided to join us on this trip too! It is going to be great!!! As long as my mother doesn't find out. ;)

kswm30b

04-27-2009, 02:52 PM

We are going Dec 13-20 (my bday is the 19th), staying at the Boardwalk. First time we are staying at a deluxe (had a 40% off pin) & going during the holidays. SO excited!!!

princssdisnygina

04-28-2009, 03:11 PM

YAY! We booked the 40% off for Nov 29-Dec 6!! We are going to book an extra night on November 28th but we have to do that separate since it is not included in the discount! We are just staying at the POP! We have two rooms! Dining and tickets included for less than $700 a person! YAYAYAYAY! :banana::banana:
I will be booking dining as soon as I can! And want to do the Dolphins in depth at EPCOT. I assume I can book that 90 days out as well. Or can I do that at 180? Anyone know? :confused3
I am actually going over July 4th for a few days and went last December! This is our yearly trip! We love it at Christmas! :cool1::dance3::yay:

Gina

WelovMickey!

05-01-2009, 09:28 AM

Hi December friends!

We are going 12/5-12/13.:banana:First Christmas trip, first time as DVC members, first time without gamma :sad1: (hubby wants it to be just us and the kids):sad2: She makes it sooo much easier...anyhoo. I posted on the other Dec. thread. Maybe they can merge this one too like they did the Swine flu thread:rotfl:

jewels1916

05-01-2009, 09:48 AM

Just got our flights booked for our December 5th-12th trip! First time to go in December, and we are way excited!!! :) I am sitting here listening to music from Fantasmic, and thinking that December CAN'T get here soon enough! :santa:

Princess Glenda

05-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Yesterday was a MAGICAL day! I called Disney to see about scheduling an August trip with free dining. I had mixed feelings about our dates because DD would have been missing the FIRST week of school. (Free dining starts on August 16th and school starts on August 17th!)

On a whim, I asked the CM to check to see if there was any type of PIN code attached to our name. WOOOOOHOOOOO! We had a free dining code for stays between October 2 and December 17!!

We are THRILLED! I booked our trip for November 27th to December 5!!!! We had been hoping for a holiday trip and Disney made our dreams come true!

Glenda

WelovMickey!

05-02-2009, 07:41 AM

carmie3377

05-02-2009, 01:40 PM

On a whim, I asked the CM to check to see if there was any type of PIN code attached to our name. WOOOOOHOOOOO! We had a free dining code for stays between October 2 and December 17!!

Glenda

I knew they could do this! I received a PIN but it was for adults pay and eat at the price of kids, which is okay, but not as good as free. Anyway, I asked the CM if she could check to see if any other pins were attached to my name and she said that there was no way to find out. I told her that I knew she could and yet she still stated that they have no way of looking up PINS. Makes me want to call back but are the chances of them saying I have another PIN (or offering another later) when I'm already booked?

Anyway, I did book the offer for Dec 2-5 and Dec 12-17. We'll be on the Disney Magic from Dec 5-12 so it will be 2+ fun filled weeks for me :cool1:.