OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2010 THREAD - Let the countdown begin! [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

duffy

11-09-2009, 06:43 AM

I'm in!! Just booked a stay at the Swan for Nov 5-8, 2010. Only 3 nights, but it will be an "adults only" long weekend for my husband and I.

We will fly down on Friday evening, probably spend Saturday and Sunday at Epcot, not sure what we'll do on Mon., and fly home Monday evening. It should be the last weekend of the Food and Wine Festival, which I've always wanted to attend, but have never had a chance. We love Epcot, and have 10-day, no expiration tickets. All we will need to arrange are the flights and a rental car!!

Really looking forward to our romantic weekend!!

DisneyBoundinDec

11-09-2009, 04:49 PM

I'm in! Already booked at the Poly for Nov 5-13! :thumbsup2 Just patiently waiting on a pin or deal!

TerrytownGrl

11-17-2009, 03:02 PM

Sooo excited! Can't wait to start some serious planning.

I just took a glance at the UG's crowd calendar predictions from last Thanksgiving week and compared them to Thanksgiving week for this year. Trying to see if there are any similarities between the two. I did notice that the crowd predictions seem to be higher this year than last. Hmmm....:confused3

Anyhoo....we can't wait for Thanksgiving week 2010! :goodvibes

Hmom

11-20-2009, 06:14 PM

I thought I was the only person crazy enough to start planning for November 2010 :lmao:

Our 10th anniversary & son's 7th birthday!!!

aharbin88

11-27-2009, 07:10 PM

Our dates aren't set in stone quite yet. This is the earliest week we would go. We've always gone during Halloween week, but we want to give the Christmas season a try. If we are able to get it, we might move our week to December 3-12.

This will also be my first time planning the trip, as my FIL has handed over the reins to me this year. I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I will definitely be relying on the DIS to get me through it!

jpluvsdis

12-03-2009, 02:27 PM

I'm so ready to go but will have to settle for making plans right now. How soon does everyone start their actual day-to-day planning?

We'll be there Nov. 21-28. Hopefully the crowds will be tolerable, but I think with a good plan, it's all doable!

rootbeer momma

12-05-2009, 09:56 PM

Taking my 2 princesses and heading down November 26, 2010 and staying for 2 weeks! Can't wait...less than a year away!

Rags

12-08-2009, 02:10 PM

Nov 27th thru Dec 5th staying at Pop Century!!!! I love this time of year!:santa:

katiegel

12-13-2009, 11:58 AM

We're going the 3rd week...not exact on dates right now, but it looks like 11/14 - 11/20!

This will be our first trip with our DS. He will be 22 mo! We can't wait! Oh, and it will be our first as DVC owners. We're not sure if we're going to stay at our "home" resort because my parents will be coming as well and they are bigger fans of BWV and BCV...so we shall see what they want to do :)

shopn24seven

12-13-2009, 10:48 PM

Count us IN.
Presently booked at WL from a BB offer from last week.
Going the week BEFORE Thanksgiving.
:cool1: CAN'T WAIT.

dgutte

12-14-2009, 02:59 PM

Booked WAY back on the 17th June, for 2 weeks of magic :wizard: :

22nd Nov - 6th Dec

Staying at Cypress Pointe in Lake Buena Vista

DH (me, 36), DW (36), DD (5), DD (3)

Flying Alicante to Gatwick, staying in the Hilton South Terminal, then Virgin.

We went in May this year and couldn't wait any longer to rebook.

Anyone else already planned their itinerary/schedule/dining reservations and when you can make them?!

:cheer2::banana::cheer2:

KSBelle

12-14-2009, 05:14 PM

Reservations made for WL-our favorite resort at Christmas!

I'll admit I already have a tentative plan for when I'm going to MVMCP, Candlelight Processional and the parks (based on this years schedule). And I know what restaurants we want ressies for. (My date to make ressies is May 31st)
I'm not OCD (not much!!) just Happy to be planning!!!!!

Looking forward to reading about everyone's plans.......

debilovesmickey

12-14-2009, 05:21 PM

Staying at All Star Movies.
Going with my dance school. First trip for DH and I without kids!

Have stayed at all star sports in 2001, Pop in 2008.
Really looking forward to it even though it is a short trip!

mousescrapper

12-14-2009, 06:00 PM

:banana: YAY! an official November 2010 thread...I'm in too!

We are going down for 2 of my girls' birthdays and staying on for Thanksgiving and as another poster said this will be our first trip "home" to BLT :cool1: (our first night though for points reasons will most likely be at POP)

I get to make our ressie this coming Sunday 12-20...a very nice pre-Christmas present.

I'm so ready to go but will have to settle for making plans right now. How soon does everyone start their actual day-to-day planning?

We can't wait! Oh, and it will be our first as DVC owners. :)

Anyone else already planned their itinerary/schedule/dining reservations and when you can make them?!

I'll admit I already have a tentative plan for when I'm going to MVMCP, Candlelight Processional and the parks (based on this years schedule). And I know what restaurants we want ressies for. (My date to make ressies is May 31st)
I'm not OCD (not much!!) just Happy to be planning!!!!!

Looking forward to reading about everyone's plans.......

I have made a tenative list of ADR's too....started pretty much right after we got back from our March trip of 09, sorta mapping it out to help decide on which DDP or no DDP....(goin w/ reg DDP) I know my first ADR window is 5-23-10 not quite share how the 1 night ressie and then the 8 night ressie thing works yet....:confused:

But the park hours/entertainment schedule is suppose to be up 180 days out as well since we our traveling end of November I'm thinking beginning of May to finalize up my days...I will most likely make some tenative plan A and B until the entertainment schedule comes out...but this trip we are doing Hoppers so I'm not overally concerned. I do know the 20th is MK regardless of crowds cause that is the 1st of two birthdays we are celebrating and I hope to make ADR's at BBB in the morning and CRT for lunch...

I too looked at the 09 crowd calendar and the park hours/entertainment schedule to get a feel for it.

My somewhat early plan is:

Fri 11-19 arrival no park
Sat 11-20 MK (BBB, CRT, Wishes at BLT)
Sun 11-21 AK (pre-park bfast)
Mon 11-22 ?? and (ph to MK for Spectro and Wishes)
Tues 11-23 DHS (other b-day, CM or 1900 PF bfast)
Wed 11-24 Epcot (HDDR)
Thurs 11-25 Turkey day (no park ?, resort day and Marketplace shopping)
Fri 11-26 MK (ph to DHS for Osborne lights)
Sat 11-27 Epcot (santas and candlelight processional)
Sun 11-28 departure day (no park)

love to squeeze in MVMCP...but not sure how that would work...think it won't be "on" our week :confused:

Looking forward to seeing what plans other November trippers make popcorn::

Scrappie

shopn24seven

12-14-2009, 07:46 PM

Where can I find this crowd calendar?
Planning a 11/14 - 20 stay.

Nicole&Becker

12-14-2009, 11:50 PM

We will be heading over to Fort Wilderness Cabins November 29th, 2010 through December 7th, 2010. We are really excited!! It will be my two little boys, my husband, and I staying for 8 nights.

Can anyone tell me how the MVMCP works? Are the dates out for it yet? Does it cost extra? How do you buy tickets if you need to and what is included?

This will be our first Christmas season at WDW, so we really are newbies at it. So any help you all want to give would be awesome!

mousescrapper

12-15-2009, 10:50 AM

Where can I find this crowd calendar?
Planning a 11/14 - 20 stay.

there are two ways....

1) check out Tour Guide Mike's website...you will need to join this member acess site...but the information is great for new planners or if you haven't been awile and his crowd calendars are very helpful :thumbsup2

2) checkout the Unofficial guide's website touringplans.com you will need to join or if you have the current 09 book you can use that to access this member portion of the site as well. I love the touring plan ideas and area to create your own printable touring plan :thumbsup2

Can anyone tell me how the MVMCP works? Are the dates out for it yet? Does it cost extra? How do you buy tickets if you need to and what is included?

This will be our first Christmas season at WDW, so we really are newbies at it. So any help you all want to give would be awesome!

It's my first time going over a major Holiday and down there during the pre-Christmas season too...:santa:

the 2010 dates are NOT out yet, but access the non forum part of this web site and you an look up 09 dates and prices to get a feel for how it may correlate w/ your 2010 dates and a feel for the price. It is a seperate ticket cost and entry vs the normal park pass.

don't qoute me on this part...but can't remember if you need a regular park pass in addition to the party ticket if you are only going to MK at the party time...

but I do know you can arrive about 3 hrs before the official start time which is 7 pm so arrive at 4 pm and the only people that can stay in the park for the party are people w/ tickets.

Happy planning!

Cee

12-16-2009, 06:58 AM

Arriving 10/31 and departing 11/7. Staying in a 1BR at VWL. Exchanged through RCI for only a $164 exchange fee. That's pretty sweet! :thumbsup2

Pills

12-22-2009, 12:37 PM

At this point, it looks like November 6-13. I don't know where we're staying; we're pushing for WL, but my parents and my brother's family are coming, too, and there could be a money issue.

With free dining and no 4-3 deal, Port Orleans is $1k cheaper!

RobinHoodGirl

12-22-2009, 04:21 PM

So narrowing downing where I think we'll be staying:

Best Bets
Pop Century
All Star Movies

With good budgeting a possibility
Port Orleans

Reaches
Beach Club
Yacht Club
Poly (this is my super-reach)

After the first of the year I will meet with a travel agent to get a better idea what we can afford...

sabrecmc

12-22-2009, 10:45 PM

We are booked at the Contemporary, theme park view in the tower for Nov. 10-14 using a bounceback offer that was in our hotel room last weekend. I hope to do one of the early MVMCP dates. We went down about that time this past year and had a great time. Parks were wondeful and not terribly crowded, and the Christmas party was a ghosttown.

RobinHoodGirl

12-23-2009, 09:55 AM

BLGuterl

12-23-2009, 10:08 PM

Booked our trip last week after watching a Christmas special about the decorations during the holidays. My daughter & I will be staying at the CBR, this will be our 3rd time there. Our previous trips were in the summer months so I am looking forward to a cooler time of year.

PrncessA

12-27-2009, 11:51 PM

We have decided that we NEED to visit the Mouse for the Christmas season next year! So far we have the 10th-17th scheduled, just hoping for a PIN or deal to show up hopefully!

We are pretty sure the WL or if possible WL Club Level!

Pooh67_68

12-28-2009, 07:55 AM

Nov. 5-12 at Jambo House Savanna View.

Toy_Story2010

01-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Staying at the Pop Century Resort.
First time spending a holiday at WDW:dance3:

Rags

01-02-2010, 08:20 AM

Nov 27th thru Dec 5th staying at Pop Century!!!! I love this time of year!:santa:

Scratch that we are now staying at the Contemporary (Thanks to the 20/30/40 code)!!!!:cool1::cool1:

Susiesnowflake

01-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Back to the Polynesian at the end of Nov! Already, I can't wait! Love, love, love it there! :)

eeyoregon

01-03-2010, 02:45 PM

skysmom99

01-03-2010, 08:16 PM

I am tentatively planning our first family trip for Nov. 11 - 15th. I've been twice, once with my hubby. Our kids have never been and they are excited.

We are looking at either Pop or ASMo. I'm not looking at a bunch of ADR's since I'm more interested in seeing as much as possible in our limited time. I am thinking of doing one character breakfast but not sure which one.

momof2cutegirls

01-04-2010, 09:34 AM

Booked at Boardwalk! So excited already and trying to figure out where we want to make ressies to eat!

Buttercup2009

01-05-2010, 10:26 PM

Booked the Grand Floridian Nov. 13th - 20th thanks to a 40% off pin code!! It will be my second visit and my sister's first and my first time staying at the GF. Can't wait!!!

RobinHoodGirl

01-06-2010, 12:41 PM

Going to start planning (rather then me randomly saying "Disney" to my roommate and then us getting all giddy :rolleyes1) this weekend. Got my planning DVD and going to sit with roommate and 1 travel guest (roommate's boyfriend... who we also live with us is going since we're celebrating both of ours 28th birthdays but isn't be included in hotel planing for some reason)

Still looking at possible a value resort, so any suggestions? I've traveled to WDW in Nov before (but not since 1992) but only stayed in Deluxe resorts - is one value resort better than any other in November?

Hmom

01-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Still looking at possible a value resort, so any suggestions? I've traveled to WDW in Nov before (but not since 1992) but only stayed in Deluxe resorts - is one value resort better than any other in November?

We had a nice stay at ASMovies November 2008. My DS loved that he stayed behind "Buzz Lightyear's bum!" 5 year old boy humor :)

RobinHoodGirl

01-06-2010, 10:34 PM

We had a nice stay at ASMovies November 2008. My DS loved that he stayed behind "Buzz Lightyear's bum!" 5 year old boy humor :)

This is actually one of my two choices (the other being PoP). My roommate loves Mighty Ducks and even if we don't stay here we're going to stop by so she can see the Might Ducks buildings

discott71

01-07-2010, 10:53 AM

We'll be there November 10th - 19th :banana::banana::banana:

I'm excited we'll be catching a day of F&W @ EPCOT as well as MVMCP - 1st time for both events!! Can't wait to kick the holidays off in DISNEY!!

Mary T in PA

01-08-2010, 11:42 AM

We are booked for a split stay....

Nov 24-26 at BWI
Nov 27-Dec 3 at CR

This is our favorite time of year to go.

I actually added on the BWI stay to surprise DH for his birthday as his birthday falls on Thanksgiving this year and it's a small milestone. My daughters and I are already tossing around ideas on how to celebrate.

Mary

BigMickeyFan

01-08-2010, 12:15 PM

We're booked!!!

November 28 - December 5 at Wilderness Lodge - we've always wanted to stay there, and a 40% off PIN code made it happen! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Not sure yet about dining, except that I've determined I WILL get a Le Cellier ressie this time - have never eaten there on any of our past trips.

jayally

01-10-2010, 03:11 AM

I am joining the club!

I just booked 2 United frequent flyer tickets from Ontario, CA to MCO for a grand total of $15. I still need one more ticket and I hope to get it in April after I add some more miles to United mileage plus from my Chicago trip. Hopefully my Son won't miss out and I will get that 3rd ticket! :eek: Our savings will be $1077 for airfare! All I need to do now is try to rent some points for the Boardwalk studio or use our 40/30/20 pin code :banana: for Port orleans and then book a 3 day cruise (waiting on the tax refund :thumbsup2) and let the local relatives know we will be in town for thanksgiving this year!

I had to cancel our trip for Nov 2009 due to the uncertain economy so I am excited and determined to get back into planning our 4th Disney trip and nothing will make me cancel this time!

tydad

01-10-2010, 06:23 PM

Just booked today. WL villas nov 7-13.. Cant wait,it will be our first stay at the WL villas,cant wait

disneydreamer1970

01-10-2010, 06:38 PM

Just booked today too! Nov. 5 - 12th at POP! Some friends asked us to join them. DH does not want to go since we just went in June, but to me to go ahead and take our two youngest kids (our oldest is in the Army).

Let the planning begin!!!!!

Trish

Ackermom

01-12-2010, 09:16 AM

We are thinking of coming in Nov. We have stayed at WL and BC, but I just love the WL! DD has stayed at POFQ, and thinks we should stay there for the $$ savings. Anyone have thoughts on this?

tmq2766

01-12-2010, 09:25 AM

OMG... I love that I am not the only one already booked and thinking about my next trip...
Nov. 25-Dec.4th split stay... First three nights undecided last 6 nights at either Beach Club Villas or Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas...
Let the planning begin...
Got great airfare...143.00 round trip.

ILVPOOH

01-12-2010, 10:25 AM

Hi - We are going Nov 28 - Dec 4 and staying at CBR. This is our 20th Anniversary trip. We are taking one day and go to Universal to see Harry Potter. Can't wait.

Dixiemom

01-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Only 60 days until we arrive at Corronado Springs for a week!!! Feeling like a kid again waiting!!!!:woohoo:

05MM08MM

01-12-2010, 01:34 PM

Checking in the Sheraton Vistana Resort on 11/28 and staying 4-5 nights. First visit during the time of year and really looking forward to seeing the parks & resorts all decorated for Christmas and the special events going on. :cool1:

coffeehousemom

01-13-2010, 09:41 PM

We are looking at Nov 12th-20th for our trip. Two days will be Universal(first 2) so not sure where we will be for that, the rest POP. Can't wait this will be our 5th trip!! So far it will be me,DH,DD,DS for the whole trip. My mother & sister will join us for a few Disney days for sure. We might also have my niece & her hubby join us too.:)

Mr Wes

01-26-2010, 06:16 PM

RobinHoodGirl

01-27-2010, 12:46 PM

So due to one of my travel mates needing to find a new place to live we're down to a group of 3 of us for our trip... hits us in the wallet but won't stop us from having an awesome time!

kazlac4

01-27-2010, 09:28 PM

We are staying at Fort Wilderness. There is no place else like it..We can't wait to get there and enjoy the magic!:banana:

Peanut Giggleface

01-28-2010, 12:51 AM

Woohoo!!! We're in for Nov. 8 through the 16. We'll be staying off site as we always do, but we're ready to start planning.

Hugpug

01-30-2010, 06:40 AM

WOW am going this year Nov. 12 thru 20th. POR Now that I have my dates I am ready for the planning to begin. Happy Retirement!!!!!!

ljhmom

01-30-2010, 09:00 PM

We'll be at BLT 11/19-11/27. We are suprising the kids with a Thanksgiving trip, then telling them we bought DVC last June when we were there! Hopefully I'll be able to keep my mouth shut!

caravarela

01-31-2010, 04:47 PM

Just booked! Staying Nov 28-Dec 5 at the Poly (thanks to a great PIN!)... doing 8 day park hoppers and the DDP. This is our first time staying onsite, and our son will be 5.5 and daughter will turn 4 that week :goodvibes

Also definitely doing MVMCP.. we usually go the first Tuesday of December. Can't wait for those dates to come out!

diamondpixienc

02-01-2010, 08:13 AM

Hey howdy hey Nov planners! Due to a change in kids school schedule had to change travel dates fr Sept to Nov 10 - 15. :confused3 A little sad b/c of the added 2mo but happy b/c it's still on and we will be there for my 35th birthday :woohoo: so everything has worked out. Now, i'm just a little concerned about crowds. Are the crowds crazy during the first few weeks of Nov? Let me know if you've been during that time and/or know of any major events that go down around that time. Happy planning to all!:wizard:

momof2cutegirls

02-01-2010, 09:22 AM

Ackermom

02-01-2010, 11:02 AM

Does anyone know if we can use someone else's code? My (elderly) parents received a code in the mail and will not be using it. Is it tied to their name? and...can we use it?:cool1::littleangel:

Reese2

02-01-2010, 08:21 PM

Going with fam(DH and DSx2) and in-laws over Thanksgiving and celebrating my Mother-in-law's 60th bday and of course Thanksgiving. Hoping to stay at the BCV but no reservations yet.

katsmom4

02-02-2010, 06:21 AM

Applemomma

02-02-2010, 07:09 AM

Yay! Glad I found this thread! We're at the AKL (thanks to the 20/30/40) for Nov 10-16! Just my two dd's and me and hopefully my undecided mom.

Let the Dis Meets begin!!!!!!!!!!:wizard::hippie:

carver36

02-02-2010, 07:22 PM

Going with family Nov 22 through Nov 29 staying at BLT cant wait for MVMC and thanksgiving in the park was there the first year it opened for thanksgivivng in 1971

Hugpug

02-02-2010, 08:30 PM

I am DANCING got my reservations for POR November 12 thru 20th . Now to watch for a plane fare that is within reason.

katiegel

02-03-2010, 08:32 AM

planning on going Thanksgiving week. Will we see any Christmas Decorations, when do they go up officially? and what is the weather like? We normally go in August just wanted to compare. I am sure the crowds are crazy but that won't really bother us as we are "planning" on doing more relaxing and having more downtime this time around and maybe visit some other resorts we will never get to stay at!!

Any other info is welcome!!

The decoractions begin going up the day after Halloween! By thanksgiving week they are all up (from my understanding - this will be my first trip this time of year too). Not too sure about the rest of your questions - hope that helps a bit!

babydovesx2

02-03-2010, 08:38 AM

We will be there Nov 18-28. We are staying at Poly. Since they have added a MK view to CL it will be our first time staying CL. We can't wait!

shinysparklybubbles

02-03-2010, 03:19 PM

Nov 15-21!! DS 1st trip (he will be 22 months). My parents are also coming with us. We are staying in a family suite at ASMU!
:grouphug: :dance3:

amosser

02-03-2010, 03:39 PM

I've booked us at the Poly :cloud9:- we will be celebrating our DS 9th birthday. :yay::yay::yay:

wregle

02-03-2010, 09:19 PM

We'll have our whole crewe there nov 26th-dec 3rd:banana:

theotortoise

02-04-2010, 11:13 AM

November 2nd-23rd, staying at Quality Inn International, WL and POP! Don't know what to do with my excitement :yay:

nmmom95

02-05-2010, 05:03 PM

November 13th - 20th at SSR right now, but I'm hoping to get BCV when the 7 month booking window opens!

katiegel

02-06-2010, 04:48 AM

November 13th - 20th at SSR right now, but I'm hoping to get BCV when the 7 month booking window opens!

haha I'm going to do the same thing at 7 months!!!

momplus3plus4

02-11-2010, 01:12 PM

Just book CSR, Nov.21-27:woohoo: for myself and my 3 children!!

SheenaXena21

02-12-2010, 04:03 PM

I'm so excited!!!

I talked with my sister about maybe going in November again this year. We're also going with my cousin and her husband and little boy in May 2011. So I didn't know if she'd buy into it. But I mentioned it anyway.
Well yesterday, in the car, I mentioned to my sister if we were going to D.C. in May (small trip). She said "I don't think so if we're going to try to go to WDW in November."
I'm so excited!!!!
Now I have to wait on a PIN code or when the discounts come out. My mom got a PIN code, but it's through June 12th. Hopefully she'll get another one...
For the past 2 years, we've gone the 3rd week in November. I think I want to try the week after Thanksgiving this time. So that would make our dates Nov. 27- Dec. 4. I've been the first week of December in 2007, and had a blast.
Hopefully, we do get to go!!!

sjs314

02-13-2010, 09:50 AM

I am also awaiting the dates for the VMCP and osborne lights to be announced, but have booked the AKL for November 8th till November 13th, keeping my fingers crossed that both will be early November like last year and other Christmas decorations are up around the parks and resorts have never gone down this time of year before......but has been a dream of mine for a long long time !:santa:

Applemomma

02-13-2010, 09:59 AM

sjs314

02-13-2010, 12:19 PM

The Festival of Masters is November 12 to the 14th in Downtown Disney....have never been to that either.....is it good? I am sure we will run into each other someplace that week :)

Step

02-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Just booked Oct 31 - Nov 12 at Wilderness Lodge!

Hoping MVMCP will be early like last year as well :goodvibes

Applemomma

02-13-2010, 07:03 PM

The Festival of Masters is November 12 to the 14th in Downtown Disney....have never been to that either.....is it good? I am sure we will run into each other someplace that week :)

Thanks! I didn't realize they had released the dates yet. I haven't been but I've heard great things, especially about the chalk drawings that are done.

I'm planning on a Dis meet at some point in my trip! Already prewarned my mom about the possibility of meeting my invisible friends! :rotfl:

sjs314

02-13-2010, 08:00 PM

Thanks! I didn't realize they had released the dates yet. I haven't been but I've heard great things, especially about the chalk drawings that are done.

I'm planning on a Dis meet at some point in my trip! Already prewarned my mom about the possibility of meeting my invisible friends! :rotfl:

Sounds like a fun idea to meet "other" Disney Nuts like myself LOL :cool1:

two*little*birds

02-13-2010, 10:25 PM

Would love to see the Osborne Lights... this would be our first time seeing them.

sebastian75_99

02-14-2010, 10:36 AM

Booked a 1Bdr villa at AKL-Kidani for 5 of us. Planning on going to MVMCP. Our date for ressies is May 17, already have restaurants picked out. The only thing that could make this trip better would be a discount code.

lilmissbehaved

02-14-2010, 12:55 PM

Adults only 3 night trip hopefully staying at the beach club Nov 17-20.. Leaving my kids home with their Nana- accomplished by bribing my son that I will book another trip for Aug 2011 while onsite.... Basically used that to bribe my husband into the trip as well w/ potential for bounce back offer :-)

Waiting to book until Holiday shows/schedule are announced or we get to the 180 point, whichever comes first... It's making me NUTS, i am obsessively planning each day/night on last years schedule of events :)

sjs314

02-14-2010, 05:20 PM

I just called and modified my ressies from a standard room to a 1 Bdrm Villa since my son and daughter in law have decided to come with us to the Happiest Place on Earth :banana:Having found out the discount on Villas was 45%, it was a no brainer now that the four of us are going :thumbsup2

Hillbeans

02-15-2010, 09:40 AM

Nov 1- 7th for jersey week! AKV 1 bd and maybe 2 nights at BLT

tink713

02-15-2010, 04:21 PM

Right now we are booked at AKV Kidani for Nov. 25-28, and will be adding Nov 28-Dec 5th at POFQ when some good deals come around! So 10 nights in Disney! Can't wait to see the Osbourne Lights and go to MVMCP!

PrincessJewels

02-16-2010, 12:58 PM

We are doing a "do-over" trip of sorts to cover all the things we missed on our first trip in fall of 2009.

Booked at the WL from Nov. 15 to Nov. 22nd. :) Can't wait to enjoy Disney without that sweltering heat! Think it will be a more "magical"experience - not that the first one wasn't great!

Px4

02-16-2010, 07:41 PM

We are booked for Nov 20 - 26th at the Grand Floridian on the Deluxe Dining Plan! This is our first Thanksgiving trip, first time staying at the GF and first time on Deluxe Dining and trying mostly all adult food!

:mickeyjum Its kinda our smaller version of our dream trip at a busier time! :mickeyjum

northcoast_momma

02-16-2010, 11:27 PM

We're heading down 11/10 - 11/17 for a 2-Family Grand Gathering at the Treehouse Villas (got the 20/30/40 discount PIN through year end). I didn't realize that the Food and Wine Festival would still be going on - and then we can enjoy the Christmas decorations! How awesome is that???? Plus the Festival of the Master at Downtown Disney (right across the water from our resort)!!! We spent Spring Break in '09 enjoying the flowers - next we'll need to come down during Star Wars Weekend - maybe summer 2011! :rotfl2: Start Planning eh?

Just counting down the days until ADR's!!!! What to pack ...what to pack....

pixie_dust88

02-16-2010, 11:41 PM

Fiancee agreed to take me before the year is over, and I have my heart set on November. Colder weather and smaller crowds are what I'm aiming for. I'll keep you all posted once we book officially. :thumbsup2

mousescrapper

02-17-2010, 10:51 AM

We are booked for Nov 20 - 26th at the Grand Floridian on the Deluxe Dining Plan!

Going with family Nov 22 through Nov 29 staying at BLT

We will be there Nov 18-28. We are staying at Poly.

We'll be at BLT 11/19-11/27. We are suprising the kids with a Thanksgiving trip,

Px4, carver36, babydovesx2, and lijhmom

we are all basically going the same days and in the same circle of resorts :cool1:

My family and I are going Friday, Nov 19 (1st night at POP) thru Sunday the 28th at BLT

it is our first Thanksgiving trip and trip home to DVC too...

maybe one night we can all meet up to watch the EWP on the lagoon :thumbsup2

Happy Planning!

loveysbydesign

02-18-2010, 02:37 PM

We're planning to go the week before Thanksgiving as my kids have half days that week so they won't miss any big tests or anything at school! Probably the 13th-21st, depending on airfare cost-Gonna book as soon as we get out tax return!
Our in-laws are coming with us too...for their very 1st trip to WDW!!!!

eeyoregon

02-19-2010, 11:39 AM

We have a baby on the way (Due in May), so we were planning for our first Cruise, cause we thought it would be easier, but its more then we are willing to spend at this time.....so we talked to our 6 year old and agreed to take another trip to Disney World....All Star Music here we come!

What are your dates in November? Let me know if you would like to use our FREE fridge at the AsMu. You can click on the link in my signature for more information...available dates are on page #1, post #1.

Gina

eeyoregon

02-19-2010, 11:44 AM

Hi everyone! Since we arrive the last day of October, I thought I would post on this thread.

I am taking a 7 night Caribbean cruise October 24-31 for my 40th Birthday. So far I have 10 friends joining me on the cruise and we are still figuring out who will stay after and play at WDW with me.

Due to $$$ we will likely be at one of the Value Resorts, which is fine by me as long as I am at Disney World. Crossing my fingers that Disney will offer free dining again this year for November!

We will disembark the ship at 8:00am, pick up the rental car and drive to Orlando, take a nap, put on our costumes and go to MNSSHP on Halloween. I will have a few Disney virgins with me so it should be extra fun!

This countdown thing is sort of bittersweet: happy to be heading for Disney but sad to be turning 40!

Gina

After 12 years of visiting WDW I FINALLY got my 1st ever PIN code!! So, I booked October 31 - November 3 at the Contemporary with the 40% off code. My friends that are playing at WDW with me are flying home November 3 but I am pondering staying thru the 7th, but would down grade to a value or moderate if staying solo.

I really wanted the Poly but it was $300 more than the Contemporary and since most of my friends are 1st timers and have limited time, how much will we really be at the resort? I just thought that a monorail resort would be nice. I wonder if they will do MNSSHP on November 1??? If not we will join the masses and attend on Halloween.

Gina

Kat&Dom

02-20-2010, 12:23 PM

We are booked at the All Star Music from November 10 - 16 - first time staying on-site and very excited. I was lucky enough to get a PIN for 20% off.:cool1:

aarm1017

03-01-2010, 09:44 AM

Glad to see I'm not the only crazy one to be planning already for a November vacation! We are booked at POR-FQ. Received a 25/35/45 PIN!! Now just hoping for decent airfare.

cheltoday

03-02-2010, 06:48 AM

We just booked our "familymoon" for November 7-13 at the All-Star Movies party:

tree320

03-02-2010, 08:40 PM

We have a Wonder cruise (our first) Nov. 11-14 and then to WDW until Nov. 19th. This will be our first time "Home" to BLT!! This is my 3rd trip, but the first one I have to plan.
It will be me, DH, DD11, DD8 and DS5. We can't wait! I have never done any ADRs or used the crowd calendar. My 1st trip was a gift for just DH and me, 2nd trip was part of a grand gathering that someone took care of things. So I'm getting lots of great info here!

Pills

03-05-2010, 02:25 PM

I posted earlier that we were unsure of the dates - ended up booking November 9-16 at WL. Still trying for a PIN - the extra $ it will save more than pays for the flights down!

Tori0681

03-05-2010, 04:30 PM

I just booked our hotel (off property) for November 28-December 1!:cool1: This is going to be an extremely tight budget trip! But I figure any trip to Disney is a good one right?:confused3 I'm going to surprise my husband on our anniverary in May with the reservation papers, since the first anniversary gift is suppose to be paper! Hopefully I'll be able to keep it a secret until then!

Applemomma

03-05-2010, 05:28 PM

I posted earlier that we were unsure of the dates - ended up booking November 9-16 at WL. Still trying for a PIN - the extra $ it will save more than pays for the flights down!

I received multiple pins this year and I think the trick is to go on the Disney web site and save a few possible itineraries....be sure to do one or two at different levels, ie. values, mod's, with dining, with basic tickets etc. Won't say this will definitly work but it's worth a try and you'll get a kick out of seeing how much you'd have to pay if you weren't "Dis"-wise! :rotfl:

MomofSixinSC

03-06-2010, 04:48 PM

We are planning to camp at Fort Wilderness in early November and spend one day at MK. The other two days will be spent at DTD, touring the hotels, or just relaxing at the campground.

WAHkoMom

03-07-2010, 11:04 AM

Just found this thread and am happy to announce we're booked for 6 nights at the Boardwalk! Its our 15th wedding anniversary on 11/11, but the trip is during a good week to pull the kids (12 and 10) out of school.

loveysbydesign

03-07-2010, 11:41 AM

Booked our flights yesterday!! Gonna be there Nov. 13-22! Now to find a great rental home for all 7 of us!

Applemomma

03-07-2010, 01:18 PM

Booked our flights yesterday!! Gonna be there Nov. 13-22! Now to find a great rental home for all 7 of us!

May I stick a plug in for Dreams Villas? I was going to stay there for our November trip but who I was going with changed so I ended up on property. It's owned by "Dis" folks ....the part owner of Dreams Unlimited whose boards we're all on now :thumbsup2

Or the Sheraton Vistana.....they are a time share but rent out too. Heard great things about them as well. We have friends staying there in April so I'm interested to hear what they think.

Pooh67_68

03-11-2010, 03:17 PM

Nov. 5-12 at Jambo House Savanna View.
Found out we will be there during the food and wine fest. :banana::banana:

Rosetta89

03-11-2010, 07:28 PM

:worship: Going for 8th time in November over my Thanksgiving break for college!! Me, the lil sis, mom, and dad! Me and mom want to plan now!!! So antzy!! Is it November yet???

lizzyb5280

03-12-2010, 12:34 AM

We're in for November! Will be there Nov 7-13, staying at CBR. This is my first time planning a WDW trip, our first time there as a family, DD's first trip ever as well as her third birthday while we're there.

harpinjean

03-15-2010, 07:03 PM

DH and I are going for our anniversary and staying at the WL for the first time! :cool1:

mollybug2

03-16-2010, 01:06 PM

I am taking my daughter for her first visit to Disney World (and a surprise for her 6th birthday), will be there 11/3-8. Staying with a friend in their RCI condo. (Just found out it is Wyndham Resort at Bonnet Creek, which people on this board seem to like, so YAY!) SO excited!

Tinkerbell53

03-16-2010, 01:26 PM

Nov 6-13

Count me in! Our last visit was Feb '07. This trip it will be me, DD13, DS17, DS friend 18, and my BFF with her 3 girls. Can't wait to see the Castle and Main
Street and be in my happy place again. November can't come fast enough.:goodvibes

tree320

03-16-2010, 02:55 PM

Found out we will be there during the food and wine fest. :banana::banana:

:confused3How do you find out the dates for events(Food and Wine & the Christmas party)? We will be at WDW Nov 14-19, just would like to know what we can do.

Pooh67_68

03-16-2010, 06:34 PM

:confused3How do you find out the dates for events(Food and Wine & the Christmas party)? We will be at WDW Nov 14-19, just would like to know what we can do.

Here you go. :)

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/

tree320

03-17-2010, 10:33 AM

Here you go. :)

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/

Thanks!:)

adaygaby

03-18-2010, 10:45 AM

:cool1:Just booked and paid for our Mom & Son Disney trip..! :cool1:

A much needed one, might I add! We will be staying at AllStar Sports from Nov 21-26.:dance3:

Lilmattie13

03-19-2010, 09:26 AM

We are arriving at Disney on Nov 28th staying cl at GF until Dec4. Cant wait. We really havent been to WDW around Christmas so it is going to be great. :banana::dance3::cheer2:

vikkii19

03-19-2010, 09:47 PM

DH and I going for our 1 year anniversary, staying at the AKV from Nov 11 -20.

ksueboo

03-20-2010, 01:34 PM

:yay:
Just sent in my deposit! Hooray! We will be there 11/5-11/12, can't wait! Staying in Windsor Hills this time and we are excited! We have stayed in the All Stars our last three trips (and loved it!) but we were curious to try something new!
Me, DH, and our 4 kiddos!

dis_guy

03-20-2010, 02:13 PM

Nov 11-16

DW has a milestone birthday, so It'll be just the two of us staying at CBR!;)

BBG-BLT

03-20-2010, 07:35 PM

Nov 20 - 30th There to enjoy a long stay and see the Christmas lights!:cool1:

trvlr4301r

03-20-2010, 07:37 PM

Nov. 14-19th....can't come soon enough!

MomofKatie

03-21-2010, 02:45 PM

DD and I are going to do a mom/daughter trip in November- we're thinking 11/10- 11/14. She has the 11th off school, so she will only miss a few days.

We have just started planning, but are looking to use some of DH's accumulated hotel points for a free room. We are doing a budget trip, so probably won't do any TS meals. We are looking forward to seeing the Osborne Lights, the holiday decorations all over WDW, and the Castle all lit up for Christmas.

ztam3

03-21-2010, 03:09 PM

I plan to be there for The National Arc convention! It will be held at the Hilton at Walt Disney World.
WOOHOO!!!!
See you there.
Tabitha :goodvibes

PFHite

03-22-2010, 01:15 PM

We're in for November. Just booked the plane tickets yesterday. We'll be there from Nov. 20-27. Lots of planning to do.

WAHkoMom

03-24-2010, 08:06 AM

Southwest has just extended their flight schedule out to October 30 (its been mid-August for quite a while), but I guess I've got to wait a while longer for November flights.

mickey2minnie1

03-25-2010, 08:46 PM

I am planning a trip with my 3 kids in November and I am soooo excited. We are waiting for the MVMCP dates.

two*little*birds

03-26-2010, 11:11 AM

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to see Osborne lights this year. I truly hope they're up early again like last year.

TinkBride

03-26-2010, 01:15 PM

YAY!

This is my 15th trip, and DH's 5th! We have been going nearly every year since our wedding at Disney's Boardwalk in March 2007. DH has never experience the "holiday side" of Disney World, so we are really pumped! :wizard:

We are renting points and staying at BLT. I am starting the excel spreadsheet :goodvibes and trying to determine where we are going to dine. We are using the DDP. One thing is for sure, Le Cellier will make the cut!

MVMCP here we come! :cool1:

jdb1232

03-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Jersey week here we come!! Nov. 2-7th. VWL

We just came back from a quicky for 3 nights last week at the VWL.

monorail girl

03-27-2010, 09:40 AM

HI! Joining the Nov.2010 countdown. We will be there Nov. 13-20:banana:

BreezysMom

03-27-2010, 11:20 AM

Finally after bouncing dates like a ping pong ball we are set on 11/10-17 at the Poly! :banana:

I am looking forward the being able to catch the end of F&W and the start of the holiday decorations! :santa:

Say

03-27-2010, 12:58 PM

We are going Nov. 19 - 24 staying at Pop. I'm really hoping we get to see the holiday lights.

LyndenP

03-27-2010, 08:31 PM

Getting Married Nov 10 At Wedding Pavilion Staying Nov 6 - Nov 22 between POR and GF. Im so excited

WAHkoMom

03-27-2010, 10:22 PM

LyndenP - Congratulations on your pending nuptuals! Our anniversary is November 11th and we'll be staying at the BWV 11/7 - 11/13.

LyndenP

03-27-2010, 11:36 PM

WAHkoMom We allllmost went for the 11th, but ultimately we chose the 10th. I cannot wait, its way to far away.

Applemomma

03-28-2010, 11:26 AM

Getting Married Nov 10 At Wedding Pavilion Staying Nov 6 - Nov 22 between POR and GF. Im so excited

Congratulations!:flower3:

BreezysMom

03-28-2010, 01:11 PM

WAHkoMom We allllmost went for the 11th, but ultimately we chose the 10th. I cannot wait, its way to far away.

If you would have stayed with the 11th your first wedding anniversary would have ben 11/11/11 :thumbsup2

Congratulations on your wedding...I may have to "stalk" on over to the Wedding Chapel to check things out ;)

Trust me, the time will fly by. Happy Planning :wizard:

BreezysMom

03-28-2010, 01:13 PM

I am planning a trip with my 3 kids in November and I am soooo excited. We are waiting for the MVMCP dates.

We are going to be there at the same time again! Even staying at different resorts we may have to find time to say hello considering we spent a week as neighbors last fall :lmao:

Hmom

03-28-2010, 06:56 PM

WAKhoMom - We share the same anniversary! We'll be there for our 10th anniversary & our son's 7th birthday this November. We almost thought he would be born on our anniversary :goodvibes

Also, Southwest should post thru January-ish around June 9 or so. Check the travel tips section on their website.

Originally Posted by LyndenP
WAHkoMom We allllmost went for the 11th, but ultimately we chose the 10th. I cannot wait, its way to far away.

If you would have stayed with the 11th uoir first wedding anniversary would have ben 11/11/11

11/11/11 wil be our 11th wedding anniversary :yay:

Posted dates earlier in thread, but see you all November 9-17 or 18 at AKV!

MrsSilvaStrat

03-30-2010, 09:37 AM

Just booked our grand gathering for 11/12-20!:cool1:

We're excited about F&W and catching some of the Christmas festivities!:santa:

skysmom99

03-30-2010, 10:05 AM

Just booked our flights! WDW bound 11/11-11/15!

Melodious

04-02-2010, 04:16 PM

Just booked our grand gathering for 11/12-20!:cool1:

We're excited about F&W and catching some of the Christmas festivities!:santa:

Hey, we're gonna be at POFQ Nov 13-23 (tentatively). It's my mom's favorite resort (because of the beignets).

We're celebrating my (hopefully) safe return from volunteering for a year in Liberia. I'm looking forward to pavement and edible food, but we hope to go to both F&W and MVMCP for the first time.

Thanks to these boards, we're planning a lot of other firsts as well :goodvibes

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Mickey's biggest fan

04-04-2010, 04:15 PM

We just booked the Poly from Nov29-Dec5th! Can't wait! :banana:

lizzyb5280

04-05-2010, 04:45 PM

I have a couple questions about MVMCP for those who might know. Firstly, about when might we have dates? When we settled on the November dates, I knew I was giving up MNSSHP in order to be there for DD's actual birthday. I realized today though that if the dates correspond to the equivalent weeks from last year, then we'll catch both the last week of F&W (confirmed already) AND the first week of MCMCP!

Assuming we do catch it, I know it is an extra ticket. We're not doing park hoppers, so does that mean we could do another park that day, then go to MK for the CP? Or do I have to make that a MK day? I plan to have two full days for MK.

supersuperwendy

04-05-2010, 10:14 PM

We are taking a short DVC trip for our baby's first birthday! Nov 21, 22, 23, 24!

We'll be at Jambo House!

Hmom

04-05-2010, 11:53 PM

lizzyb5280 - I have a couple questions about MVMCP for those who might know. Firstly, about when might we have dates?

I believe the dates will come out in May.

Sorry, but I don't know the answer to your hopper question. You might try asking on another thread geared toward that topic or maybe check allears.net on their MVMCP page????

Have fun planning!

jesridge

04-06-2010, 09:21 AM

We are taking a short Thanksgiving trip Nov 24th-29th at Coronado Springs!!!

clairemolly

04-06-2010, 10:02 AM

clairemolly

04-06-2010, 10:03 AM

We are all booked at POFQ Nov 12-21. It will be our daughter's 3rd B-Day while we are there, and if all goes well, we will have a 14 week old DS with us for his first trip!

Trackey79

04-06-2010, 10:36 AM

Staying in a cabin at Fort Wilderness with my faimly of six. Me, hubby, our 2 daughters (14, 8) and our 2 sons (12, 9.) We were just there in January but I still can't wait for November to roll around, hehe.:yay:

two*little*birds

04-08-2010, 12:14 PM

Ugh, the last 2 weeks I've been "itching" for Disney... how am I going to make it another 6 months? :rotfl:

Melodious

04-09-2010, 11:01 AM

Ugh, the last 2 weeks I've been "itching" for Disney... how am I going to make it another 6 months? :rotfl:

I wholeheartedly agree :sad2:

BabyRN

04-09-2010, 11:38 AM

We're booked 11/29-12/6 at the Poly! Still waiting for MVMCP dates!

ToyStoryBo

04-09-2010, 11:38 AM

We'll be staying at Pop from 11/30 - 12/8

This will be our 2nd trip with the kids, and I cannot wait!!! We'll be doing the MVMCP on 12/7 (providing there is one)!! I loove Christmas and chose these dates just so we could see the World decorated!!

3girlsfun

04-11-2010, 10:28 PM

We are very close to booking for Thanksgiving week. This will be my first trip booking at WDW resort, as we use to live in Orlando and went to Disney free almost weekly! (It is killing me to pay for this! LOL!)

We are going to be budget travel as much as possible, as we have a big family cruise planned already and booked for June of 2011.

I just keep waiting to book because I feel extremely overwhelmed. What are the "pins" I keep reading about? I am reading as much as possible on these boards, but even this information gets overwhelming! :confused3

Any help would be appreciated.

Cat0727

04-12-2010, 03:52 PM

We are planning to stay the second week of November. Waiting on flights to come out and a hopefully a pin! :cool1:

disneychick0412

04-12-2010, 04:36 PM

When will we find out when the Osborne Lights will start???

minnieluvzmickey

04-12-2010, 07:27 PM

I can't wait for the MVMCP dates to come out.........I need to book my DVC room for Nov. 11 or so and I hope they will start this early again like last year.

mickey2minnie1

04-12-2010, 08:00 PM

I can't wait for the MVMCP dates to come out.........I need to book my DVC room for Nov. 11 or so and I hope they will start this early again like last year.

I will be there as well at that time specifically for the party and the Lights at DHS. :worship: I am hoping they are up and running by then as well.

shinysparklybubbles

04-13-2010, 06:49 PM

is it time to go yet????????

disneychick0412

04-14-2010, 07:07 AM

is it time to go yet????????

I wish!!!
:hourglass

luvthattink

04-14-2010, 02:29 PM

Just made our ressies....we will be going November 9-19th!!!! :dance3:

98cpTyphoonGuard

04-16-2010, 11:45 AM

Planning on booking Pop Nov. 11 - 16. Keep putting it off hoping for a discount to be announced. However, I will be booking before my 180 day mark rolls around - discount or not. Hoping for a Nov. 12 MVMCP

nep84

04-17-2010, 03:56 PM

noob here. taking the family for the first time from nov-3-13 staying at the pop century. we can't wait. and I love each and every post suggesting no wait times in early november.

katiegel

04-18-2010, 09:25 PM

it's officially official :)

we're staying at BCV from 11/13 - 11/20! i really want to go right now..and keep thinking about borrowing points from next year to go now...but that would be silly since i want to go next year too :)

RobinHoodGirl

04-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Getting serious about this November trip now. We got our dates, we started picking restaurants, we're 95% sure we got our hotel picked...

We just need to do the minor aspect of booking everything now :rolleyes1

nmmom95

04-25-2010, 07:29 PM

We will be at BLT from 11/13-11/20! Can't wait!:cloud9:

arjones31

04-27-2010, 07:48 PM

November 18-22 Coronado Springs for a work convention. Still have tickets to the parks and a meal expense budget! :cool1:

lizzyb5280

04-28-2010, 06:03 PM

Woo-hoo! Our park hours are up! Looks like we'll be able to his evening EMH at every park but MK, and one day of morning EMH there. Oddly, on the other day (Tuesday 11/9) not only are there no EMH, but the park is closing at 6:30 and the "semi-official" list of MVMCP days that's been posted on another part of the board does not show this as a party day. There is a party on the morning EMH day, which is cool to catch an extra-long MK day, but DD's birthday is the ninth so I was hoping to catch either EMH or MVMCP. Hopefully the "semi-official" dates will turn out to be wrong, and we can catch a party that day. Otherwise, the super-early close seems odd to me.

ETA: In the MNSSHP/MVMCP thread, they're saying there may be a private event on the ninth. Bummer.

kcormier

04-29-2010, 10:28 AM

My husband and I are going for our five year wedding anniversary - November 5th - 15th! Long trip and we CAN'T WAIT!!! We will be staying at Saratoga Springs with (hopefully) a Downtown Disney view. We are very happy DVC members and feel that Disney World is our TRUE happy place!

yankin

04-30-2010, 05:59 AM

Just booked are flights for Nov 2010. Venice Italy to MCO with BA.

Four nights at OKW in a grand villa and three weeks in a five bedroom villa at WH.

I am military so I tend to take my vacations in large chunks.

My daughter is already choosing ADR's!!

Susiesnowflake

04-30-2010, 07:16 AM

Hit my 7 month mark today! Yeah. Getting a bit closer all the time. I cannot wait to return to the Poly and WDW! :)

siwash23

04-30-2010, 01:43 PM

Wilderness Lodge Nov 27 to Dec. 2nd . . . . . so I posted in both the Nov and Dec. thread.

Can't wait to go to take my 2 year old son for the first time and my 6 year old daughter for the first time that she can actually remember. She enjoyed it when she was 2, but does not remember anything besides the videos we show her. She is over the moon and I am not sure she can hold out until November. She had me go through all the full ride videos on Youtube last night and wants to go on everything. She is tall enough and acting brave now, but we'll just see how she is when we get to the entraces for Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Everest :). My wife may be spending some time in the shops with the little one if my daughter ends up being into all the thrill rides.

SnowWhite1

05-03-2010, 04:08 PM

MomofKatie

05-03-2010, 04:45 PM

Ok, this is my first time posting but I love reading everything and trying to learn what I need to know. I think we've decided on Nov.13-20 staying at the Poly - is it important to book 180 days out? I should get on that I guess. I can't wait. I have been to Disney twice, but it was in 1983 and 1986, so I think things have changed somewhat. This will be the first visit for my husband and two children (ages 6 and 4) and I'm soooooooo excited!:cheer2:

:welcome: to the DIS!!

The week of November you want to visit isn't very crowded, but you want to go ahead and book as soon as your dates are firm- you can book Disney hotels up to a year of more in advance. You will be able to book dining at the 180 day mark- any character meals or popular dining spots fill up quickly, so go ahead and book as soon as your 180 day window comes up.

If you haven't been back since 1986, there is LOTS of new stuff to experience (Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, for starters)! Have a wonderful time- you will also get to see WDW decked out in a lot of its holiday decorations. Try to catch the last weekend of the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot- it is really great.

Just finding the DIS and taking advantage of all the great information on here is a wonderful start. By the time November rolls around, you will be fully prepared for your Disney vacation. :wizard:

SnowWhite1

05-03-2010, 04:56 PM

sjs314

05-03-2010, 05:59 PM

Thank you for the welcome. I know that there are tons of new things to see since last I visited so that is one of the reasons I'm just as excited as my 6 year old to get there! How cool that the lights will be up..and the Food & Wine would be great. Ok - I'm going to get booking. Woohooo!!!!

Welcome to Dis Boards.....Just wanted to let you know we have another November thread with tons of info for all of us going in November

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2437141

Minniegirl71

05-03-2010, 08:59 PM

We are finally going back after 3 years. YIPPEE:banana: We are planning on Nov 10-16 at Pop. I can't wait to finalize everything. This trip will just be me and the kids as DH would rather go hunting.:confused3 Oh well better get planning.

supersuperwendy

05-05-2010, 07:30 PM

I hate to say it..but...remove us from the November list..we cancelled that trip...but that's ok! we booked free dining instead!

Andie13922

05-05-2010, 09:24 PM

Staying at AKV with DH, DD, DD boyfriend and now my other DD and her BFF are coming for Thanksgiving. Celebrating graduations and my 45th BDay. Can't wait to see the lights on the castle!!

mollybug2

05-09-2010, 04:07 PM

I just hit the 180 day mark and made reservations for my daughter to go to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and also for lunch at Akershus and breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table. Can you say princess overload?!?! :lovestruc

This whole trip is top secret till her birthday in early October when she will find out. My husband is suddenly sad to be missing her first Disney visit, he is so not a Disney sort of guy and initially was more than happy to stay home with our 2 year old son. Oh well! Maybe this means we will go back as a family sooner rather than later!

tony609

05-10-2010, 11:38 AM

We are making a retirn trip in Nov. I have never been to MCMCP BUt I ordered our tickets,booked the hotel, booked the air fair. Can someone tell me if the Nov park hours listed here are correct? WDW website doesn't show them yet (at least not where i was looking) it only goes to Oct.30, thanks.

eeyoregon

05-26-2010, 10:23 AM

:banana: Just bought our MNSSHP tickets for November 1. My sister is making my costume...sooooo excited!!!

ppony

05-26-2010, 08:39 PM

Nov. 13-21
We were on our first DCL cruise last year when this thread started. We also bought into DVC on that trip so here we come this year in Nov.. Our first trip HOME to AKV! :thumbsup2 My mom is tagging along for tis trip so it will be 5 of us. :goodvibes This is her second trip EVER to WDW. :lovestruc We took her on her first one as well.

Mindy5767

05-28-2010, 11:04 PM

wow... you started this thread a year ahead of time! :cool1:
I'm going to be at our home resort SSR for the week of Thanksgiving (2 bedroom villa). We currently have Sunday through Thursday nights booked at SSR and we plan to add a day at the All Stars. Its too many points to use for the Friday night. I'll be me, DH, DS18, DD8 and Dsis, DBIL and DN. We will pick up DS18 from college at Florida Tech on Tuesday night after Fantasmic and bring him back to the resort. We have ADR's for Mama Melrose Fantasmic package on Tuesday the 23rd and For Thanksgiving dinner... Chef Mickey's! :banana::banana: It'll be our first time at Mama Melrose and Chef Mickey's. I have Chef Mickey's booked for our August trip, but will have to cancel as its at 7:45am and DHS has EMH at 8am and since TSM is closing that Saturday, I want to make sure we get quality time with it! If I didn't have Chef Mickey for Thanksgiving dinner, that would be different.. but we do. So...

waynesgirl

05-29-2010, 12:30 PM

Getting ready to book my ressies for my DS's 5th birthday dinner. Haven't decided but I have until Tuesday.

His first Character Dining!

Susiesnowflake

05-30-2010, 07:23 AM

It's May 30th, and I have hit my 6 month mark! We are getting closer November people! :)

sto6917

05-30-2010, 01:07 PM

We'll b there nov 1-6! How will the crowds be?

sto6917

05-30-2010, 02:21 PM

Does the new jersey school holiday affect crowds the first week in nov?

SuFiMomma

05-30-2010, 08:10 PM

We are headed to MK/Epcot/Animal Kingdom staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge the week after Thanksgiving.

Come ooooooon, November!!!

Mindy5767

05-30-2010, 10:08 PM

Does the new jersey school holiday affect crowds the first week in nov?

No, I do not believe it does. and you have a school holiday the first week of November? Is this 4 days? In VA, we always have a 4 day weekend coinciding with election day. Although I have not been to Disney during that 4 day holiday (what was I thinking?:confused:) I've been in mid October and I've been Thanksgiving week beginning on Sunday. In the past, the mid October time was great, not too crowded, even with MNSSHP. Thanksgiving week, the crowds were low until the day after Thanksgiving. So, I'd assume the first week of November would be a nice lull.

Are you taking the whole week or just the 4 days?
We're doing Thanksgiving again this year because our public schools are out for the whole week, but the college isn't. We're arriving on Sunday with the grade school kids and then picking up my DS18 from Florida Tech on Tuesday evening after Fantasmic (he'll miss Mama Melrose :sad1:). This is our first public school year with the whole week off for Thanksgiving.

Peanut Giggleface

06-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Mindy5767

06-06-2010, 12:20 AM

Wow, things are starting to shape up for us. We have our airfare. We recently booked a villa at the SugarMouse Villas. We've also reserved our car rental. ADR's are in place as well. The only thing left is to wait.......and wait........and wait. I'm so excited and I can't share with the kids because we're surprising them this time. So the waiting is excruciating. How are everyone elses plans coming along? What's your plan? Where are ya eating? popcorn::

Wow... you're coming a long way! I mean in distance. Washington State.. wow. Anyway, we've got just 2 ADR's for our Nov visit. Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickey's on Thursday and the Tuesday before Thanksgiving we have Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic package. I would love to do afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian, but I'm not sure which day I'd want. Usually when we do the afternoon tea, we end up hanging around the resort until its time to leave for the tea.

fruitcake

06-06-2010, 01:14 AM

11/28-12/3 at CBR with DH, myself, and DD4. May actually try to talk hubby into waiting to come back home on Saturday instead once I can get FL res. discount for hotel. Purchasing the FL res. weekday pass ...it's cheaper than a 4 day MYW with PH. DH wants to take DD back for her 5th birthday next May, so that will come in handy. As of right now dining at Chef Mickeys for dinner on 11/28, Princess Breakfast and Germany on 11/29, Crystal Palace and MVMCP on 11/30, and 50s Prime Time Cafe on 12/1. Anythng else will be at the resort or counter service. We are so excited!!:dumbo:

stmize

06-06-2010, 01:23 PM

:banana: YAY! an official November 2010 thread...I'm in too!

We are going down for 2 of my girls' birthdays and staying on for Thanksgiving and as another poster said this will be our first trip "home" to BLT :cool1: (our first night though for points reasons will most likely be at POP)

I get to make our ressie this coming Sunday 12-20...a very nice pre-Christmas present.

I have made a tenative list of ADR's too....started pretty much right after we got back from our March trip of 09, sorta mapping it out to help decide on which DDP or no DDP....(goin w/ reg DDP) I know my first ADR window is 5-23-10 not quite share how the 1 night ressie and then the 8 night ressie thing works yet....:confused:

But the park hours/entertainment schedule is suppose to be up 180 days out as well since we our traveling end of November I'm thinking beginning of May to finalize up my days...I will most likely make some tenative plan A and B until the entertainment schedule comes out...but this trip we are doing Hoppers so I'm not overally concerned. I do know the 20th is MK regardless of crowds cause that is the 1st of two birthdays we are celebrating and I hope to make ADR's at BBB in the morning and CRT for lunch...

I too looked at the 09 crowd calendar and the park hours/entertainment schedule to get a feel for it.

My somewhat early plan is:

Fri 11-19 arrival no park
Sat 11-20 MK (BBB, CRT, Wishes at BLT)
Sun 11-21 AK (pre-park bfast)
Mon 11-22 ?? and (ph to MK for Spectro and Wishes)
Tues 11-23 DHS (other b-day, CM or 1900 PF bfast)
Wed 11-24 Epcot (HDDR)
Thurs 11-25 Turkey day (no park ?, resort day and Marketplace shopping)
Fri 11-26 MK (ph to DHS for Osborne lights)
Sat 11-27 Epcot (santas and candlelight processional)
Sun 11-28 departure day (no park)

love to squeeze in MVMCP...but not sure how that would work...think it won't be "on" our week :confused:

Looking forward to seeing what plans other November trippers make popcorn::

Scrappie

We are going at the same time. Staying at POR

stmize

06-06-2010, 01:41 PM

We have the ddp and this is where we plan to eat.

11-19-10 WCC 6:35pm
11-20-10 Cape May 8:00am
11-20-10 Garden View Tea Room 2:20pm
11-21-10 HDDR 5:00pm
11-22-10 Ohana's 8:00am
11-22-10 50's PTC 7:00pm
11-23-10 Trail's End 8:00am
11-24-10 1900 PF 8:00am
11-25-10 Captain's Grille 6:05pm
11-26-10 Donald's Safari 8:00am

saraalison

06-06-2010, 04:05 PM

princesskelz

06-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Add me to the list.
November 19th -29th. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party on the 28th.
Staying at Boardwalk the 19th -21st then Bay Lake Tower the 22nd - 29th!

Mindy5767

06-06-2010, 08:00 PM

Last Saturday I booked a flight/hotel/rental car package through Allegiant. This is our first trip ever to WDW. We will be staying at the Sheraton Vistana Villages.

I'm so glad I found DISboards! It's been a wealth of information!

Welcome to the DISboards. Since you're very new, I want to let you know that DISers identify themselves with Lime Green Mickey heads. We hang them on our luggage, make T shirts with them, flags, etc. Often we pick up the Lime Green Mickey head paint chip from the home depot and hang it on our stuff so other DISers at the park know we're also DISers. I made a flag to hang from our balcony, but during our August trip we're at the Pop, and won't have a balcony, so we probably won't bring the flag, but we will be at SSR in November and will hang it from our balcony. We're going the week of Thanksgiving. Sorry we'll miss you.

Enjoy your first Disney trip. With lots of planning and information, you'll have a great trip. :hug:

Peanut Giggleface

06-06-2010, 08:39 PM

Wow... you're coming a long way! I mean in distance. Washington State.. wow. Anyway, we've got just 2 ADR's for our Nov visit. Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickey's on Thursday and the Tuesday before Thanksgiving we have Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic package. I would love to do afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian, but I'm not sure which day I'd want. Usually when we do the afternoon tea, we end up hanging around the resort until its time to leave for the tea.

Yeah, we are coming a long way. It takes us one whole travel day to get there, but it's worth it. We've gone to DL before, but it's just not the same. I really think there's pixie dust in the air in Orlando. Besides there's nothing like walking down main street for the first time during your trip and seeing the castle in the background. It's absolutely magical.

For our trip we've got 3 ADRs: the Biergarten, 50's Prime Time Diner, and breakfast at Tusker House. All three of these are new locations for us, so I'm excited about that. We've never done the afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. Sounds intriguing....might have to check that out. TFS

Mindy5767

06-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Yeah, we are coming a long way. It takes us one whole travel day to get there, but it's worth it. We've gone to DL before, but it's just not the same. I really think there's pixie dust in the air in Orlando. Besides there's nothing like walking down main street for the first time during your trip and seeing the castle in the background. It's absolutely magical.

For our trip we've got 3 ADRs: the Biergarten, 50's Prime Time Diner, and breakfast at Tusker House. All three of these are new locations for us, so I'm excited about that. We've never done the afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. Sounds intriguing....might have to check that out. TFS

I haven't done 50's Prime Time (but it looks so cute) or Tusker, but we've done Biergarten. That one is fun and the food is good. You really should check out afternoon tea at the Grand. It begins at 2:30 and it might go til about 4:30. So you can get a seating during that time. Depending on which service you order, you get your tea choice, and then a collection of yummy tea sandwiches such as cucumber, egg salad and watercress and an onion tart. You also get scones and devonshire cream and jam. Dessert can be your choice of a selection of yummy pastries that they bring out or the trifle. I get the trifle. Its delicious. Here's a photo of the sandwiches.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs506.snc3/26609_377981477893_674127893_3864960_8066431_n.jpg

and one of the swan shaped pastries:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs506.snc3/26609_377981482893_674127893_3864961_8221101_n.jpg

Peanut Giggleface

06-06-2010, 10:50 PM

I haven't done 50's Prime Time (but it looks so cute) or Tusker, but we've done Biergarten. That one is fun and the food is good. You really should check out afternoon tea at the Grand. It begins at 2:30 and it might go til about 4:30. So you can get a seating during that time. Depending on which service you order, you get your tea choice, and then a collection of yummy tea sandwiches such as cucumber, egg salad and watercress and an onion tart. You also get scones and devonshire cream and jam. Dessert can be your choice of a selection of yummy pastries that they bring out or the trifle. I get the trifle. Its delicious. Here's a photo of the sandwiches.

Is this something my 9 yr old son can do? If it's really girlie he won't like it.

Mindy5767

06-06-2010, 11:25 PM

Is this something my 9 yr old son can do? If it's really girlie he won't like it.

I have seen boys in there. It is a formal English tea service. There is a specific choice grouping for children. I always get the Buckingham Palace which includes champagne and strawberries in addition to the tea sandwiches, scones, tea and sweets. There is even a "manly" choice with beer. I have seen men in there too. It is very quiet and relaxing and they have the expensive Royal Albert china (as you can see in the photo). For my daughter, we always order her the Mrs. Potts tea service which she gets with Rooibos tea, which has a child friendly name on the menu. It is also available with chocolate milk. Whether your son would enjoy it just depends on him and how well he can behave in a "fancy" setting. My son who is 18 would have done just fine if we'd done something like that when he was little. We have just always done it as a "ladies only" treat. We usually get dressed up with resort casual sundresses and my DD wore her new sailor dress (with the matching doll dress) and brought her doll. Last year she wore a pretty swiss dot dress with an easter bonnet... but by no means do all guests dress up. Its a fancy room,with fancy china but the people are casual.

Peanut Giggleface

06-07-2010, 02:43 PM

Wow, thanks for all the info. I will definitely keep it in mind. Maybe like you said, my daughter and I can do it as a girl's only treat. :hug:

SnowWhite1

06-08-2010, 05:47 PM

Still haven't booked because the airfares are expensive..and then I can't book anything else. Aaaaah! Hopefully there will be a sale soon. I got a PIN# so I'm set with that. I want to go now!:yay:

Mindy5767

06-08-2010, 06:23 PM

Still haven't booked because the airfares are expensive..and then I can't book anything else. Aaaaah! Hopefully there will be a sale soon. I got a PIN# so I'm set with that. I want to go now!:yay:

Hi Snow White1.... Snow White here... wish you could score your airfare. I'm so glad we have the option to drive, even though its soooo long compared to a 2 hour flight. For us its 900 miles. We must drive this time because we'll have all my son's college stuff with us. We're taking him to college an hour from Disney, then taking our by then 8 year old on a Disney vacation. Keep trying all the sites like Travelocity, Expedia, AAA.... whatever it takes! You CAN do it. Does Southwest travel to your city? They don't charge for luggage!:lovestruc

below is a pic of me at the MNSSHP in Oct 08. Its why I'm Snow White ;) and that's my real hair!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs024.snc1/2351_55060667893_674127893_1604111_6500378_n.jpg

SnowWhite1

06-08-2010, 06:56 PM

You are lucky you can drive. How fun that your son will be at college so near to Disney. You will have to go there more often now. Weehee!

No driving for us - it would take too long. I'm hoping that there will be some sort of an airfare sale at some point. I keep checking.

I love your photo! You truly are the perfect Snow White! I look absolutely nothing like Snow White, but I used to work at a corner grocery store called 'Snow White' so couldn't resist using the name.

Thanks for the tip about Southwest - I'll have to check and see if they go to Minneapolis yet.....

dassjs

06-12-2010, 11:43 PM

Hi All!

We are going 11/4-11/12. We are staying ay Pop. Have our dining reservations done and plans for which parks which days and which days we will chill out by the pool and/or downtown Disney. Can't wait. This will be our second trip in Nov. We went in Nov 08 and had a fantastic trip. Hope we can replicate it!
144 days and counting!!

mickeymyfavorite

06-15-2010, 08:49 AM

:goodvibes

dreamer71

06-15-2010, 09:35 AM

Mindy5767

06-15-2010, 11:38 AM

My family are going from November 1st to 7th..
We are flying from Australia, spending a week at NYC (DD 13th birthday), going up to Salem MA for Halloween then driving down to Orlando...Excitemtent doesn't begin to describe how we are feeling:banana:

Don't forget to visit the Salem Witch Museum. My DD loved it. Also, being there on Halloween should be really special. We were there, but it was not Halloween. There is a nice restaurant, but I don't remember the name, but it had a great salad bar. It was right in the historic area on a corner adjacent to the antique tall ship. There are also alot of cool "interesting" shops. :stir:

ultimate_ed

06-15-2010, 01:02 PM

Mindy5767

06-15-2010, 01:15 PM

Well, it's time to come out of hiding.

Been following various threads here to plan my family's first trip to Disney. Niether I, DW, DS5, nor DD9 have ever been. This site and some others have been quite valuable to my planning.

We're arriving Nov 18 and returning home on Thanksgiving Day. I had originally booked the Wilderness Lodge, but got a 20/30/40 pin code. Couldn't use it on a room I wanted at WL, so we upgraded to the Polynesian and are still paying less overall.

I've got ADR's setup, so now it's just time for impatiently waiting for the day to come. Oh, and waiting for Southwest to finally open up late November for booking!

:welcome:

You'll really enjoy that time of year at Disney. This will be our 2nd Thanksgiving there. Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickey. My sister and her family will be joining us as they did in 2007. Don't miss the life sized gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Floridian. Its AWESOME.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/3167_77893507893_674127893_1859404_2158311_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/3167_77893512893_674127893_1859405_2404798_n.jpg

arctic_bunny

06-15-2010, 03:14 PM

We are so excited!

Nov 7-15, OKW and Nov 15-19 at AKV-, off site until the 30th

Our fourth trip - it gets better every time!

sjs314

06-15-2010, 05:03 PM

:welcome:

You'll really enjoy that time of year at Disney. This will be our 2nd Thanksgiving there. Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickey. My sister and her family will be joining us as they did in 2007. Don't miss the life sized gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Floridian. Its AWESOME.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/3167_77893507893_674127893_1859404_2158311_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs028.snc1/3167_77893512893_674127893_1859405_2404798_n.jpg

I have been wondering if the Gingerbread House will be up while I am in WDW this November....I am curious are Your pics from last year
2009 when the MVMCP and OL started on Nov 10? I have my fingers crossed that it will be up before we leave since MVMCP and OL start Nov 8th this year, I will be there from Nov 8th - 13th

Wanna be Ariel

06-15-2010, 07:44 PM

We will be there October 31st thru November 7th! I can't wait.

Mindy5767

06-16-2010, 10:34 AM

I have been wondering if the Gingerbread House will be up while I am in WDW this November....I am curious are Your pics from last year
2009 when the MVMCP and OL started on Nov 10? I have my fingers crossed that it will be up before we leave since MVMCP and OL start Nov 8th this year, I will be there from Nov 8th - 13th

Hi, the photo is from November 2007 when we went down the week of Thanksgiving. I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that with MVMCP going on, they'll have holiday decorations up by then, and that would probably include the gingerbread house. That photo only shows half of it. It was rather large, smelled awesome and they sold refreshments from it with some very lucky cast members getting to work inside it all day.... MMMMmmmmmm:santa:

sjs314

06-16-2010, 12:03 PM

Hi, the photo is from November 2007 when we went down the week of Thanksgiving. I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that with MVMCP going on, they'll have holiday decorations up by then, and that would probably include the gingerbread house. That photo only shows half of it. It was rather large, smelled awesome and they sold refreshments from it with some very lucky cast members getting to work inside it all day.... MMMMmmmmmm:santa:

Thank You for the info, I was thinking of stopping at GF on our last day to see the Gingerbread House since we are heading to MK in the morning being we have a late flight, but did not want to bother if there was no chance of it being up. You have given me a glimmer of hope of seeing it this trip.:santa:

Mindy5767

06-17-2010, 06:56 PM

Thank You for the info, I was thinking of stopping at GF on our last day to see the Gingerbread House since we are heading to MK in the morning being we have a late flight, but did not want to bother if there was no chance of it being up. You have given me a glimmer of hope of seeing it this trip.:santa:

Before you head over, you could either call the Grand Floridian yourself, or ask at the front desk of your hotel. They probably would know. Its sort of a big deal and is really popular.

Mindy

sjs314

06-17-2010, 07:08 PM

Before you head over, you could either call the Grand Floridian yourself, or ask at the front desk of your hotel. They probably would know. Its sort of a big deal and is really popular.

Mindy

Yes, I was thinking and wondering if the front desk might know, I think I will try and check ahead of time, DH won't be a happy camper if I take him on a wild goose chase :rotfl2:

joshsmom

06-19-2010, 12:03 PM

Me, my mom and Josh will be there November 10-14. Not sure where we are staying yet because we are going to be with a BIG group of people. Chldren's Miracle Network has a Champions program. Each year a child is chosen from each state to be the Champion for that year. Josh is the Champion for Missouri this year (we live in Illinois but he is treated at a St. Louis Hospital). We already got to go on a Champions trip to Washington DC and are REALLY looking forward to the WDW trip in November!!!! In Washington the kids had Champion shirts that they wore everywhere. So if you see a huge group of people and the kids have CMN Champion shirts on, come say HI!!!!!

sjs314

06-19-2010, 12:49 PM

That is so wonderful ! Give your DS Josh a big hug and congratulations , You never know I just might see you there we will be there Nov 8 to 13th

DisneyFam09

06-20-2010, 08:17 AM

We are going Nov 14-21st staying at Bonnet Creek. My parents are coming with us. We have been down altogether before but my sisters family was with us. So it will be nice to spend the time with just my mom and dad KWIM.

Hi, the photo is from November 2007 when we went down the week of Thanksgiving. I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that with MVMCP going on, they'll have holiday decorations up by then, and that would probably include the gingerbread house. That photo only shows half of it. It was rather large, smelled awesome and they sold refreshments from it with some very lucky cast members getting to work inside it all day.... MMMMmmmmmm:santa:

I am so excited about this!!! I thought we would miss it. I really feels like this trip will be like going for the first time. There will be so many "firsts" for us.:santa:

andrea2289

06-20-2010, 02:56 PM

Time is going by so fast! ADRs are made, itinerary is done now just NEED A GODD CODE!! Here's to hoping for a free dining!!

:yay:

joshsmom

06-20-2010, 06:37 PM

There's a few things that I *miss* about this trip, but am NOT complaining. Since we are going with Children's Miracle Network, I have no idea where we are staying and we don't have the flexibility to make our own ADR's. I think that we are going to be "moving as a group" and most meals are planned for us. Since I really have no idea what the itinerary is, I don't know where we'll be when!! So its a little bit of a different excitement--the "not knowing" excitement. I'm usually the one that does all the planning for our trips, so this is weird for me. But like I said, I'm NOT complaining at all--its just a different sort of adventure!!!!

Disney_Mom333

06-25-2010, 10:27 PM

Count me in guys!!

We are going Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving. We looked at a off site location that we stayed at in 2004

Mindy5767

06-26-2010, 12:06 AM

Count me in guys!!

We are going Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving. We looked at a off site location that we stayed at in 2004

Oooh where did you book your Thanksgiving dinner? Did you get an ADR for that? We've got Chef Mickey!! So excited...:yay:

SnowWhite1

06-26-2010, 06:09 PM

Mindy5767

06-27-2010, 12:25 AM

We finally booked our trip - going Nov 12-20th staying at the Poly. First time visit for all but me, and I haven't been in 24 years. We are SO excited.:cool1:

Haven't made any ADRs yet, but I assume I'd better get going. Which Princess meals are best - any opinions? Cinderella's table, the one at Epcot or 1900 Park Fare?

You can read reviews on dining on wdwinfo.com and on allears.net.com . It really depends what you're looking for in a meal and Princess interaction. I did a breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and there weren't any princesses. Just Pooh, Tigger, Alice (not a princess), Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter.. I think that was it. Review the menus carefully. These meals are too expensive to bother if you're not going to get a meal your child will eat. My daughter had a lovely time meeting Snow White, and she spent a good amount of time with her outside the Germany pavilion. No meal necessary. Jasmine can be found near Morocco and Cinderella near France (that's where we found her). Think about whether buffet or ordering from a menu suits you. I think the castle meal is a plated meal but you don't get to choose (like at a wedding). The reviews can be very helpful, but make sure they're fairly recent.

http://land.allears.net/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=73&cat=34

http://land.allears.net/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=174&cat=46

http://land.allears.net/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=56&cat=36

and the dis's reviews:
http://reviews.wdwinfo.com/showcat.php/category/36

Jazzerfan

06-28-2010, 01:17 PM

Just booked my trip - can't wait!!!! Just my Daughter and I celebrating our Birthdays. FUN FUN FUN!!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

SnowWhite1

06-30-2010, 04:14 PM

You can read reviews on dining on wdwinfo.com and on allears.net.com . It really depends what you're looking for in a meal and Princess interaction. I did a breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and there weren't any princesses. Just Pooh, Tigger, Alice (not a princess), Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter.. I think that was it. Review the menus carefully. These meals are too expensive to bother if you're not going to get a meal your child will eat. My daughter had a lovely time meeting Snow White, and she spent a good amount of time with her outside the Germany pavilion. No meal necessary. Jasmine can be found near Morocco and Cinderella near France (that's where we found her). Think about whether buffet or ordering from a menu suits you. I think the castle meal is a plated meal but you don't get to choose (like at a wedding). The reviews can be very helpful, but make sure they're fairly recent.

Thank you so much for your suggestions. It is fun to look at the menus. My daughter is very keen to do a meal with princesses so we will try one, but boy is it tough to choose! I have been trying to go online to check on things but disneyworld.com will NOT accept my password and it's driving me nuts. Anyone else having issues?

Mindy5767

06-30-2010, 04:22 PM

Just booked my trip - can't wait!!!! Just my Daughter and I celebrating our Birthdays. FUN FUN FUN!!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Where are you staying this time birthday ladies? My birthday is in November too, but 3 weeks before our trip.

Riley'sMommy

07-01-2010, 10:07 AM

We are going November 7-13!! We took our DD last year for her 2nd birthday and my 36th and this year we're going a week earlier to avoid the Thanksgiving rush. We've become Christmas Disney people. It's so amazing when it's all decorated for Christmas. <3 We can't wait!
We've have our ADR for Cinderella's Castle and Chef Mickey's. We went to Chef Mickey's last year and had such a wonderful time.

Nanookz

07-01-2010, 01:09 PM

Mindy5767

07-01-2010, 11:20 PM

We are booked for Nov 18 - Nov 26 and staying at pop. This will be the first trip where we are actually there on a holiday so I'm not all the way ready for the crowds. We are booked for Le Cellier for thanksgiving dinner but we may need to go somewhere else if our party size increases by 2 in-laws. I told them to decided soon We have to make changes.

We went to Disney for Thanksgiving in 2007. That year the crowds were quite manageable, but I"m comparing it to spring break, which was just plain crazy and July 09 which was wild! Early in the week, prior to Thanksgiving day, it really wasn't bad at all. It just got busy on Friday and saturday. That's what I"m hoping for this year. We've got Chef Mickey for Thanksgiving dinner. If your in-laws join you, and you have to switch ADR's, I recommend you give Whispering Canyon a try. We did that one with a party of 8 for 2007's Thanksgiving dinner. We had a nice round table in a private alcove by a fireplace, it was perfect!

:cloud9:

Nanookz

07-02-2010, 06:46 AM

We went to Disney for Thanksgiving in 2007. That year the crowds were quite manageable, but I"m comparing it to spring break, which was just plain crazy and July 09 which was wild! Early in the week, prior to Thanksgiving day, it really wasn't bad at all. It just got busy on Friday and saturday. That's what I"m hoping for this year. We've got Chef Mickey for Thanksgiving dinner. If your in-laws join you, and you have to switch ADR's, I recommend you give Whispering Canyon a try. We did that one with a party of 8 for 2007's Thanksgiving dinner. We had a nice round table in a private alcove by a fireplace, it was perfect!

We are scheduled to go to Whispering Canyon eariler that week. I'm sure I wouldn't mind going back for a second time. We are going to be in Epcot that day so my thought was to try to stay inside epcot for dinner. That is going to be our 2nd epcot day and slow epcot day where we will be just hanging out mostly in future world. I'm guessing that thanksgiving day should be packed.. We get in the thursday before thanksgiving so our plan is to hit the majority of attractions before tuesday when we think the crowds will come. The take it slow the rest of the week.

BW0922

07-02-2010, 01:10 PM

We will be there November 28 through December 4th. So excited! It is myself, DH and DS (2). His second trip :) Cannot wait to see his expressions with the Osbourne Lights!!

tydad

07-05-2010, 10:05 AM

Nov 7-13 for us at WL. Celebrating our 13th anniv. Time is speeding by.. But RileysMom if I lived in Myrtle Beach I would have a hard time going anywhere..lol We are going there first in Aug to do our annual beach trip

mom2clr

07-06-2010, 09:35 AM

I just returned from a quickie trip where I booked a bounceback. :cool1:

My DD2 and I will be staying at POFQ. This is my first trip during this time frame so I'm looking forward to the holiday feel. :)

Debating doing the MVMCP, but odds are I might.

klacey1

07-09-2010, 05:21 PM

We are going November 4-9!! We're very excited, never been at this time before!

eeyoregon

07-09-2010, 08:14 PM

Mindy5767

07-09-2010, 10:23 PM

So bummed that Free Dining isn't included for my dates :sad1:.

Seems like the black out dates are weird! :confused3. We couldd get free dining for Christmas week as long as we check in on or before December 21 but not for the 1st week of November...sucks. Just my luck. OH, well, I have MNSSHP to look forward to! :thumbsup2

If you're a careful eater, you can probably save more money paying for your food but getting another discount on room or room plus tickets! check on what is being offered. It saves $$ when you eat ice cream for dinner!! :rolleyes1

maiyasmom

07-09-2010, 10:50 PM

November 20th-27th - Thanksgiving Week. This is our first time at WDW during a major busy holiday. I'm a little nervous but so excited to see my favorite place decked out for Christmas.:cool1:

eeyoregon

07-09-2010, 11:25 PM

If you're a careful eater, you can probably save more money paying for your food but getting another discount on room or room plus tickets! check on what is being offered. It saves $$ when you eat ice cream for dinner!! :rolleyes1

Yah, I will use my 20/30/40 PIN for the room and eat out of pocket. My only table services will be dinner at 'Ohana's each night (yes, I like it that much!) and I will have a fridge w/ snacks in my room plus a few quick services so I should be fine.

dolfinjuls

07-10-2010, 01:24 PM

Well I just switched dates from August to November! So we have to wait an extra 3+ months, but we get to see all of the beautiful decorations!

Our dates are 11/28-12/3. But driving and leaving 11/26 and first staying with some family for a quick visit before going to Disney for the week! And now my mom is talking about joining us!

dolfinjuls

07-10-2010, 01:28 PM

And Mindy...I'm so upset that we're not going to be able to meet up this August! And we'll just miss each other in November! :(

One of our trips have to match up soon!

Mindy5767

07-10-2010, 08:23 PM

And Mindy...I'm so upset that we're not going to be able to meet up this August! And we'll just miss each other in November! :(

One of our trips have to match up soon!

Oh NO!! Great big frown! :sad1: We will pass you on the road somewhere along I-95!! We are leaving on the 27th and will arrive home on the 28th. We usually can't wrest ourselves from the place, so we tend to leave as late as possible. We will however, have to drive to Florida Tech first, to return Max to his dorm before we hit the road north, so we can't linger at DTD til 11:00 pm and close down Ghirardeli's like we've done before!:laughing:

:idea:Maybe we can keep in touch by cell phone and meet up at a Cracker Barrel on the road!:lmao: