No longer going to disney!!!!

[Disneyfan71]

Back in November I had said my wife and I are going to WDW in January..actually we're supposed to have been going next week. But due to circumstances beyond our control, we've had to go at a later date.

First of all my name is Bill (37) and a huge fan of WDW and consider Walt Disney to be my hero. He means so much to me that well, just ask :) And my wife (Angela) is also a huge fan of Disney. Although we've both been to WDW we've never been together. This is our Five year wedding anniversary to each other (it's June 5th). And looking forward to it.

The details so far: June 14th-23rd, Staying at Pop Century

AND we've decided to stay at Pop Century and have the deluxe dining plan. I want to eat at CRT and that takes two dining credits. With the three meals a day we'll have 24 credits versus 16. Besides I don't really care where we stay, we aren't going to be in our room for long :)

[tinkgurl]

Hey I'm here! :goodvibes

Good start so far...Have any pics?

[Disneyfan71]

Thanks Tink--no pics yet..but this is a start.

We're narrowing down on where to stay--- looks like either POFQ or POR- Contemporary is just too expensive but if we're driving we'll save $500 or more. Plus we can take food to eat for breakfast and not have to spend extra $$!!

[tinkgurl]

Thanks Tink--no pics yet..but this is a start.

We're narrowing down on where to stay--- looks like either POFQ or POR- Contemporary is just too expensive but if we're driving we'll save $500 or more. Plus we can take food to eat for breakfast and not have to spend extra $$!!

We love driving! We love being able to pack whatever and not have to worry about it getting lost somewhere. We also bring any dried groceries that we can that won't get ruined, which saves money on the groceries when we get there since we have a kitchen.

I think both POFQ and POR are nice resorts. We've eaten at POR and the scenery was beautiful.

[The Moonk's Mom]

We drive from NC and it's not a bad drive at all...and we have 3 kids!:scared1: I have to say either of your choices sound good...but I don't think there is a bad place there! :goodvibes We will be there around the same time I think...can you believe I don't know our actual check in date!:lmao: I try not to think about that because then I start to panic...about all the stuff I have to do to get a family of 5 ready to go.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.:)

[Disneyfan71]

We drive from NC and it's not a bad drive at all...and we have 3 kids!:scared1: I have to say either of your choices sound good...but I don't think there is a bad place there! :goodvibes We will be there around the same time I think...can you believe I don't know our actual check in date!:lmao: I try not to think about that because then I start to panic...about all the stuff I have to do to get a family of 5 ready to go.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.:)

From Raleigh to Disney is about 600 miles or so which isn't bad. I'd rather drive and take our time instead of worrying about flight delays, leaving our car at the airport for a week and so on.

We've decided to stay at POFQ and will be there June 16th-25th!!! I can't wait. I am looking forward to doing some fishing with a cane pole :banana:

[Disneyfan71]

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This is me in New Orleans on a riverboat on the Mississippi.

[tinkgurl]

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This is me in New Orleans on a riverboat on the Mississippi.

Finally! A face to put with a name! :)

[Disneyfan71]

Well I try :) I'll add more as time goes by.

[Disneyfan71]

Well I added to this earlier but forgot to update it... Anyways, we've decided to stay at Pop and have the deluxe dining plan. I think it will be better and we can use two credits for CRT, which I HAVE GOT TO DO!!!

As far as our schedule goes here's the tentative one.

June 16th--Arrival from Raleigh, NC. Check in and dinner at Raglan Road

June 17th--MK

June 18th--Epcot

June 19th--AK or DHS

June 20th--DHS or AK

June 21st--DAY OFF :)

June 22--Either MK or Epcot

June 23rd--Either MK, Epcot or DHS

This of course all depends on the EMH. We might sleep in one day and head to MK later if it's open two hours later than normal park closing. Of course this is a TENTATIVE schedule as it could change :)

[wlwilliams9]

I'm hooked, tell me more!

Where's Angela's pic?

The two of you will have such a fantastic time! We are going DxDP this time too! I had an ADR at Cindy's castle, but cancelled it. I think I'll wait until DD is older and can appreciate it more! We are going to Akerhaus for breakfast to see the princesses though.

[kgle]

Yay! Glad you got the resort down :) I originally planned on POP but I decided I could probably only take so much cheese factor in one day that I upgraded LOL

[Disneyfan71]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa16/billandersen/100_0254.jpg

Here she is :) And thank you all for the kind words.

WlWilliams...that Arkerhaus sounds good...It's the closest thing I can get to my Danish heritage.

kgle--I like the Pop b/c one it's cheaper and two it appeals to me :)

[violentmesses]

Ooo. We were going to stay in POP because it looked super cool and all Disney'd out. I can't remember why we changed our minds now...:rotfl:

[sharlon]

Since we will be there about the same time, I'm going to subscribe and read along.
BTW, I think Pop is such a fun place to stay and the service is great!

[Disneyfan71]

Thanks Sharlon. We've decided to add a day since we're staying at Pop. I just wish that Disney would put out their schedule and EMH schedule for June...I really can't plan our days this way arrggh!!

But I HAVE been looking at all the different restaurants..so far i've got

June 16th--our arrival on Air Tran from Raleigh---go to Tony's Town Square

June 17th--Breakfast at Tusker House
Lunch at Dinorestaurantous (sp)
Dinner at Coral Reef or Le Cellier (LOL)..like that will happen.

June 18th-- Breakfast either 1900 Park Fare or Chef Mickey's
Lunch--depends on where we're at
Dinner--probably Epcot

Beyond that, I haven't done much of anything.

[BridetobeDisney]

Hey, I saw in your signature that you have a PTR! I can't wait to hear more. Sounds like you've got a good schedule going so far.

I really want to try Le Cellier! It's on my to do list for May.

I'm dying for the park hours too! It's just ridiculous! I keep emailing Disney and they send me that stupid automated answer.

I hope you are feeling better. Take it easy and slowly work back up to normal foods. When I had the food poisoning on our honeymoon, I started finally feeling better after 3 days of pure you know what so we decided to get ice cream from gheraldelli (sp?) at DTD. Let's just say that wasn't a fun evening when we got back to the hotel. :crazy2: :upsidedow

[Disneyfan71]

Well so far we've got some of the parks down..as for ADR's, well can't do that until 90 days out which means March and I'm kinda bummed. But as soon as the EMH's come out---OH BOY :)

Tentative schedule is:

June 16th-Arriving from Raleigh, NC--MK that afternoon and evening

June 17th--AK (morning) Epcot (evening)

June 18th--DHS (morning), MK (evening)

June 19th--DAY OFF :) Probably DTD

June 20th-- MK or Epcot

June 21st-- AK, DHS or MK

June 22nd-- MK (evening)

June 23rd--Epcot (morning) MK (evening)

June 2th--Not sure

We will probably spend the majority of our time at MK and Epcot. The last time I went to DHS I wasn't that impressed. Now that they have RnR, well we shall see if that's a favorite of mine. If it is, we'll go back.

Never been to AK and have heard mixed reviews--but definitely will try it out. If we like it, then we'll go back.

Basically on some days we'll sleep in, go to DTD, maybe some of the Resorts and then MK the rest of the day.

Again it all depends on the EMH :) 150 days to go :)

[Disneyfan71]

So we got some good news today. We should have our money SOON, like in a few weeks. We will pay for the entire trip and be done with that part.

Also we ordered our planning DVD which should be here soon I hope. This will get me through the next few months.

[wlwilliams9]

So we got some good news today. We should have our money SOON, like in a few weeks. We will pay for the entire trip and be done with that part.

Also we ordered our planning DVD which should be here soon I hope. This will get me through the next few months.

I think I need to bust out our DVD just for the fix!:hyper:

[Disneyfan71]

I think I need to bust out our DVD just for the fix!:hyper:

Well I enrolled in this thing for Airtran where you can earn air miles--it's part of the A+ rewards..and I ordered a Disney Planning video---hope it comes soon. How long do they normally take to arrive?

[wlwilliams9]

Well I enrolled in this thing for Airtran where you can earn air miles--it's part of the A+ rewards..and I ordered a Disney Planning video---hope it comes soon. How long do they normally take to arrive?

It took about 6 weeks for mine, but I ordered it in October so I'm not sure they were ready to be sent then. Hopefully yours will come quicker!

[Disneyfan71]

That's fine. I just wanted some kind of guestimate b/c it didn't really tell me. Just knowing we're going is enough for me.

[Disneyfan71]

So LATE last night/early this morning I'm stressing. Why you ask? Well I'm anxious to see the Extra Magic Hours for the parks in June. This will really determine where we go on which days.

We arrive on the 16th around 11:30. Will get to the hotel say around 1:00 and off to the MK we go. We'll probably eat dinner at Tony's Town Square and watch Spectromagic.

Now after this, we're not so sure. I'm thinking on Wednesday we eat breakfast at Tusker House and then ride the Kilimanjaro Safari afterwards. Beyond that, well I'm stressing about the FP's. I mean I REALLY, REALLY want to ride Everest and Dinosaur. But what I'll probably do is just get to the attraction when we get there and hope for the best. I don't want to worry about having to get to a certain attraction.

My other thing is that I really want to do some park hopping. Meaning, go to DHS in the morning and Epcot or MK for dinner. Most likely we'll eat dinner at MK or Epcot since they will be open the latest. Of course if DHS is open late for EMH we'll eat there for dinner.

Oh..I'm really stressing but shouldn't :)

[tinkgurl]

My other thing is that I really want to do some park hopping.

We LOVE being able to park hop. What we do is usually head to one park, then go back to the resort in the mid-afternoon for a swim/relax and then head to wherever our dinner ADR is and then to whatever park for the night. Taking that mid-afternoon swim/relax really gives us a second wind!

[Disneyfan71]

I think that's what we might do too. Or one day sleep late and go to MK for the rest of the day. It's just so hard planning right now but I'm certain to get it right before too long.

[tinkgurl]

I think that's what we might do too. Or one day sleep late and go to MK for the rest of the day. It's just so hard planning right now but I'm certain to get it right before too long.

Honestly, if you have TOO much planned down to everything you do for each day, the trip isn't going to be as fun. It's good to get an idea of what you want to see and do, but really it's important to relax...stop and smell the roses!

[sharlon]

I know what you mean about the planning though. We have to book Cirque (a gift my DD9 received) and a shark swim at Sea World (DD11's gift), but I can't do that. I'm so annoyed.

[Disneyfan71]

You're right tink--I can't plan TOO much or else I'll be worried about not getting everything done. But I'd like to have some kind of plan :)

Sorry to hear that Sharlon--I'd love to have time to visit Sea World.

[Disneyfan71]

Double Post

[Disneyfan71]

Okay...so I'm reading about a teacher discount for The Dolphin and Swan. I called the Dolphin and was told we had use of EMH's and WDW Transportation. The onlything we don't have is the Magical Express or Dining Plan.

So, I did some calling around and inquired about a rate quote..For June 18 and 19 it's $189.00 a night and June 20-28 it's $129.00 a night..how awesome is that?

Well, I came up with an average (and I use that term loosely) of around $100 a day for meals..plus or minus of course. But with airfare and tickets it's less than staying at POP w/ the deluxe dining plan. After all you pay for your meals in advance. And to be quite honest I'm not a big breakfast eater so we'll take granola bars and such. This will save us $$$.

Our dilemma is this: We stay at POP, deluxe dining plan, flight and tickets OR stay at a MUCH nicer hotel, but not dining plan!!!

I guess we'll figure it out once I've done the math if you will :)

[BridetobeDisney]

Okay...so I'm reading about a teacher discount for The Dolphin and Swan. I called the Dolphin and was told we had use of EMH's and WDW Transportation. The onlything we don't have is the Magical Express or Dining Plan.

So, I did some calling around and inquired about a rate quote..For June 18 and 19 it's $189.00 a night and June 20-28 it's $129.00 a night..how awesome is that?

Well, I came up with an average (and I use that term loosely) of around $100 a day for meals..plus or minus of course. But with airfare and tickets it's less than staying at POP w/ the deluxe dining plan. After all you pay for your meals in advance. And to be quite honest I'm not a big breakfast eater so we'll take granola bars and such. This will save us $$$.

Our dilemma is this: We stay at POP, deluxe dining plan, flight and tickets OR stay at a MUCH nicer hotel, but not dining plan!!!

I guess we'll figure it out once I've done the math if you will :)

I've always wanted to stay at the Swan and the Dolphin. They just look so pretty. I think you'll be fine without the dining plan. We didn't use it in June and we did fine. To me there are only a couple differences. When you pay OOP and are on a budget, you may choose a menu item based on price. With the DDP you can choose any item that is covered on the plan without looking at price. Also, when paying OOP, you might leave off dessert to save money. With the DDP it comes with dessert. It just depends on whats important to you.

[Disneyfan71]

Okay..so you're probably wondering why my countdown ticker has changed? Well simply: WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY IN APRIL What you ask? Why April? :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum

Well we were able to get the 4/3 deal but staying from April 3rd-12th. Why sooner than later? A couple of things. One (we got the 4/3 deal) Two (it's cooler in April) and Three (Space Mountain will STILL be open).

But seriously though, I REALLY, REALLY can't wait until June. Also, we reserved the room AND made ALL of our ADR's.

They are:

April 3rd-Dinner at Rose and Crown Pub
April 4th-Sci-Fi Dine in for lunch
April 5th- CRT for Dinner
April 6th- Chef Mickey's for breakfast; Tusker House for dinner
April 7th-Teppan Edo for dinner
April 8th- Crystal Palace for breakfast; Brown Derby for dinner
April 9th- Coral Reef for dinner
April 10th- Tusker House for breakfast; Tony's Town Square for dinner
April 11th- Le Cellier for lunch

That's it :)

I'll keep you posted with more.

[wlwilliams9]

Congrats! You will definitely enjoy the nicer weather! That is the week of MANY spring breaks so I hope it's not too busy for you! I'm glad you were able to get all of your ADR's! Even LeCellier, WOW!

[Disneyfan71]

Congrats! You will definitely enjoy the nicer weather! That is the week of MANY spring breaks so I hope it's not too busy for you! I'm glad you were able to get all of your ADR's! Even LeCellier, WOW!

Well crowds don't bother me so much..that's to be expected. And with the EMH's that will help too. I've got it all planned out, which day and which park :) I was SOOOO glad the EMH's were up but they don't go beyond late April.

Only 73 days to go :)

Tonight we're supposed to get snow...too bad we can't get out of here now and go.

[Disneyfan71]

Earlier I posted our ADR's...well here's our tentative schedule as well.

Friday April 3rd-Arrive at Orlando, take the ME to POP, check in and head over to Epcot. Dinner at Rose and Crown Pub

Sat. April 4th--Breakfast at POP, then to DHS with lunch at Sci-Fi--All day at DHS

Sun. April 5th--Breakfast at POP, then to Epcot for half day. Dinner at CRT and MK rest of the day for EMH's

Mon. April 6th--Chef Mickey's for Breakfast. Take our time day...then to AK for an early dinner at Tusker House and EMH

Tues. April 7th--Breakfast at POP, then to MK for half day followed by Epcot with Dinner at Teppan Edo and Illuminations

Wed. April 8th--Breakfast at Crystal Palace either Downtown Disney and then DHS for dinner at Brown Derby, enjoy EMH

Thurs. April 9th--Breakfast at POP; either lounge around then to Epcot mid afternoon with dinner at Coral Reef, enjoy rest of our day at Epcot with EMH

Fri. April 10th--Tusker House for breakfast; AK for half day the MK and dinner at Tony's Town Square and EMH

Sat. April 11th--pretty much open except lunch at Le Cellier

[BridetobeDisney]

Earlier I posted our ADR's...well here's our tentative schedule as well.

Friday April 3rd-Arrive at Orlando, take the ME to POP, check in and head over to Epcot. Dinner at Rose and Crown Pub

Sat. April 4th--Breakfast at POP, then to DHS with lunch at Sci-Fi--All day at DHS

Sun. April 5th--Breakfast at POP, then to Epcot for half day. Dinner at CRT and MK rest of the day for EMH's

Mon. April 6th--Chef Mickey's for Breakfast. Take our time day...then to AK for an early dinner at Tusker House and EMH

Tues. April 7th--Breakfast at POP, then to MK for half day followed by Epcot with Dinner at Teppan Edo and Illuminations

Wed. April 8th--Breakfast at Crystal Palace either Downtown Disney and then DHS for dinner at Brown Derby, enjoy EMH

Thurs. April 9th--Breakfast at POP; either lounge around then to Epcot mid afternoon with dinner at Coral Reef, enjoy rest of our day at Epcot with EMH

Fri. April 10th--Tusker House for breakfast; AK for half day the MK and dinner at Tony's Town Square and EMH

Sat. April 11th--pretty much open except lunch at Le Cellier

Wow! This sounds great. :cheer2: Congrats on getting to go early. I bet April is a perfect time of year to go. I actually think my in laws will be there sometime in early April. The childrens miracle network films for the telethon in April and my FIL is the head anchor for our local tv station. He goes down with his family every year to cover it. It sounds like fun right? I thought so too until DH told me he never got to go to the parks when he was younger (during the telethon trips) because his mom wanted to lay out at the pool. She doesn't like the parks. :crazy2: Oh and they even got free tickets to the park that is hosting the telethon that year.

[Disneyfan71]

Wow! This sounds great. :cheer2: Congrats on getting to go early. I bet April is a perfect time of year to go. I actually think my in laws will be there sometime in early April. The childrens miracle network films for the telethon in April and my FIL is the head anchor for our local tv station. He goes down with his family every year to cover it. It sounds like fun right? I thought so too until DH told me he never got to go to the parks when he was younger (during the telethon trips) because his mom wanted to lay out at the pool. She doesn't like the parks. :crazy2: Oh and they even got free tickets to the park that is hosting the telethon that year.

I had forgotten about that. When is it in April? I can't remember..but I've never been in April to WDW. The earliest I've been is May. And the weather will be much nicer.

Yeah, I've got the schedule pretty much ironed out, well for the most part. I'll tweak it along the way though. Of course these schedules aren't set in stone...just the ADR's :)

I'm looking forward to trying new places.

[tinkgurl]

Earlier I posted our ADR's...well here's our tentative schedule as well.

Friday April 3rd-Arrive at Orlando, take the ME to POP, check in and head over to Epcot. Dinner at Rose and Crown Pub

Sat. April 4th--Breakfast at POP, then to DHS with lunch at Sci-Fi--All day at DHS

Sun. April 5th--Breakfast at POP, then to Epcot for half day. Dinner at CRT and MK rest of the day for EMH's

Mon. April 6th--Chef Mickey's for Breakfast. Take our time day...then to AK for an early dinner at Tusker House and EMH

Tues. April 7th--Breakfast at POP, then to MK for half day followed by Epcot with Dinner at Teppan Edo and Illuminations

Wed. April 8th--Breakfast at Crystal Palace either Downtown Disney and then DHS for dinner at Brown Derby, enjoy EMH

Thurs. April 9th--Breakfast at POP; either lounge around then to Epcot mid afternoon with dinner at Coral Reef, enjoy rest of our day at Epcot with EMH

Fri. April 10th--Tusker House for breakfast; AK for half day the MK and dinner at Tony's Town Square and EMH

Sat. April 11th--pretty much open except lunch at Le Cellier

Wow everything looks great! :cheer2: You've got some great plans!

[Disneyfan71]

Our schedule is tentative and could change..I just wanted to have some semblance of order :)

[Disneyfan71]

I added the Arkershus character dining for lunch one day so I'm having to adjust my schedule slightly...This is so much fun :)

[Disneyfan71]

Well here's our schedule with ADR's--of course the schedule could change slightly.

Friday April 3rd

-Arrive at MCO that afternoon
-Magical Express to Pop Century, check in
-Magic Kingdom
-Dinner at Plaza Restaurant 7:35 PM

Saturday April 4th

-Light breakfast at Pop Century
-Disney Hollywood Studios
-Lunch at Sci-Fi 12:30
-EPCOT until close?

Sunday April 5th

-Breakfast Pop Century
-Monorail to EPCOT
-Dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table 6:30pm
-Extra Magic Hours until 2AM!!!



Monday April 6th

-Breakfast Chef Mickey’s 9:10 am
-Either go back to hotel and nap or Downtown Disney
-Leave for Animal Kingdom around noon
Stay for Extra Magic Hours until 10 PM

Tuesday April 7th

-Light breakfast at Pop Century
-EPCOT
-Lunch 12:00 PM at Arkershus
-Dinner 8:00 PM at Teppen Edo
-Illuminations at 9:00

Wednesday April 8th

-Animal Kingdom for Early Extra Magic Hours
-Breakfast at Tusker House 9:30 AM
-Back to Hotel
-Leave for Hollywood Studios around 4:00
-Dinner at Brown Derby 7:30 PM
-Extra Magic Hours until 1 AM!!!


Thursday April 9th

-Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:25 AM
-Stay in room until 1:00 or 2:00
-Epcot
-Dinner at Coral Reef 5:00 PM



Friday April 10th

-Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare 9:20 AM
-Magic Kingdom
-Dinner at Tony’s Town Square 7:00 PM





Saturday April 11th

-Sleep in, light breakfast at Pop
-Epcot
-Lunch at Le Cellier 12:50 PM
-Dinner ???

Sunday April 12th

-Go home

[bluechic03]

YAY for you guys going in April! I hope you have a wonderful time!:cool1:

[hlrababy]

Hey Bill!!! I made it over!!!!!

I can't wait to hear all about your trip! I really want to try 1900 Park Fare and CRT, everything always looks so good in there!!

[Disneyfan71]

Hey Bill!!! I made it over!!!!!

I can't wait to hear all about your trip! I really want to try 1900 Park Fare and CRT, everything always looks so good in there!!

Thanks Heather. I wanted to eat there and the other night forgot to add it to our reservations. So today I was looking at our schedule and the EMH's and figured we'd have time. And too we'll probably spend the majority of our time at MK since it's our favorite. Plus they have more rides and that's what we like, especially Space Mountain :)

[Disneyfan71]

YAY for you guys going in April! I hope you have a wonderful time!:cool1:

Well it is Spring Break but you know I don't mind the crowds so much. At some point the parks HAVE to thin out, right? And with the EMH's that's going to help a great deal.

[ILuvCrush]

OK I just hopped over... wanted to let you know I'm On board...give me a chance to catch up and I'll post again LOL!!!

Paula

[Disneyfan71]

OK I just hopped over... wanted to let you know I'm On board...give me a chance to catch up and I'll post again LOL!!!

Paula

Welcome to my PTR...I am thinking of changing some of our ADR's but not sure. We were actually supposed to have gone last year but couldn't. And then decided to go in January (we're supposed to be there now) and couldn't. But I have my custom-made maps we got last year; they're really neat. And I'm looking SOOO forward to going in April!!!

As far as our schedule, well obviously that will change over the next few weeks. But I'd like to have some semblance of order, you know.

[hlrababy]

Hey Bill!!

Hope you don't mind, but here are some pics from SAI!!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/hlrababy/disney%20nov%2008/dis%20nov/100_1842.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/hlrababy/disney%20nov%2008/dis%20nov/100_1843.jpg

[Disneyfan71]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Heather...that adult beverage looks YUMMY!!! I'll definitely have to take my meds before drinking. I'm type 2 diabetic..so it's all good.

***UPDATE*** I was able to score reservations at San Angel Inn on our last night. Figured it would be a more fitting end to our vacation. We're starting at MK and will end up at Epcot!!!

[ILuvCrush]

Hi Bill!! I'm all up so speed... i think...more or less:rotfl2:



Now after this, we're not so sure. I'm thinking on Wednesday we eat breakfast at Tusker House and then ride the Kilimanjaro Safari afterwards. Beyond that, well I'm stressing about the FP's. I mean I REALLY, REALLY want to ride Everest and Dinosaur. But what I'll probably do is just get to the attraction when we get there and hope for the best. I don't want to worry about having to get to a certain attraction.

My other thing is that I really want to do some park hopping. Meaning, go to DHS in the morning and Epcot or MK for dinner. Most likely we'll eat dinner at MK or Epcot since they will be open the latest. Of course if DHS is open late for EMH we'll eat there for dinner.

Oh..I'm really stressing but shouldn't :)

OK don't stress about FPs!! they're either there or they ain't LOL!! You can always ride EE using the single rider line... you and your DW will get split up and sit w/ other people, but the line is MUCH shorter than standby. I doubt you'd have to wait any longer than 20min tops. I used it on my solo trip in October... I rode EE 7 times in less than 1 hour!! Just something to keep in mind!!

Okay..so you're probably wondering why my countdown ticker has changed? Well simply: WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY IN APRIL What you ask? Why April? :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum :mickeyjum

Well we were able to get the 4/3 deal but staying from April 3rd-12th. Why sooner than later? A couple of things. One (we got the 4/3 deal) Two (it's cooler in April) and Three (Space Mountain will STILL be open).

But seriously though, I REALLY, REALLY can't wait until June. Also, we reserved the room AND made ALL of our ADR's.

They are:

April 3rd-Dinner at Rose and Crown Pub
April 4th-Sci-Fi Dine in for lunch
April 5th- CRT for Dinner
April 6th- Chef Mickey's for breakfast; Tusker House for dinner
April 7th-Teppan Edo for dinner
April 8th- Crystal Palace for breakfast; Brown Derby for dinner
April 9th- Coral Reef for dinner
April 10th- Tusker House for breakfast; Tony's Town Square for dinner
April 11th- Le Cellier for lunch

That's it :)

I'll keep you posted with more.


Oooohhhh It'll be much more comfortable in April!! Plus you can see the Flower and Garden festival stuff at Epcot! I love your ADR list so far... I hope that you do a review of Coral Reef in your (ahem) upcoming TR... i'd really like to try it.

Both 1900 park fair and Boma have fabulous bfsts... in case you were wondering....:rolleyes: and thinking of an extra bfst here or there:lmao:

Paula

[Disneyfan71]

Thanks Paula...i'm not going to stress about the FP so much...if we want to get in line and wait, well we will. Besides you can meet some interesting people in line.

I did land reservations for 1900 Park Fare for Breakfast one day...Here is the updated schedule.

Walt Disney World Trip April 3rd-12th 2009

Friday April 3rd

-Arrive at MCO that afternoon
-Magical Express to Pop Century, check in
-Magic Kingdom
-Dinner at Plaza Restaurant 7:35 PM

Saturday April 4th

-Light breakfast at Pop Century
-Disney Hollywood Studios
-Lunch at Sci-Fi 12:30
-Dinner--??? Back at Pop

Sunday April 5th

-Breakfast Pop Century
-Monorail to EPCOT
-Dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table 6:30pm
-Extra Magic Hours until 2AM!!!


Monday April 6th

-Breakfast Chef Mickey’s 9:10 am
-Can go Resort “hopping”, Downtown Disney, or back to hotel.
-Leave for Animal Kingdom around 2:00
Stay for Extra Magic Hours until 10 PM

Tuesday April 7th

-Light breakfast at Pop Century
-EPCOT
-Lunch 12:00 PM at Arkershus
-Dinner 8:00 PM at Teppen Edo
-Illuminations at 9:00

Wednesday April 8th

-Animal Kingdom for Early Extra Magic Hours
-Breakfast at Tusker House 9:30 AM
-Back to Hotel
-Leave for Hollywood Studios around 4:00
-Dinner at Brown Derby 7:30 PM
-Extra Magic Hours until 1 AM!!!


Thursday April 9th

-Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:25 AM
-Lunch at Magic Kingdom
-Epcot
-Dinner at Coral Reef 8:10 PM


Friday April 10th

-Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare 9:20 AM
-Magic Kingdom
-Dinner at Tony’s Town Square 7:00 PM


Saturday April 11th

-Sleep in, light breakfast at Pop
-Epcot
-Lunch at Le Cellier 12:50 PM
-Dinner at San Angel Inn 6:30 PM

Sunday April 12th

-Go home

[iluv2go2disney]

Great news about you getting to change your dates......better weather and you get to go sooner. :cool1: Your ADR's look great. We've eaten at most of them and really liked them. I forget, have you stayed at Pop before? We've stayed there twice and really enjoyed it. Their food court has such a great selection. And we thought everything we had there tasted great, too.

[Disneyfan71]

Great news about you getting to change your dates......better weather and you get to go sooner. :cool1: Your ADR's look great. We've eaten at most of them and really liked them. I forget, have you stayed at Pop before? We've stayed there twice and really enjoyed it. Their food court has such a great selection. And we thought everything we had there tasted great, too.

I've only stayed on WDW property once (1980) and that was at the Polynesian..and back then the only two WDW resorts were that and Contemporary. :)

Thanks...half of these places I've never been to. Or experienced character dining either so that too will be a plus. And with the 4/3 deal, well I simply could NOT pass that up.

I appreciate you joining in..Stay tuned!!!!

[carissanboys]

Hi Bill :wave2:

Wow! You've had a lot of changes! ;)

I think changing your trip from June to April was a great move, but I personally hate the heat. Our first trip to Disney was during the first week of March and that was too hot for me at times. :rotfl: I read that you were originally suppose to be going in January. That's when we went last year (we were just getting ready to come home at this time) and the weather was wonderful. Quite cool some mornings, but I loved it. Had so much more energy to tour the parks! But, I'm excited about the F & G Festival and not having to pack such a wide variety of clothes for everyone! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to join you as we count down to our upcoming trips! :cool1:

[tinkgurl]

***UPDATE*** I was able to score reservations at San Angel Inn on our last night. Figured it would be a more fitting end to our vacation. We're starting at MK and will end up at Epcot!!!

Awesome! :cool1:

[littleboss]

Good report so far. Don't you just love to keep changing plans I think it makes the time go by faster and they always turn out so much better I think!:thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

Hi Bill :wave2:

Wow! You've had a lot of changes! ;)

I think changing your trip from June to April was a great move, but I personally hate the heat. Our first trip to Disney was during the first week of March and that was too hot for me at times. :rotfl: I read that you were originally suppose to be going in January. That's when we went last year (we were just getting ready to come home at this time) and the weather was wonderful. Quite cool some mornings, but I loved it. Had so much more energy to tour the parks! But, I'm excited about the F & G Festival and not having to pack such a wide variety of clothes for everyone! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to join you as we count down to our upcoming trips! :cool1:

Yes I'm glad we changed it from June to April..and I live in the south and HATE it when it's too hot and it can be like that in June in Florida. I was in Florida last year in May and oh my goodness!!! It was downright hot. I noticed the F & G Festival is going on...I've seen pictures of it so I'm glad of that too.

I don't really mind the crowds, just being there is enough for me :)

[Disneyfan71]

Good report so far. Don't you just love to keep changing plans I think it makes the time go by faster and they always turn out so much better I think!:thumbsup2

Thanks for joining in. I think changing plans makes time go by better. Plus I can look at the maps we ordered and kind of plan where we want to go and when. However we're not going to stick to the schedule, except our ADR's...just kind of go with it you know :)

[jewels1916]

Hey! :wave: Just skipped over from my PTR! Loving your plan!! I'm jealous that you are going in April. April has never worked into my schedule as far as planning a trip to WDW. And it's my birthday month! :bitelip:

Maybe someday!

I saw that you have ADR at Teppen Edo. You'll have to tell me how you like that one, it's one my list!

Subbing in! Can't wait until the next update!
princess:

[Disneyfan71]

Hey! :wave: Just skipped over from my PTR! Loving your plan!! I'm jealous that you are going in April. April has never worked into my schedule as far as planning a trip to WDW. And it's my birthday month! :bitelip:

Maybe someday!

I saw that you have ADR at Teppen Edo. You'll have to tell me how you like that one, it's one my list!

Subbing in! Can't wait until the next update!
princess:

Thanks for joining in :) Glad to have you. i've been to Teppen Edo once but it's been a long time--I loved it!! Some of the places on my list I've never been to..But I will definitely update :)

[Disneyfan71]

Well I added a few more restaurants to our ADR's...and was able to score reservations at San Angel Inn on our last night. Figured we'd start at the MK and end up at Epcot. Plus I changed our time from 5:00 pm to 8:10 pm at Coral Reef. But no luck on Le Cellier for dinner yet, but I will keep calling to see if someone has cancelled their reservation.

Last night/early this morning I ordered our custom maps...We have some from last year but a few things have changed and having newer maps makes me feel better :) Plus I'm hoping to either get the Unnoficial Guide or Birnbaum's 2009!!! So we'll see about that.

Thank you to everyone who has joined in to my PTR...I appreciate it :)

[accountingbabe08]

We were in disney in October. We had lunch scheduled for Coral Reef and I just wasn't hungry yet because we had just eaten breakfast a few hours before. My kids were taking a break and I decided to walk over to le Cellier to see if they had any availabilty for the evening. They had like 6 different times available for my party of 3. Good Luck I just love LeCellier and wanted to share what I did hoping ot help another DISer.

[carissanboys]

I forgot to say that I lived in Raleigh for 2 years back in '94/'95. I use to be the manager of the cleaning crew for the Sears store. Are you from there originally?

[Disneyfan71]

I forgot to say that I lived in Raleigh for 2 years back in '94/'95. I use to be the manager of the cleaning crew for the Sears store. Are you from there originally?

I'm originally from Rocky Mount, NC which is about an hour from Raleigh..but I've been here nearly 6 years :)

[Disneyfan71]

We were in disney in October. We had lunch scheduled for Coral Reef and I just wasn't hungry yet because we had just eaten breakfast a few hours before. My kids were taking a break and I decided to walk over to le Cellier to see if they had any availabilty for the evening. They had like 6 different times available for my party of 3. Good Luck I just love LeCellier and wanted to share what I did hoping ot help another DISer.


Thanks..I'm really looking forward to Le Cellier...I went there when it was a cafeteria style restaurant.. loved the atmopshere very much. Canda is probably my second favorite country other than Mexico :)

[tinkgurl]

Gosh April's gonna be here before you know it! :cheer2:

[Disneyfan71]

Gosh April's gonna be here before you know it! :cheer2:

10 weeks from TODAY we will be there!!! I can't wait for my maps to arrive :) After today it will be single digit weeks.!!!

Stay tuned

[wlwilliams9]

LeCellier is on my list too! I have never eaten there in all of my visits so I'm hoping, when it is my time to make ADR's, there will be something, anything available!! I like the atmosphere at San Angel, but I wasn't crazy about the food. It was a good dinner, but not the best we've had, KWIM!

[Disneyfan71]

LeCellier is on my list too! I have never eaten there in all of my visits so I'm hoping, when it is my time to make ADR's, there will be something, anything available!! I like the atmosphere at San Angel, but I wasn't crazy about the food. It was a good dinner, but not the best we've had, KWIM!

I went to Le Cellier when it was a cafeteria-style restaurant. I loved the atmosphere very much. My wife loves authentic Mexican food and too it's a very romantic spot ;)

Thanks for replying by the way

[Disneyfan71]

Well I've had to change some of our ADR's...so here they are

Wednesday April 8th

-50's Prime Time Cafe 6:55 PM

Friday April 1oth

-Kona Cafe----TONGA TOAST here we come :)

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Finally had a minute to drop over. DS's Godfather lives in Raleigh, His name is Reed Mullin. He was once the drummer for Corrosion of Conformity. I see you scored some great ADR's and like you...I had to throw in one more trip before Space Mountain refurbed! (Which is why we booked March) :cheer2: Ya know...my dad is diabetic and many of the places we ate got him some nice desserts with no sugar. If you make a note now when you make these ADR's they will have you hooked up before you even get there. Everyone was great about getting him something to eat (for dessert) too. Your vaca starts on DS's birthday. I wish we could go then but it's blackout dates for us. :guilty:

[Disneyfan71]

Finally had a minute to drop over. DS's Godfather lives in Raleigh, His name is Reed Mullin. He was once the drummer for Corrosion of Conformity. I see you scored some great ADR's and like you...I had to throw in one more trip before Space Mountain refurbed! (Which is why we booked March) :cheer2: Ya know...my dad is diabetic and many of the places we ate got him some nice desserts with no sugar. If you make a note now when you make these ADR's they will have you hooked up before you even get there. Everyone was great about getting him something to eat (for dessert) too. Your vaca starts on DS's birthday. I wish we could go then but it's blackout dates for us. :guilty:

That's cool your DS's Godfather lives in Raleigh...never heard of that name though. I like living here.

Oh tonight I was on the phone w/ a CM and we changed our location..we're staying at Carribean Beach :) It wasn't MUCH more than Pop and it's a much nicer hotel!! And we're going to drive instead of fly..I hate dealing with cancellations, delays and such!! :cheer2:

[ILuvCrush]

wow big changes!!! New ADRs, new transportation, AND a new resort all in one night!!!:faint:

well no one can say your PTR is dull:rotfl2: Theres ALWAYS something new going on:thumbsup2


Great choices too... i would luv to visit CB!!

Paula

[Disneyfan71]

wow big changes!!! New ADRs, new transportation, AND a new resort all in one night!!!:faint:

well no one can say your PTR is dull:rotfl2: Theres ALWAYS something new going on:thumbsup2


Great choices too... i would luv to visit CB!!

Paula

I've been busy today. And I started looking at our ADR's and wanted to eat at 50's Prime Time instead of Brown Derby, plus we have an extra dining credit (whereas BD takes two). And we decided to drive mainly b/c it's saving almost a thousand dollars. Also we can leave on Thursday night, drive down to Savannah, GA and spend the night. Plus we don't have to worry about catching a flight and so on :)

We officially have less than 10 weeks now :)

[OhioDisneyLover]

Just found your PTR. Sounds like you've made some changes along the way! I do that ALL THE TIME!

Dining selections seem great to me. :goodvibes

I see that you considered the Dolphin. I stayed there several times and it is lovely. They have the teacher's discount as you mentioned but they also have entertainment book rate and AAA discounts which I keep forgetting about.

We are goingin September and staying at CS but have gone several times in April. You will be there on my birthday! I think the weather is great in April. Very comfortable.

I'll be looking forward to updates!

[tinkerbell87512]

Jumping aboard!!! Looks like you guys are going to have a blast. Your plans and ADR's look great. Looking forward to reading more! :thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

Jumping aboard!!! Looks like you guys are going to have a blast. Your plans and ADR's look great. Looking forward to reading more! :thumbsup2

Thank you for jumping in. I appreciate it very much.

Just found your PTR. Sounds like you've made some changes along the way! I do that ALL THE TIME!

Dining selections seem great to me. :goodvibes

I see that you considered the Dolphin. I stayed there several times and it is lovely. They have the teacher's discount as you mentioned but they also have entertainment book rate and AAA discounts which I keep forgetting about.

We are goingin September and staying at CS but have gone several times in April. You will be there on my birthday! I think the weather is great in April. Very comfortable.

I'll be looking forward to updates!

Yes we were going to stay at the Dolphin but we can't get ADR's at WDW parks which is unfortunate--but I love making plans.

As far as we're we are staying...well it's CBR :cheer2: :cheer2: So far we're planning to drive but I was looking at Southwest and it's $200 cheaper than Airtran AND it's a direct flight..plus we can get to Orlando that morning :) and can have a FULL day at MK!!!

I'll post an itenerary, well a more updated one.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

That's cool your DS's Godfather lives in Raleigh...never heard of that name though. I like living here.

Oh tonight I was on the phone w/ a CM and we changed our location..we're staying at Carribean Beach :) It wasn't MUCH more than Pop and it's a much nicer hotel!! And we're going to drive instead of fly..I hate dealing with cancellations, delays and such!! :cheer2:

You will love CBR. It's very nice and romantic too. They have great pools and there are hammocks everywhere. Gives it a real tropical feel.

His rockstar days were back in the 90's. :rotfl2: His daddy owns part of MBI though. Barr Mullin Inc. (Whatever the heck that is up there. ) :lmao:

[Disneyfan71]

You will love CBR. It's very nice and romantic too. They have great pools and there are hammocks everywhere. Gives it a real tropical feel.

His rockstar days were back in the 90's. :rotfl2: His daddy owns part of MBI though. Barr Mullin Inc. (Whatever the heck that is up there. ) :lmao:

Thanks :) I'm looking forward to going.

[OhioDisneyLover]

CBR is great. We have stayed their twice. My mom, sister and nephew stayed there twice as well, although different years. I think that you will really emjoy it. We did. I love, love, love their gift shop and actually make a point to go there as much as possible, even if we are not staying there.

When we stayed at the Dolphin we were able to get ADR's. The difference is that you can't book the entire trip at the same time. You can just book 180 (at that time) out...one day at a time.

Looking forward to your updated itinerary. :)

[Disneyfan71]

CBR is great. We have stayed their twice. My mom, sister and nephew stayed there twice as well, although different years. I think that you will really emjoy it. We did. I love, love, love their gift shop and actually make a point to go there as much as possible, even if we are not staying there.

When we stayed at the Dolphin we were able to get ADR's. The difference is that you can't book the entire trip at the same time. You can just book 180 (at that time) out...one day at a time.

Looking forward to your updated itinerary. :)

Well then we could have stayed at the Dolphin :( I didn't know you could make ADR's if you stayed there--but can't go on the dining plan..which is fine by me. But still, we're getting a good deal with the buy four, get three free nights :)

Last year we went to Ft. Lauderdale and the motel we stayed at was like a Carribean Resort :) That's what attracted me to the CBR!!! Thanks :)

[jewels1916]

Just go caught up! I've been out of the loop for several pages!
Still no luck on Le Cellier yet? Bummer! I was there in September and my parents and I agreed that it was our favorite place we ate on the whole trip.

You changed one of your ADRs to 50s Prime Time Diner...have you eaten there before? I'm curious about that place.

[Disneyfan71]

Just go caught up! I've been out of the loop for several pages!
Still no luck on Le Cellier yet? Bummer! I was there in September and my parents and I agreed that it was our favorite place we ate on the whole trip.

You changed one of your ADRs to 50s Prime Time Diner...have you eaten there before? I'm curious about that place.

I need to call back and ask if there's been a dinner cancellation at Le Cellier---we could only get lunch.

I've been to 50's Prime Time---it's really neat and it's like those 50's style kitchens w/ the metal tables. The waitresses act like they're your mother and say stuff like, "keep your elbows off the table," and "be sure to eat all your vegetables." The interaction is pretty awesome :)

[bertegirl]

Can't wait to start reading. Just found your thread. :coffee:

[Disneyfan71]

Can't wait to start reading. Just found your thread. :coffee:

Welcome :) Be sure to go back to the beginning if you haven't already!!

[Disneyfan71]

Thank you everyone who has joined my PTR...We're VERY excited about our trip. So far nothing else has changed. Well I calling Disney on Friday to make our first deposit. I was told last week that I could make a one time extension on our deposit, and well I did. So come Friday :) we'll make our deposit.

Our ADR's haven't changed. However if we like CBR too much, we might decide to take an afternoon off and hang out, just depends on our mood and how tired we are. Of course I LOVE Disney and don't want to miss out. Yet at the same time I want to have some R&R too :)

I keep checking the mail for our planning DVD :) And the maps too.

Some of our must do's are as follows:
1. Ride Space Mountain
2. Big Thunder Mountain Rail Road
3. Splash Mountain
4. Test Track
5. Soarin'
6. Mission Space
7. Spaceship Earth
8. Mickey's Philharmagic

Of course there are other things too...but that's just a little taste

:)

[jewels1916]

Love your must-do list. Mickey's Philharmagic is one of my favorites. When I was there in September, I believe we did it 3 times. I like to make it the very last thing I do before we leave WDW. It just seems like the perfect way to end the trip, since it has soooo many good characters. And I am still waiting for my planning dvd too. Grrr...

[tinkerbell87512]

Great must do list!!! Make sure you ride Space Mt as many times as you can since it's going down for rehab and wont be the same when it reopens. I'm so bummed it's going to be closed on my trip. Good luck with getting dinner ADR at Le Cellier. Let us know if you get it!!! :)

[Disneyfan71]

Love your must-do list. Mickey's Philharmagic is one of my favorites. When I was there in September, I believe we did it 3 times. I like to make it the very last thing I do before we leave WDW. It just seems like the perfect way to end the trip, since it has soooo many good characters. And I am still waiting for my planning dvd too. Grrr...

Yes I've never seen it and it looks so neat, plus it's in 3-D :) And I love Mickey Mouse. I'm certain we'll see it a few times. Most of our time will be spent at MK b/c well, it's the first major theme park I ever went to..and it means a lot to me.

Great must do list!!! Make sure you ride Space Mt as many times as you can since it's going down for rehab and wont be the same when it reopens. I'm so bummed it's going to be closed on my trip. Good luck with getting dinner ADR at Le Cellier. Let us know if you get it!!! :)

Oh don't worry I'll be riding space mountain as much as possible. I remember riding it for the first time and I was SOOOO scared. Now though, it's just a lot of fun. :)

[lmillercrew]

Followed you over from another PTR and noticed that you are there the exact same dates as we are!!! We are at POR June 16-25!!! Hope I see you wandering around the world:thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

Followed you over from another PTR and noticed that you are there the exact same dates as we are!!! We are at POR June 16-25!!! Hope I see you wandering around the world:thumbsup2

Oh I changed it...We're actually going in April now. I wanted to take advantage of the 4/3 deal (four nights, three free) AND the fact that Space Mountain will still be open. It's closing down for refurb on April 19th :)

[lmillercrew]

Oh I changed it...We're actually going in April now. I wanted to take advantage of the 4/3 deal (four nights, three free) AND the fact that Space Mountain will still be open. It's closing down for refurb on April 19th :)

Oh, Oh well. I still look forward to reading your PTR. We are taking advantage of the 4/3 deal and we got a AAA discount too. I'm bummed about SM being down. Why couldn't they fix it in the off season??

[Disneyfan71]

Oh, Oh well. I still look forward to reading your PTR. We are taking advantage of the 4/3 deal and we got a AAA discount too. I'm bummed about SM being down. Why couldn't they fix it in the off season??

That's a good question. From what I read it's going to be down most of 2009 and needs a MAJOR overhaul. If we don't get all our money in time, we might have to change our reservation to stay at Pop Century...but at this point we're going in April :)

[lmillercrew]

POP always intrigues me. We've had friends stay there, but our family it too big right now, so we'd have to get two rooms and I'd rather not spend the extra $$ on it. Here's hoping you get your money! :cheer2:

[Disneyfan71]

POP always intrigues me. We've had friends stay there, but our family it too big right now, so we'd have to get two rooms and I'd rather not spend the extra $$ on it. Here's hoping you get your money! :cheer2:

Thanks...We should get our tax refund soon but that's not going to pay for it all--but there's more money coming too. If we don't get it all we will definitely go in June--just not sure if we'll be able to get the 4/3 deal or not. I love the pictures of Pop though :)

[lmillercrew]

I thought that the 4/3 deal runs through June. We are actually getting 6/3, so nine nights. WOOHOO!!

[Disneyfan71]

I thought that the 4/3 deal runs through June. We are actually getting 6/3, so nine nights. WOOHOO!!

We had to book before Jan. 24th which I did but figured it would be easier to go in April--not as hot and Space Mountain will be open. But if we have to re-arrange our schedule I'm hoping they will honor the 4/3 deal. Well 6/3 since we're staying nine nights :)

[Disneyfan71]

OK...so here's the thing. I went to Disney's site and they've extended the 4/3 deal to where you can book through March 29th....So now I'm faced with staying somewhere else and going in June instead!!!! Pro's and Con's are abound of course.

Pro's of going in April:
-Space Mountain is still open
-Not as hot
-Get to go sooner than later

Con's of going in April:
-CROWDED
-Cooler
-Can't stay as long b/c my wife is only off for a week
-Payment is due Feb. 17th and I'm not sure if we'll even have all the money before then.


Pro's of going in June:
-Will have more time to save money
-Can stay somewhere nicer
-Parks are open later that I know of
-Not nearly as crowded

Con's of Going in June:
-HOTTER
-No Space Mountain :(

As you can see I'm having a time here..I've been pricing around and if we drive, we can stay at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian. If we fly, then we'll have to stay at a moderate resort!!! I just don't know what to do. And I shouldn't go because a certain ride will be closed (If we go in June) I mean there will be others open :)

[BridetobeDisney]

Ok if you really want my opinion...Go in June. It's not that hot. I mean 80 and 90s. Then again I'm use to that because I live in GA. Humidity, hot sticky weather is my daily life in the summer. I went in June last year and barely waited for any ride. I think I posted the dates but it was the second week I think. I do remember that the soarin line was 45 minutes at about 10 am, which is to be expected.

Only that one ride will be closed (and TTA which connects)....more of a reason to take another trip when it opens again!

Now the big pro that makes me think you should go in June..GF or Poly!!! OMG those are like a dream to me. I would so jump on just driving and staying at the Disney resort of all Disney resorts! LOL How long will your drive be? Plus didn't you say you get to stay longer if you go in June?

I've seen pics of april crowds and they sometimes seem manageable and other times wow. Unbelievable!

Just my two cents but when I read you could stay at those resorts if you wait, I just had to say go for it!

The best thing about all this is that no matter what you decide you will have fun when you get there!

[Disneyfan71]

Ok if you really want my opinion...Go in June. It's not that hot. I mean 80 and 90s. Then again I'm use to that because I live in GA. Humidity, hot sticky weather is my daily life in the summer. I went in June last year and barely waited for any ride. I think I posted the dates but it was the second week I think. I do remember that the soarin line was 45 minutes at about 10 am, which is to be expected.

Only that one ride will be closed (and TTA which connects)....more of a reason to take another trip when it opens again!

Now the big pro that makes me think you should go in June..GF or Poly!!! OMG those are like a dream to me. I would so jump on just driving and staying at the Disney resort of all Disney resorts! LOL How long will your drive be? Plus didn't you say you get to stay longer if you go in June?

I've seen pics of april crowds and they sometimes seem manageable and other times wow. Unbelievable!

Just my two cents but when I read you could stay at those resorts if you wait, I just had to say go for it!

The best thing about all this is that no matter what you decide you will have fun when you get there!

Yeah I'm thinking more along the lines of June...that way I KNOW we'll have the money and can drive..and in all honesty I don't mind driving :) We get to control most everything. As far as the weather, well I'm not worried about it too much.

And with Space Mountain being closed, well I'm not going to let that bother me--I've ridden it a bunch but have only ridden Splash Mountain once.

Thank you so very much :)

[OhioDisneyLover]

Hmmmmm............

I prefer April to June, but you are right. The crowds in April are NOT FUN at time. :crowded: That said, in this case, I vote for June!

[iluv2go2disney]

I would vote for June. I agree that the weather isn't that hot then. And the crowds are bearable if you use FastPass and EMH's. We usually go in July and haven't had any problems. We'll be there in June this year from the 19th-27th. If your dates are during that let me know and we can plan a DIS meet. :thumbsup2

[lmillercrew]

I see that you are contemplating June again? I you look at the cons of going in June, you only listed two things and they're not that major. We go in June everytime we go. Plus, your wife can go for longer AND you could stay Deluxe if you drive AND have the money!!!
Go in June! That's my vote. (like it matters) ;)

[tinkgurl]

OK...so here's the thing. I went to Disney's site and they've extended the 4/3 deal to where you can book through March 29th....So now I'm faced with staying somewhere else and going in June instead!!!! Pro's and Con's are abound of course.

Pro's of going in April:
-Space Mountain is still open
-Not as hot
-Get to go sooner than later

Con's of going in April:
-CROWDED
-Cooler
-Can't stay as long b/c my wife is only off for a week
-Payment is due Feb. 17th and I'm not sure if we'll even have all the money before then.


Pro's of going in June:
-Will have more time to save money
-Can stay somewhere nicer
-Parks are open later that I know of
-Not nearly as crowded

Con's of Going in June:
-HOTTER
-No Space Mountain :(

As you can see I'm having a time here..I've been pricing around and if we drive, we can stay at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian. If we fly, then we'll have to stay at a moderate resort!!! I just don't know what to do. And I shouldn't go because a certain ride will be closed (If we go in June) I mean there will be others open :)

Honestly, if we could go in April instead of June we would. But with school and work it's just impossible to go then. And we now love going in June. We used to go in July and June is a complete turn around! Not as hot, not as crowded...etc. etc.

[Disneyfan71]

I see that you are contemplating June again? I you look at the cons of going in June, you only listed two things and they're not that major. We go in June everytime we go. Plus, your wife can go for longer AND you could stay Deluxe if you drive AND have the money!!!
Go in June! That's my vote. (like it matters) ;)

This is so true..and I think we've decided to go in June..and can stay at a Deluxe Resort, like WL or OKW :)

[Disneyfan71]

Honestly, if we could go in April instead of June we would. But with school and work it's just impossible to go then. And we now love going in June. We used to go in July and June is a complete turn around! Not as hot, not as crowded...etc. etc.

Well part of the reason we wanted to go in April is b/c my wife is out for Spring Break..but the county has a snow make-up day on April 6th and if she's out that day she has to pay a substitute---if we go in June, well she doesn't have to worry about school..PLUS we can stay at say OKW or WL :)


I would vote for June. I agree that the weather isn't that hot then. And the crowds are bearable if you use FastPass and EMH's. We usually go in July and haven't had any problems. We'll be there in June this year from the 19th-27th. If your dates are during that let me know and we can plan a DIS meet. :thumbsup2

We're probably going June 16th-24th/25th :)

[tinkgurl]

Well part of the reason we wanted to go in April is b/c my wife is out for Spring Break..but the county has a snow make-up day on April 6th and if she's out that day she has to pay a substitute---if we go in June, well she doesn't have to worry about school..PLUS we can stay at say OKW or WL :)

Honestly, I think you and your wife would have a much more "romantic" time at WL.

[iluv2go2disney]

We're probably going June 16th-24th/25th :)
Great! :cool1:

[Disneyfan71]

I love WL and the atmosphere...PLUS with us going later we get a Deluxe resort rather than a moderate :) And it's closer to MK.

[jewels1916]

WL is my favorite! I'm glad you'll be able to stay deluxe and not have to worry about school!

[tinkgurl]

I love WL and the atmosphere...PLUS with us going later we get a Deluxe resort rather than a moderate :) And it's closer to MK.

Being close to the MK is a major plus with staying at WL. I really do think you guys would be more happy there just the two of you. :lovestruc

[Disneyfan71]

Well here's an update. Thank you to all to have posted so far.

So onto the update: We've pretty much decided to go in June..can stay at WL for about the same price for staying at CBR--it's a little more but not much. Plus we're seriously considering driving instead of flying.

A bit off topic: But I've also decided to go back to school after being out for twelve years :) Am I crazy? YES!!! If all goes well I'll be in the Massage Therapy program so I can work in an office setting/private practice and eventually start my own practice!! I'll keep you updated on that too!!

[Disneyfan71]

MAJOR UPDATE, MAJOR UPDATE!!! We've had to change our reservation...and are staying at Pop Century June 14th-23rd!!! I know you've all been reading about us going in April...well we're just not able to go then!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Congratulations about going back to school!!! Good luck!

I went in early June before and it was so nice. The weather was perfect and wasn't crowded at all. Hopefully you will have the same experience. :goodvibes

[jewels1916]

Wow! Going back to school! Congratulations! That's such a great thing to do. I am all for school. I love school. :) Good luck with that! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Disneyfan71]

Wow! Going back to school! Congratulations! That's such a great thing to do. I am all for school. I love school. :) Good luck with that! :goodvibes :goodvibes

I'm a little scared b/c I haven't been in school in over ten years. And being older will probably make it a little easier? I don't know though but we'll see...Thanks so very much.

Onto Disney :) I am SOOOOO ready do to..and by staying at Pop and driving we'll save even more $$$$

[carissanboys]

I can't keep up with your changes! :rotfl:

Congrats and good luck on going back to school. :thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

I can't keep up with your changes! :rotfl:

Congrats and good luck on going back to school. :thumbsup2

Well the reason why we aren't going in April is mainly we're not going to have the money by Feb. 17th (when the final deposit is due). Plus my wife lost a day of her Spring Break b/c of a snow make-up day. Sooooo we decided to go in June. She'll be out of school and we can stay a little bit longer :)

***I have a bad sinus infection and not up to par today. Not in the mood for planning***

[Disneyfan71]

You're probably tired of me changing!!! Well it's because we can't decide on what to do. But we talked about it tonight and I think we've come up with a good plan. BUT you'll have to wait until Friday for a MAJOR, MAJOR update.

[tinkgurl]

You're probably tired of me changing!!! Well it's because we can't decide on what to do. But we talked about it tonight and I think we've come up with a good plan. BUT you'll have to wait until Friday for a MAJOR, MAJOR update.

Why do we have to wait until Friday?

[jewels1916]

Why do we have to wait until Friday?

Yeah, I don't wanna wait! :)

[Disneyfan71]

I want it to be official :) BUT I can say that we're staying VERY close to Epcot and DHS!!!

[lmillercrew]

I can't believe you are making us wait??? What's one more day??? How about Thurs night? It's just a couple of hours away from Friday, right?

[Disneyfan71]

I can't believe you are making us wait??? What's one more day??? How about Thurs night? It's just a couple of hours away from Friday, right?

Well I want to be 100% sure everything works out..Don't want to jinx it!! Let's just say we're staying VERY close to Epcot and DHS!! Plus when we call tomorrow to make our deposit I'm hoping rooms are still available. I'd hate to say we're staying at such and such and come tomorrow it's not available :)

Trust me...once i'ts done I will post it here!!!

[tinkerbell87512]

Oh another change?!?! How exciting! Hope it all works out. Can't wait to hear where you 'may' be staying!!! :goodvibes

[Disneyfan71]

For those of you just joining I'll give you a run down of the events!!!

Originally my DW and I were going to WDW in September 2008. Well I was working for the airlines and lost my job. So we had to cancel that trip. A few months later we decided to go in January 2009...but that wasn't going to work either.

Well we deliberated and deliberated and chose to go the week BEFORE Easter. How dumb are we? Seriously, what were we thinking? Well my DW is a teacher (media specialist--a.k.a. librarian) and since it snowed here last week, they lost a day. Which meant she would have to pay a substitute AND would shorten our trip.

So here we are!!! Our scheduled trip is June 14th-23rd. But we saw the Dolphin had a teacher discount for $129 a night starting June 20th. We decided then to stay at the Dolphin from June 20th-29th. However, we aren't able to take part of the dining plan. Still, it's not a bad deal and we're within walking distance of Epcot. I went to trip advisor and there were a number of negative reviews. For Pop Century, all positive!!! Go figure, right?

Our dilemma was: Stay at a 4-star hotel for the same amount of nights, be withing walking distance of Epcot and DHS. No dining plan, but that's about it. OR we stay at Pop and have the DDP which means ALL our meals are paid for in advance. On that same note, we probably won't eat breakfast that much..just light stuff b/c neither of us are big breakfast eaters. With the DDP we get three meals a day PLUS we can go to CRT and Brown Derby.

I'm not really worried about getting from resort to park--we'll have a car and can go directly to the parks on days we REALLY want to get their early...or have breakfast ADR's.

What the issue is...where do we stay? Go for luxury and no DDP or go for value and DDP!!! :)

Originally I was going to call tomorrow and book the Dolphin..we only have to pay for one night and the rest comes out AFTER we've checked out. This gives us time to save up for meals and tickets. If we stay at Pop, our final deposit is due April 30th. But with that, ALL our meals are paid for, no worries about the extra money!!!

Decisions, decisions.

[hlrababy]

Wow!!!! So, what are you going to do??? I hate making decisions like this!!!:rotfl2:

[Disneyfan71]

Wow!!!! So, what are you going to do??? I hate making decisions like this!!!:rotfl2:

WELL...as soon as our money is in the bank, we'll make a deposit for Pop Century, staying from June 14th-24th...that's going to give us 10 days!!! One of those will be a rest day---could be on our arrival day OR somewhere in the middle. More than likely, we'll drive down EARLY Sunday morning and get to the hotel that afternoon. After our arrival, we'll probably tour the hotel, take pictures, that sort of thing. Then Monday morning start at the parks.

OR we could get 10 day tickets and not use one of them...There isn't much difference from the 9 day to 10 day :)

[lmillercrew]

You couldn't wait to tell us could you??? :rotfl: So it's POP? But I didn't think that was REALLY close to DHS or Epcot... Hmmm...

[rsjj]

hi there!! just read why you've changed your date...i took your advice on starting a ptr! :flower:

[Disneyfan71]

hi there!! just read why you've changed your date...i took your advice on starting a ptr! :flower:

YAY :) You can put your PTR link in your signature too :)

[ILuvCrush]

hi bill!!

i'm all up 2 date... thanks for the Cliff notes... Your PTR changes were starting to make me dizzy:rotfl2:

Anyhoo... I think it's a good choice to go with Pop... its very comforting to know when you go...all you need is your spending $$

Don't be suprised if I don't post a for a few days over here...I work 3rd shift (12hrs) 7 days on then 7 off... I do most of my DISing while I'm off... but I do lurk thru my subscribed threads to keep up:goodvibes I just don't write much!!

Paula

[rsjj]

YAY :) You can put your PTR link in your signature too :)


how do i do that? :flower:

[Disneyfan71]

how do i do that? :flower:

Did you start a Pre-Trip Report? If you did, you can go to your first thread, copy the link and then when you go to edit your signature, paste it in the box...select preview post then save...Hope this works :)

[Disneyfan71]

hi bill!!

i'm all up 2 date... thanks for the Cliff notes... Your PTR changes were starting to make me dizzy:rotfl2:

Anyhoo... I think it's a good choice to go with Pop... its very comforting to know when you go...all you need is your spending $$

Don't be suprised if I don't post a for a few days over here...I work 3rd shift (12hrs) 7 days on then 7 off... I do most of my DISing while I'm off... but I do lurk thru my subscribed threads to keep up:goodvibes I just don't write much!!

Paula

I understand you not being on and having to work. Good thing I work from home :) but when I am working, I can't be on here. I'll keep you posted.

[Disneyfan71]

We are BOOKED!!! **doing the gopher dance from Caddyshack We leave on the 13th...will spend the night outside Disney, drive in on the 14th for our 9 MAGICAL days at WDW!!!

[TxRabbit]

YAY! Your plans are finalized! Now stop second guessing yourself!;)

You guys are going to have so much fun! Can't wait to read all about it.

[Disneyfan71]

I'm SOOOO happy we're booked. It's a good feeling knowing we have a room. And I'm pleased with it. We got Pop Century. All we have to do know is come up with some kind of plan and decide whether if we're going to drive or fly. At this point it makes no difference to me :)

[carissanboys]

Yay for booking! :cheer2:

[jewels1916]

Yay, congrats, you are booked!! And I was :rotfl2: about the gopher dance from Caddyshack! That's how I felt when I booked! :)

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Congrats on booking! This is when it all feels real! :cheer2:

[Disneyfan71]

Today we bought the 2009 Unnoficial Disney Guide!!! I've been doing a lot of reading this afternoon!!!

[Disneyfan71]

Well it's officially Monday and I am STILL sick with a bad sinus infection. I've been on the boards but not as much. Right now I am wide awake because me ears are hurting soooo bad. So, earlier I came up with a plan for our ADR's...and come March 16th we can make them. Here they are and I'd like to know what you think. Keep in mind I have been to Teppan Edo and 50's Prime Time and CRT!!

1. San Angel Inn
2. Le Cellier
3. Chef's De France
4. Coral Reef
5. Chef Mickey
6. Crystal Palace
7. Sci-Fi Dine in Theater
8. 50's Prime Time Cafe
9. Ohana
10. Nine Dragons
11. Arkershus
12. Biergarten
13. Tusker House
14. Tony's Town Square

:) That's it for now!!! as it could change.

[tinkerbell87512]

Sorry your not feeling well, feel better soon!!!

You chose some great places for your ADR's. Love Coral Reef and Ohana's! :goodvibes

[jewels1916]

Looks like you have a good list for your ADRs. Are you enjoying your UG?
Hope you feel better!!

[tinkgurl]

1. San Angel Inn: Margaritas!!
2. Le Cellier: Yum!
3. Chef's De France: I have always wanted to try there!
4. Coral Reef: I love looking at all the fish etc. so ask for a table by the glass!
5. Chef Mickey's: Yum!COLOR]
6. Crystal Palace: [COLOR="darkorchid"]I haven't been there in awhile.
7. Sci-Fi Dine in Theater: Don't think I'll ever try there. Haha, it just doesn't appeal to me.
8. 50's Prime Time Cafe: Never been there.
9. Ohana: Yum!
10. Nine Dragons: Never been there.
11. Arkershus: Never been there.
12. Biergarten: Never been there.
13. Tusker House: Never been there.
14. Tony's Town Square: Yum!

[Disneyfan71]

Looks like you have a good list for your ADRs. Are you enjoying your UG?
Hope you feel better!!

I'm going back to the doctor today..my ears won't stop hurting. But I am loving my UG!! Didn't read it at all yesterday :( That's how bad I felt. I'm going to look for a place to stay close to WDW on the Sat. night we arrive, or we might see if we can add a night to our stay at Pop.

1. San Angel Inn: Margaritas!!
2. Le Cellier: Yum!
3. Chef's De France: I have always wanted to try there!
4. Coral Reef: I love looking at all the fish etc. so ask for a table by the glass!
5. Chef Mickey's: Yum!COLOR]
6. Crystal Palace: [COLOR="darkorchid"]I haven't been there in awhile.
7. Sci-Fi Dine in Theater: Don't think I'll ever try there. Haha, it just doesn't appeal to me.
8. 50's Prime Time Cafe: Never been there.
9. Ohana: Yum!
10. Nine Dragons: Never been there.
11. Arkershus: Never been there.
12. Biergarten: Never been there.
13. Tusker House: Never been there.
14. Tony's Town Square: Yum!

Thanks for your suggestions. We'll definitely try Tony's Town Square and Coral Reef!! I'm going to peruse the UG today if i'm feeling better and look at the different restaurants, make sure I didn't overlook one.

[Disneyfan71]

Sorry your not feeling well, feel better soon!!!

You chose some great places for your ADR's. Love Coral Reef and Ohana's! :goodvibes

Thanks...I'm going back to the doctor this afternoon..my ears are STILL hurting.

[carissanboys]

Hope you're feeling better soon! Good luck at the doctors. :goodvibes

[Disneyfan71]

Hope you're feeling better soon! Good luck at the doctors. :goodvibes

Thanks. I went on the 27th and was put on antibiotics....they haven't done much of anything. So I'm going back this afternoon!! Tired of feeling like crap all the time.

[rsjj]

are you all better now?:flower:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

ADR's sound good. I just thought of something....San Angel Inn reminded me. I think we may just hit it in March.

[Disneyfan71]

are you all better now?:flower:

MUCH!!! Thank you for asking. I'm almost done with the amoxicillin thank goodness.

[Disneyfan71]

ADR's sound good. I just thought of something....San Angel Inn reminded me. I think we may just hit it in March.

I've never been there but have seen it on past trips.

[lmillercrew]

I glad to hear that you're feeling better and that you booked your trip. Your ADRs sound great! I'm still undecided on the few places we will eat. I still have time to figure it out though.

[jewels1916]

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

[Disneyfan71]

I glad to hear that you're feeling better and that you booked your trip. Your ADRs sound great! I'm still undecided on the few places we will eat. I still have time to figure it out though.

Thanks...I was doing better but have seemed to have taken a step back--my ears are STILL hurting. And unfortunately I can't take a decongestant b/c of my high blood pressure. So it's more or less wait it out kind of thing.

As far as the ADR's they aren't finalized yet..I might decide to try something entirely different.

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

Thanks...I was doing better but have seemed to have taken a step back--my ears are STILL hurting. And unfortunately I can't take a decongestant b/c of my high blood pressure. So it's more or less wait it out kind of thing.

[Disneyfan71]

So it's been a few days and I apoligize for not updating. We got our park maps and last night I was studying them pretty close!!! And I went to tourinplans and saw the crowd levels for when we're going..they're an 8!!! That's just insane!! Who knows, they could dropp off again.

Anyways, I'm getting even more excited about our trip..and once the planning DVD comes...watch out!! I'll be watching it DAILY!! Probably not but you get the idea.

I'm still sick with some stupid virus on top of my sinus infection--that's why it's taking so long to get rid of...and my ears STILL hurt--hurts to talk.

So that's my update for today!!! Will keep you posted

[kadesha]

Hey Bill!

I'm pretty bummed about the 8's too! I saw this a few nights ago. When we were there the Tuesday before Thanksgiving it was so crowded that we couldn't move. We hardley got anything done at all! That day was an 8! I'm just going to make a good plan, use fastpasses, take advantage of EMH, and just have a good time regardless of how busy it is! It's Disney afterall! :) Can't wait to meet you guys in June!

[Disneyfan71]

Hey Bill!

I'm pretty bummed about the 8's too! I saw this a few nights ago. When we were there the Tuesday before Thanksgiving it was so crowded that we couldn't move. We hardley got anything done at all! That day was an 8! I'm just going to make a good plan, use fastpasses, take advantage of EMH, and just have a good time regardless of how busy it is! It's Disney afterall! :) Can't wait to meet you guys in June!

That's what I'm thinking of doing...take advantage of the EMH's and FastPasses...AND just have a good time...at least I'll be there enjoying my time. I'm not going to let a crowd get me down :) Thanks for joining my PTR too!! Stay tuned for more!!!

[paintnolish]

Hey! Just skimmed your PTR...
Love Raglan Rd-bread pudding!
SA- Okay food but awesome atomosphere
CRT- Okay food, awesome atomosphere...nothing like eating in the castle! We ate there on our honeymoon this past Aug.
Crowd levels- Get there early! Do the things most important to you, then relax! Like a pp said, you're still in WDW. How bad can that be?:)

[Disneyfan71]

Hey! Just skimmed your PTR...
Love Raglan Rd-bread pudding!
SA- Okay food but awesome atomosphere
CRT- Okay food, awesome atomosphere...nothing like eating in the castle! We ate there on our honeymoon this past Aug.
Crowd levels- Get there early! Do the things most important to you, then relax! Like a pp said, you're still in WDW. How bad can that be?:)

Thanks for joining!!! That's right, I'm not going to let it get the best of me...I'm going to have a good time. We'll take advantage of the EMH's and well take the rest in stride. And we're driving too..so that will be an advantage of overcrowded buses :)

[paintnolish]

Thanks for joining!!! That's right, I'm not going to let it get the best of me...I'm going to have a good time. We'll take advantage of the EMH's and well take the rest in stride. And we're driving too..so that will be an advantage of overcrowded buses :)
Yeah, I have to say, the bus situation was bad last time at ASMo. They were packed, literally a small stampede from DTD and we had to wait a really long time at the bus stops. I know POP has their own bus, so it could be better there. We stood in the blazing Aug. sun waiting for our bus!

[Disneyfan71]

Yeah, I have to say, the bus situation was bad last time at ASMo. They were packed, literally a small stampede from DTD and we had to wait a really long time at the bus stops. I know POP has their own bus, so it could be better there. We stood in the blazing Aug. sun waiting for our bus!

We'll use the buses and all but not if we have a breakfast ADR at say Chef Mickey's or something. I don't want to risk being late b/c all the buses are full. Now if we're not in any hurry, by all means we'll take the bus. I'm sure they aren't as crowded in the afternoon!!

[Lynn5700]

HEY!! I just want to let you know I have to catch up and read all about your plans! Gotta go to work now!

Hope you're having a good day and thank you for your help eariler!!

xoxo

[Disneyfan71]

HEY!! I just want to let you know I have to catch up and read all about your plans! Gotta go to work now!

Hope you're having a good day and thank you for your help eariler!!

xoxo

You're certainly welcome :)

[Disneyfan71]

So on Friday afternoon two things happened....well actually three.

One: We got a letter from the industrial commission and my wife will be getting her settlement money

Two: I got my LAST W-2 form so now we can do our taxes.

Three: Our Disney planning DVD ARRIVED!!! We watched it tonight and couldn't contain ourselves...we were both teary eyed from all the giddiniess...I CANNOT WAIT!! until June. Will it EVER get here?

Our plan: tentativley is this... We will drive down on the 13th...stay outside Disney..get up Sunday morning and drive to the hotel--and go to MK or Epcot. Right now we're going to one park each day---then subsequent parks on the remaining five days. Where? Well I'm not sure.

But THANK you ALL for responding to my PTR...it means so much to me to have such an interest in my trip.

[tinkerbell87512]

Yay for the planning DVD! I love watching that :3dglasses gives me a bit of a disney fix!

Getting so excited for you. June will be here before you know it! :banana:

[Lynn5700]

AWWW I can't wait for you guys to go away Bill. Your plans sound great!!!!

Is the planning DVD different from last years?

[Disneyfan71]

AWWW I can't wait for you guys to go away Bill. Your plans sound great!!!!

Is the planning DVD different from last years?

I don't have last years :( But in this one they do mention the American Idol Experience. But they don't mention anything about Space Mountain--I guess since it's going down for refurb ?!?!?!?!??? It's about an hour or so with all the extras too.

[Disneyfan71]

Yay for the planning DVD! I love watching that :3dglasses gives me a bit of a disney fix!

Getting so excited for you. June will be here before you know it! :banana:

I'll be watching it again VERY soon..don't worry. :) It's not much longer before we go!! Soon it will be less than four months.

[Lynn5700]

Yeah Bill it is going down...aww that stinks for you :(

I'm looking forward to seeing the American Idol Experience. I'm dying to see if Tim and I made it in the video. We were part of the audience when they were filming Jordin Sparks. You will hear about it when I get to it in my TR lol.

[Disneyfan71]

Yeah Bill it is going down...aww that stinks for you :(

I'm looking forward to seeing the American Idol Experience. I'm dying to see if Tim and I made it in the video. We were part of the audience when they were filming Jordin Sparks. You will hear about it when I get to it in my TR lol.

Oh so I have to wait huh :) Just kidding. I can't wait for your TR!! But then once it's over :( it will be sad. Oh well...all the more reason to go again next year :)

[ILuvCrush]

yay for the DVD!!! I know that I was really put out when I got mine and saw that neither Space Mtn OR CoP are on the enclosed MK maps!! :faint:

I enjoyed watching it though:goodvibes

paula

[Disneyfan71]

yay for the DVD!!! I know that I was really put out when I got mine and saw that neither Space Mtn OR CoP are on the enclosed MK maps!! :faint:

I enjoyed watching it though:goodvibes

paula


Now that you mention it I remember there not being any mention of it as well!!! Maybe they skipped over it? There was a lot of stuff omitted like Country Bear Jamoboree--but you think about it...there's only so much time for these things!! I enjoyed watching it though ;)

[ILuvCrush]

Now that you mention it I remember there not being any mention of it as well!!! Maybe they skipped over it? There was a lot of stuff omitted like Country Bear Jamoboree--but you think about it...there's only so much time for these things!! I enjoyed watching it though ;)

true...they can't put everything on the DVD.. still, the paper maps not including them, seemed odd...

[Disneyfan71]

I'll have to look at my maps. And the ones that came in the DVD...I was so excited about getting it, I didn't even look. Thanks for that.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

They leave out a lot of the good stuff on that DVD. I wish they did one just for dining...that showed every place you could eat, etc. Now that I would love to see. :goodvibes For me planning is the best part.

[Disneyfan71]

I LOVED it!!! I'll be watching it AGAIN very, very soon.

Be sure to read my update a few posts back ;)

[BridetobeDisney]

You've got me excited to watch the DVD again. I think I might watch it now!! I'm glad it finally came!!

[Disneyfan71]

You've got me excited to watch the DVD again. I think I might watch it now!! I'm glad it finally came!!

Oh girl you have NO idea how long I've been waiting for this thing. The DVD made me almost want to add the water park option too...but with only 9 days and me wanting to see the parks so bad, I'm not sure if we'll have time. Maybe if we go next year we can spend time at the Water Parks :)

[jewels1916]

I haven't got mine in. :headache: But I am glad that you have yours! :)

[paintnolish]

Oh girl you have NO idea how long I've been waiting for this thing. The DVD made me almost want to add the water park option too...but with only 9 days and me wanting to see the parks so bad, I'm not sure if we'll have time. Maybe if we go next year we can spend time at the Water Parks :)
I debated on ading the WP, too, but I decided against it. Dh isn't much for swimming and the kids will be just as happy with the hotel pool. Besides, CSR's pool is pretty nice and probably way more relaxing than standing in lines for waterlides all day!

[Disneyfan71]

I debated on ading the WP, too, but I decided against it. Dh isn't much for swimming and the kids will be just as happy with the hotel pool. Besides, CSR's pool is pretty nice and probably way more relaxing than standing in lines for waterlides all day!

See that's the thing...I don't actually go on some of the slides---about 20 years ago, I nearly broke my foot on one of those slides at Wet N' Wild. This one you laid flat on your stomach (on a mat of course) with feet up. Well at the end my left foot hit the slide HARD..nearly broke it too. Since then I've pretty much steered clear. I just can't justify adding another $100 for the water park option and not going on hardly anything.

[paintnolish]

Ouch! I don't mind going underwater, but I hate being all disoriented. Also, although not as painful as your broken foot, slides hurt! You get banged all around! Not to mention, my mom "made" me go on Humunga Cowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon once. It was horrible. How many stories do you drop, straight down, before coming to a screeching halt in two inches of water?!? I thought I'd never get my suit out, kwim?:rotfl2: Yes, I think I'll stick with a pool side pina colada while my kids swim!:thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

Ouch! I don't mind going underwater, but I hate being all disoriented. Also, although not as painful as your broken foot, slides hurt! You get banged all around! Not to mention, my mom "made" me go on Humunga Cowabunga at Typhoon Lagoon once. It was horrible. How many stories do you drop, straight down, before coming to a screeching halt in two inches of water?!? I thought I'd never get my suit out, kwim?:rotfl2: Yes, I think I'll stick with a pool side pina colada while my kids swim!:thumbsup2

I rode that too..Humunga Cowabunga--that was pretty fun actually but like I said earlier, I can't justify spending an extra $100 to ride along the Lazy River :)

[Disneyfan71]

First things first..I want to thank EVERYONE who has posted on my thread..you are the nicest people I have ever met!!

On that note--we watched the DVD and Oh my goodness!! It's SOOOO awesome. I'm thinking of watching it again this afternoon and again, and again and again. Last night I was watching Disney videos on youtube which is really cool to see too!!

Also--I'm not sure if I've said this but I LOVE writing--this is my biggest passion other than listening to music. I've been writing for several years now and am actually in the process of starting a new story..so I might not be on the boards very much. Just wanted you all to know ;)

[jewels1916]

First things first..I want to thank EVERYONE who has posted on my thread..you are the nicest people I have ever met!!

On that note--we watched the DVD and Oh my goodness!! It's SOOOO awesome. I'm thinking of watching it again this afternoon and again, and again and again. Last night I was watching Disney videos on youtube which is really cool to see too!!

Also--I'm not sure if I've said this but I LOVE writing--this is my biggest passion other than listening to music. I've been writing for several years now and am actually in the process of starting a new story..so I might not be on the boards very much. Just wanted you all to know ;)

Writing, eh? I can't believe you would do something that would take you away from disboards time. ;) Just kidding. Best of luck to you! I like to write too, when I have time and I know! When the muse hits, you must obey!!

[Disneyfan71]

Writing, eh? I can't believe you would do something that would take you away from disboards time. ;) Just kidding. Best of luck to you! I like to write too, when I have time and I know! When the muse hits, you must obey!!

Thank you so much...After watching Xanadu my muse is "speaking" to me and she's saying...WRITE!!! Write something good that will sell MILLIONS of copies. But you know me, I'll still be on here..I will always find time for the boards.

[rsjj]

Write something good that will sell MILLIONS of copies.

and we can all say..."oh i know that guy!" good luck to your new book. wonder what it will be about...:flower:

[Disneyfan71]

and we can all say..."oh i know that guy!" good luck to your new book. wonder what it will be about...:flower:

You'll just have to wait :)

Tonight my DW and I were talking about WDW and what kind of plans we want to make. And I think what we're going to do is wait for the EMH's to come out. From there we can kind of plan what we want to do. It's kind of hard to plan w/o EMH's. So for now, we can't really worry too much about that.

What I do know is that we've pretty much decided to drive instead of fly. But if gas continues to rise AGAIN then we might fly. :)

Just wanted to give you an update.

[lacrosse_lady72]

Writing, eh? I can't believe you would do something that would take you away from disboards time. ;) Just kidding. Best of luck to you! I like to write too, when I have time and I know! When the muse hits, you must obey!!

Or your Yahtzee playing time!!!
Hey Disneyfan71!

[lmillercrew]

I hope you are finally feeling better. We always go in June, so I expect that the crowd level will be what we are used to. We always do fastpasses and now with our youngest DD being older, we can stay longer for EMH's.

[Disneyfan71]

I hope you are finally feeling better. We always go in June, so I expect that the crowd level will be what we are used to. We always do fastpasses and now with our youngest DD being older, we can stay longer for EMH's.

I am feeling MUCH better now thank goodness. It's like all of a sudden it was gone. But thank you for the concern.

On that note I need to update!!!

Right now I'm not writing a novel but working on a screenplay--this is something I've wanted to do for some time and now am doing it. Of course I'll be here so don't worry about that.

Last night I was looking over our park maps (the ones I ordered) and devising some kind of plan--not so much down to the minute but some semblance of order :)

[Disneyfan71]

So I figured to keep my PTR interesting is, well ask what is your favorite WDW Restaurant? Mine would have to be Teppen Edo (sp) b/c of the atmosphere and the food (although it's been fourteen years) I still remember some of it!!! I'd like to know yours too.

[rsjj]

i have none, since i've never been there...so i'm looking forward to reading the reviews of everyone else's! :flower:

[OhioDisneyLover]

Mine would have to be either Yachtsman or Kona. Kona for the Tonga Toast and Yachtsman for the steak!

[tinkgurl]

Oh boy...Tony's...and the Luau! Another one of my favorites was the Concourse Steakhouse...RIP! :sad1:

[Lynn5700]

I have a ton of favorites... I'm going to say Ohana!

[Disneyfan71]

I like the responses so far :) Let's keep this going. Why do you like your favorite restuarant? Is it the food, atmosphere?

[jewels1916]

I like Liberty Tree Tavern. And the Main Street Bakery. I want a really big cinnamon roll right now. :)

[Disneyfan71]

I like Liberty Tree Tavern. And the Main Street Bakery. I want a really big cinnamon roll right now. :)

I've only been to Liberty Tree Tavern once--back in 1986 when they didn't have the family style food. And the Main Street Bakery sounds soooo good right about now :)

[HeatherBelle614]

Well it's officially Monday and I am STILL sick with a bad sinus infection. I've been on the boards but not as much. Right now I am wide awake because me ears are hurting soooo bad. So, earlier I came up with a plan for our ADR's...and come March 16th we can make them. Here they are and I'd like to know what you think. Keep in mind I have been to Teppan Edo and 50's Prime Time and CRT!!

1. San Angel Inn
2. Le Cellier
3. Chef's De France
4. Coral Reef
5. Chef Mickey
6. Crystal Palace
7. Sci-Fi Dine in Theater
8. 50's Prime Time Cafe
9. Ohana
10. Nine Dragons
11. Arkershus
12. Biergarten
13. Tusker House
14. Tony's Town Square

:) That's it for now!!! as it could change.

Ok, I'm going to be honest because part of the Disney experience to me is the food. (I try to be insanely healthy a few months before so I can chow down while at WDW! :rotfl: )

But, I have eaten at San Angel Inn nearly 5 times, and have not liked it once. I kept going back because I thought the atmosphere is great, but I don't think it's worth using DDP credits on. The food at Mexico's fast food area outside is MUCH better. (My parents and DH both hate San Angel Inn; they humored me a few more times, but now refuse to go back.)

Sci-Fi is a MUST for lunch! They have THE BEST BURGERS EVER!! We always do a buger and fries (or, onion rings) and a shake. But seriously, this is one of my favorite places when it comes to atmosphere and food. I'm drooling at work right now just thinking about that burger! (Last time we were there, they didn't do burgers on the dinner menu, so that's why I suggested lunch. You'd have to check an updated menu for dinner; we just always make it a mid-day tradition.)

Crystal Palace is great; we normally eat here for breakfast. They definitely have my fav breakfast buffet! It's always so cheery and a great way to start a day! (Never done dinner here, so no opinion there, sorry!!)

Chef Mickey's is one of my other favs; our tradition for her is dinner. Most amazing dessert spread, ever!

Ugh; my lame pb&j for lunch does not sound appealing at all anymore. HOW many more days until I get to eat at WDW?? :sad2:

[TxRabbit]

Wolfgang Puck EXPRESS.

That's the one in the marketplace area.

Please keep in mind that I haven't eaten at too many restaurants in WDW. I loved this one the best because I could eat outside on the patio with the ceiling fans in an area that seemed a bit off the beaten path. I think there was only one family eating while we were. I love dining alfresco and so this just hit the spot for me.

I LOVED the iced tea. I'm not a soda drinker, and good iced tea is difficult to come by. This iced tea was SOO GOOD. And it was self serve drinks. So I could easily get as much as I wanted.

Even though it was a CS, they gave you a number and brought your food out to you ala Pei Wei. And the FOOD was excellent. Even DS was pleased with his menu options. YAY!

The desert was SO GOOD. A really tasty creme brulee.

This all may change after our next trip with the DxDDP!;)

[Disneyfan71]

Ok, I'm going to be honest because part of the Disney experience to me is the food. (I try to be insanely healthy a few months before so I can chow down while at WDW! :rotfl: )

But, I have eaten at San Angel Inn nearly 5 times, and have not liked it once. I kept going back because I thought the atmosphere is great, but I don't think it's worth using DDP credits on. The food at Mexico's fast food area outside is MUCH better. (My parents and DH both hate San Angel Inn; they humored me a few more times, but now refuse to go back.)

Sci-Fi is a MUST for lunch! They have THE BEST BURGERS EVER!! We always do a buger and fries (or, onion rings) and a shake. But seriously, this is one of my favorite places when it comes to atmosphere and food. I'm drooling at work right now just thinking about that burger! (Last time we were there, they didn't do burgers on the dinner menu, so that's why I suggested lunch. You'd have to check an updated menu for dinner; we just always make it a mid-day tradition.)

Crystal Palace is great; we normally eat here for breakfast. They definitely have my fav breakfast buffet! It's always so cheery and a great way to start a day! (Never done dinner here, so no opinion there, sorry!!)

Chef Mickey's is one of my other favs; our tradition for her is dinner. Most amazing dessert spread, ever!

Ugh; my lame pb&j for lunch does not sound appealing at all anymore. HOW many more days until I get to eat at WDW?? :sad2:

Thank you Heather!!! I'll keep that in mind about San Angel!! My wife loves mexican food and I'm going there because she wants to. I'm not too keen on Mexican myself. And we're definitely going to Sci-Fi for lunch. I was able to look at some of the menus and it's a shame they don't have burgers at dinner!! Chef Mickey's---we might go there for a late breakfast or early dinner!! It really all depends on EMH's--this will pretty much ditcate which parks we go to on which day.. :)

I appreciate the heads up!!!

[Disneyfan71]

Wolfgang Puck EXPRESS.

That's the one in the marketplace area.

Please keep in mind that I haven't eaten at too many restaurants in WDW. I loved this one the best because I could eat outside on the patio with the ceiling fans in an area that seemed a bit off the beaten path. I think there was only one family eating while we were. I love dining alfresco and so this just hit the spot for me.

I LOVED the iced tea. I'm not a soda drinker, and good iced tea is difficult to come by. This iced tea was SOO GOOD. And it was self serve drinks. So I could easily get as much as I wanted.

Even though it was a CS, they gave you a number and brought your food out to you ala Pei Wei. And the FOOD was excellent. Even DS was pleased with his menu options. YAY!

The desert was SO GOOD. A really tasty creme brulee.

This all may change after our next trip with the DxDDP!;)

I'm thinking we might try Wolfgang Puck Express one of the days we don't go to the parks..or go to the parks later in the day :)

[tinkgurl]

For both of my places-it's both the food and the atmosphere! Tony's- it's so beautiful in there and Lady and the Tramp themed. The Luau is pretty obvious- the show...AND the Hawaiian feel is gorgeous.

[Disneyfan71]

For both of my places-it's both the food and the atmosphere! Tony's- it's so beautiful in there and Lady and the Tramp themed. The Luau is pretty obvious- the show...AND the Hawaiian feel is gorgeous.

I've seen pictures of Tony's Town Square--and SOOOO want to go there..Plus I like lady and the tramp!! I have been to the Luau but it was SOOOO long ago!! I do remember some of the stuff.

[Flounder75]

We love Chef Mickey's for the atmosphere, but are partial to the food at Le Cellier! The kids like Crystal Palace and Caseys Corner :confused3

[wlwilliams9]

Where have I been? I swear your PTR fell off my list. I thought since you changed dates, you deleted it. Anyway, I'm back and lovin every minute of it!

Great dining choices BTW!

[Disneyfan71]

Where have I been? I swear your PTR fell off my list. I thought since you changed dates, you deleted it. Anyway, I'm back and lovin every minute of it!

Great dining choices BTW!

I deleted the link by accident and just put it back!!! Yes we had to change dates for many reasons..but are going in June!!

There isn't much to add right now--not a lot going on. But thanks for joining :)

[paintnolish]

My overall fave is Citrico's. We went there during our hmoon and had fab service and food. For atomosphere, Ido like SA (food is okay, not great), CR, and Sci-Fi. My fave CS is WPE. We ate there many times last trip- can't beat it as a CS credit use!

[Disneyfan71]

Thanks for all your responses :) Sorry I don't have much of an update--well actually I am going back to school after being out for twelve!!! I'll be taking culinary arts (baking and pastries)--For the past year or two, I've struggled to decide on what to do. And all of a sudden it hit me--so I'm going back to school. Hopefully will start in the summer--if not will be the fall :)

[Lynn5700]

Thanks for all your responses :) Sorry I don't have much of an update--well actually I am going back to school after being out for twelve!!! I'll be taking culinary arts (baking and pastries)--For the past year or two, I've struggled to decide on what to do. And all of a sudden it hit me--so I'm going back to school. Hopefully will start in the summer--if not will be the fall :)

YAY congrats Bill!!! Good for you! You and I will both be going back to school together lol!:woohoo:

[Disneyfan71]

YAY congrats Bill!!! Good for you! You and I will both be going back to school together lol!:woohoo:

:) I'm a little scared about going back. It's been twelve years.

I graduated HS in 1990--and went to a community college for a while. Graduated there in 1995, and then got my bachelor's in 1997. So as you can probably imagine I'm a bit nervous :)

[HeatherBelle614]

Thanks for all your responses :) Sorry I don't have much of an update--well actually I am going back to school after being out for twelve!!! I'll be taking culinary arts (baking and pastries)--For the past year or two, I've struggled to decide on what to do. And all of a sudden it hit me--so I'm going back to school. Hopefully will start in the summer--if not will be the fall :)

Congrats on that decision!!! Going back can be hard, but it's such a great feeling once you get the administration part taken care of!

I'm studying for the LSAT right now; I'm so ready to be done with applications and the test. But, my test is 2 weeks after our trip, so I'm both anxious for our trip to start, but nervous about my test. September is going to be a whirlwind month!

[TxRabbit]

:) I'm a little scared about going back. It's been twelve years.

I graduated HS in 1990--and went to a community college for a while. Graduated there in 1995, and then got my bachelor's in 1997. So as you can probably imagine I'm a bit nervous :)

Nervous but excited! I imagine.

I also graduated HS 1990, BS 1994. I've been toying with the idea of going back to school myself. We just have to get our debt under control before we start footing the bill for that one!:rotfl:

[Disneyfan71]

Congrats on that decision!!! Going back can be hard, but it's such a great feeling once you get the administration part taken care of!

I'm studying for the LSAT right now; I'm so ready to be done with applications and the test. But, my test is 2 weeks after our trip, so I'm both anxious for our trip to start, but nervous about my test. September is going to be a whirlwind month!

Thanks :) It's a huge decision but something I need to do. I'm tired of making $7.50 an hour for what I'm doing now (working from home) and it's just time to make the change :) I'm going for Culinary arts...pastries and stuff :)

Nervous but excited! I imagine.

I also graduated HS 1990, BS 1994. I've been toying with the idea of going back to school myself. We just have to get our debt under control before we start footing the bill for that one!:rotfl:

Yes I am nervous but this is something I've go to do..better myself.

[wlwilliams9]

Thanks for all your responses :) Sorry I don't have much of an update--well actually I am going back to school after being out for twelve!!! I'll be taking culinary arts (baking and pastries)--For the past year or two, I've struggled to decide on what to do. And all of a sudden it hit me--so I'm going back to school. Hopefully will start in the summer--if not will be the fall :)

Congrats! I know that's a huge decision and life changing event, but it will be so satisfying to be doing something you love! Good for you!:thumbsup2

[Disneyfan71]

Congrats! I know that's a huge decision and life changing event, but it will be so satisfying to be doing something you love! Good for you!:thumbsup2

I just can't believe I'm actually doing it. But it came to me in the flash of an eye and I mean literally. I was like, "That's what I'm going to do." and haven't looked back yet. Cooking is something I absolutely love...would LOVE to get a job at Disney some day making pastries ;)

Thank you EVERYONE for the kind words.

[ShannonMB]

Hi Bill, checking in to your PTR for the first time. I followed the link when you posted on mine! ;) EXCITING!!

Just wanted to congratulate you on your decision to go back to school. We are the same age, and I, too, decided to go back after being out a WHILE (after age 30). Same as you, it just sort of hit me, and I didn't look back. Now I have a great career as an RN and get to take care of babies for my JOB! Sometimes you get one of those "aha" moments, and it's always best to go with them!!

I'm leaving for my trip in the mornin', but I'll check back when I get back to see how the planning's coming!

Best wishes! :wizard:

[ShannonMB]

Oh, by the way, I'm SO excited that this will be your FIRST time at the World with your DW!!!!! How romantic!!!! :love:

[Disneyfan71]

Thank you Shannon for joining my PTR. I've obviously never done one before and it's going well. I've gotten a lot of responses which makes me happy.

And thank you for the well-wishes about going back to school. I figured it's time to do something for myself rather than what everyone else wants me to do. It's been like that most of my adult life and well, I'm tired of it.

Have fun and I'll be thinking about you :)

[HeatherBelle614]

Happy Valentine's Day!

[BridetobeDisney]

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! :lovestruc

[Disneyfan71]

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! :lovestruc

And the same to you :lovestruc

[Disneyfan71]

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to you as well

[Disneyfan71]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day and now it's countdown for Easter :)

Earlier this afternoon I came up with a sample plan of our trip in June. What I wanted to do was visit one park each day, then go back to the ones where we didn't get to ride everything. Plus with EMH's nothing is set in stone. Having said that, I've got something...so here goes.

Sunday June 1th—Epcot

Monday June 15th—Animal Kingdom

Tuesday June 16th—Hollywood Studios

Wednesday June 17th—Magic Kingdom

Thursday June 18th—Animal Kingdom/Epcot

Friday June 19th—Epcot/Magic Kingdom

Saturday June 20th—Hollywood Studios/Epcot

Sunday June 21st—Magic Kingdom

Monday June 22nd-- Epcot

Most of our ADR's will probably be at Epcot and MK...some at DHS but mainly for lunch. Again w/o EMH's it's really hard to do but at least I've got something, right :)

[wlwilliams9]

Schedule looks great! I know how frustrating it is to plan with no park hours! Hopefully, June's schedule will be posted in a couple of weeks!

[Disneyfan71]

Schedule looks great! I know how frustrating it is to plan with no park hours! Hopefully, June's schedule will be posted in a couple of weeks!

I keep checking daily--but I know that won't make it go any faster :) At least we have some kind of plan in place. As for the rides, well we will worry about that later.

[tinkgurl]

Schedule looks great so far! :banana:

[paintnolish]

Congrats on going back to school. It's never too late! I, mayself, am a full-time student.:) Now, if we all only lived closer to you in order to sample some of your "homework"!:rotfl2:
As far as planning goes, I am waiting until the park hours come out. Basically, my planning consists of ADRs, loosely based on park hours. We arrive early and stay late in order to get on all the rides. In the afternoon, we take a more leisurely pace- snacking, people watching, shopping, maybe a slow attraction (Epcot country films) or TTA (closed this time, though!).

[Lynn5700]

Bill I can't wait to see where you guys eat!!!

[Disneyfan71]

Bill I can't wait to see where you guys eat!!!

Thanks :) So far I've got:

-Le Cellier
-Chef Mickey's
-Coral Reef
-Teppan Edo
-Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
-50's Prime Time Cafe
-Crystal Palace
-Tony's Town Square

Of course I'll make changes until we can make ADR's which is making me mad---I cannot understand why Disney changed it from 180 days to 90!!!

[BridetobeDisney]

Hey the schedule looks good. I hate that the park hours aren't up for you yet. I was so frustrated with the May hours. I'm still confused because I can't find which days they are having spectromagic.

The ADRs sound yummy. Of the ones you chose, I've been to Coral Reef(yummy) and Crystal Palace (can't judge it b/c I was sick). This time around I'll eat at Le Cellier, Chef Mickey, and Teppan Edo! So you'll get a dining review before you leave.

I'm just so happy for you for going back to school. Brad (DH) wants to be a pastry chef and open up his own shop one day. Probably in his retirement. Who knows, he has so many dreams to fulfill. I can't keep up! LOL Congrats!!

[Disneyfan71]

Hey the schedule looks good. I hate that the park hours aren't up for you yet. I was so frustrated with the May hours. I'm still confused because I can't find which days they are having spectromagic.

The ADRs sound yummy. Of the ones you chose, I've been to Coral Reef(yummy) and Crystal Palace (can't judge it b/c I was sick). This time around I'll eat at Le Cellier, Chef Mickey, and Teppan Edo! So you'll get a dining review before you leave.

I'm just so happy for you for going back to school. Brad (DH) wants to be a pastry chef and open up his own shop one day. Probably in his retirement. Who knows, he has so many dreams to fulfill. I can't keep up! LOL Congrats!!

Thanks!!! Of course these restaurants will probably change before June---and it's starting to make me mad about the hours not being posted. Hopefully they will be posted SOON!!!

My goal is to become some kind of cake decorator or have my own pastry shop...Of course I'm not getting any younger so I've got to do something and SOON!! I've already submitted my application to the community college and plan to talk to an advisor in the next few weeks.

[bertegirl]

I just joined your thread...sorry I must have got lost on my way over. So if you see some girl wandering around WDW looking lost its probably me!

[Disneyfan71]

I just joined your thread...sorry I must have got lost on my way over. So if you see some girl wandering around WDW looking lost its probably me!

:dance3: Thanks for joining. I know how it can be with so many PTR's and TR's out there...I just don't have enough time in the day to keep up with them all. Stay tuned--right now I don't have much of an update..well not until park hours are announced for when we are going!!

[HeatherBelle614]

Just sayin' hello! :cool1:

[Disneyfan71]

Just sayin' hello! :cool1:

Hello to you as well!!! Sorry that I don't have much of an update. Well not until the park hours are posted!!! I just wish Disney would hurry up.

[LaurenMic]

Hello! I am all caught up on your TR now. That's so great you are going in June...you get there the day after we leave. I definitely feel your frustration with the hours not being up, I want to try and figure out our ADRs based on EMH as well. My fingers are crossed that we find out soon!!

[Disneyfan71]

Hello! I am all caught up on your TR now. That's so great you are going in June...you get there the day after we leave. I definitely feel your frustration with the hours not being up, I want to try and figure out our ADRs based on EMH as well. My fingers are crossed that we find out soon!!

They have the hours up through May 30th--I'll keep checking every week. I do know we can make ADR's on March 16th!!! So you know what I'll be doing ;)

Right now I don't have much else to add!! So I'll be looking at other PTR's...

Oh we did go see Friday The 13th--the new one of course. I love horror/slasher movies and it was SOOOO good...the franchise is DEFINITELY back.

[Disneyfan71]

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!!! We did and now we look forward to Easter.

So i'm not sure how many on here watch the Ocsars? I'll probably watch a little of them. It seems every year movies come out later and later and are nominated. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button came out what, at Christmas? And it was nominated for Best Picture. Why can't there be an earlier cut-off like September? Sorry for the rant--but I've stopped watching the Oscars for this very reason.

Of course I'll be pulling for Slumdog Millionaire because it is the underdog. As for best actor/actress...not really sure who it will be. Best Supporting Actor will more than likely go to Heath Ledger as it should.

Hugh Jackman is hosting the Oscars this year...So I know all the ladies will be watching :)

Sorry again for the rant--but I couldn't think of anything else to talk about. Just wishing Disney would post the June hours!!!

[HeatherBelle614]

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!!! We did and now we look forward to Easter.

So i'm not sure how many on here watch the Ocsars? I'll probably watch a little of them. It seems every year movies come out later and later and are nominated. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button came out what, at Christmas? And it was nominated for Best Picture. Why can't there be an earlier cut-off like September? Sorry for the rant--but I've stopped watching the Oscars for this very reason.

Of course I'll be pulling for Slumdog Millionaire because it is the underdog. As for best actor/actress...not really sure who it will be. Best Supporting Actor will more than likely go to Heath Ledger as it should.

Hugh Jackman is hosting the Oscars this year...So I know all the ladies will be watching :)

Sorry again for the rant--but I couldn't think of anything else to talk about. Just wishing Disney would post the June hours!!!

I actually can't stand award shoes, so I will not be watching - no matter who they have hosting! I'm too ADD and get very bored. (Not really ADD, but I do get very, very bored. I'll just look at the list of winner's the next day!)

[Disneyfan71]

I actually can't stand award shoes, so I will not be watching - no matter who they have hosting! I'm too ADD and get very bored. (Not really ADD, but I do get very, very bored. I'll just look at the list of winner's the next day!)

Oh I can totally understand. I don't sit and watch all of it either. Just the highlights!!! And sometimes I get very, very bored with some things too..and I am ADD!!! Was diagnosed with it in 1981. And every day is a struggle.

[jewels1916]

I don't so much watch award shows either. Usually, I haven't seen the movies that they are talking about so it doesn't matter that much. The only ones that I really like are the CMAs (yay, Country Music Awards) but even those I only watch the highlights, and I am usually sitting at the piano or reading a book while they are on. I can't seem to do just one thing at a time.

[tinkgurl]

Just wanted to say hi!

[pinkpixie0920]

Thanks :) So far I've got:

-Le Cellier
-Chef Mickey's
-Coral Reef
-Teppan Edo
-Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
-50's Prime Time Cafe
-Crystal Palace
-Tony's Town Square

Of course I'll make changes until we can make ADR's which is making me mad---I cannot understand why Disney changed it from 180 days to 90!!!


Hi! Your trip looks great! You are eating at some of my favorite places!:goodvibes

[KittyKat08]

Hi Bill :wave:

I finally made it over here to check out your PTR! I subscribe to way to many threads on this board and trying to keep up with my own TR is proving to be a full time job. :rotfl2:

Anyway your plans look fabulous, you and your wife are going to have a great time.

Congrats on your decision to go back to school. I did that awhile back and took a medical billing and coding class. I had the same fears as you do but it all turned out fine and I actually had a great time in school again, so much so that I'm thinking about taking some more classes in the near future. I'm sure your experience will be wonderful.

Oh and I had to make a comment about you watching the film Xanadu. My DH and I just watched that a couple days ago. Strange movie but interesting non the less. I am partial to it though because I used to work for the producer's (Lawrence Gordon) wife as a personal assistant. They are great people and Mr. Gordon is a fantastic guy, a total sweetie. (even if he did make a movie like xanadu) :lmao:

Anyway keep up the good work, looking forward to hearing more. :goodvibes