The NEW Official November 2010 Countdown & Planning Thread ~ Come join us! (Part 1)

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi :wave:

I know there was already a November countdown thread going, but some of us over there thought we should start a new one so that we could get all of our goodies on the front page of the thread -- November travelers list, ADR's, Park hours, Rehabs & closures, etc. :goodvibes

So come one, come all to the new November countdown and planning thread!! :cool1: Don't be shy!! Come on and post your dates/resort and tell us about you & your family and your upcoming November trip! We will have fun here planning & chatting everyday and counting down of course. I am at a milestone today ~ 7 MONTHS!!

This will be our second November trip. We went last November and loved it! This is our 6th WDW trip. My name is Shelly, it will be me, my DH, and our 2 boys on our trip. They are 8 & 10 now, and will be 9 & 11 by the time our trip gets here.

**Link to my November PTR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38125436#post38125436


Now come on November, get here soon!!! :woohoo:



**Updated 9/6/10 ~ Feel free to PM weHEARTmickey (Angela) for your very own Mickey-Turkey so we can spot you in the parks!!
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[Momof2Disneyboys]

November travelers! :goodvibes



grace&phillipsmom ~ Oct 25-Nov 3 ?
raykay ~ Oct 25-Nov 5 POFQ
disneysuncat ~ Oct 28-Nov 8 POFQ
PunttinOnes ~ Oct 29-Nov 2 CBR
Disneymom1218 ~ Oct 30-Nov 5 POP
ILVPOOH ~ Oct 10-Nov 5 CBR
Samshane ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 ?
superwy ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 BC
Amirah95 ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 ?
JLVermillion ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 BCV
mom2em1214 ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 ?
stefplus3 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 ?
Amosser ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 Poly
Sharig5576 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 POP
MomToAp1699 ~ Oct 30-Nov 8 POP
Shopn24seven ~ Oct31-Nov 6 CR
Cee ~ Oct 31-Nov 7 VWL
TheBunnymooners ~ Nov ? POR
Hillbeans ~ Nov 1-6 AKV/BLT
jmc318 ~ Nov 1-7 BLT
Kennywife ~ Nov 1-7 CBR/Poly
canopynut66 ~ Nov 1-11 POP
jdb1232 ~ Nov 2-7 VWL
CrazyaboutGoofy ~ Nov 2-9 POR
mollybug2 ~ Nov 3-8 Bonnet Creek
binab ~ Nov 3-9 POP
tlramr14 ~ Nov 3-10 ?
nep84 ~ Nov 3-13 POP
lakepaige ~ Nov 3-14 CBR
SFRN97 ~ Nov 3-14 POFQ/CBR
antree ~ Nov 4-11 OKW
kazlac ~ Nov 4-13 FW
moxiecola ~ Nov 4-14 Windsor Hills
ZoeD ~ Nov 4-18 CBR
two*little*birds ~ Nov 4-18 Windsor Palms
ksueboo ~ Nov 5-12 Windsor Hills
MAGGIED ~ Nov 5-12 POFQ
DisneyBoundinDec ~ Nov 5-13 Poly
lpoeppelman ~ Nov 5-13 BC
ursula28 ~ Nov 5-14 BCV
MsSpinShady ~ Nov 5-14 POFQ
monica22535 ~ Nov 5-16 BC
MusiqChic99 ~ Nov 6-12 WL
garrsmom ~ Nov 6-13 CBR
VikingInMouseEars ~ Nov 6-13 POP
Tinkerbell53 ~ Nov 6-13 Windsor Hills
disneymama2girls ~ Nov 6-13 VWL
Trackey79 ~ Nov 6-13 FW
Lisa0602 ~ Nov 6-13 VWL
triciari ~ Nov 6-13 AKV
Melani ~ Nov 6 - 13 BWV/BLT
sraiford ~ Nov 6-13 Windsor Hills
Momof2Disneyboys ~ Nov 6-14 BWI
ntheory ~ Nov 6-14 Poly
kerickson ~ Nov 6-14 Dolphin/BLT/Wonder
samshane ~ Nov 6-14 SOG
Deesknee ~ Nov 6-15 ?
Sebastian the crab ~ Nov 6-19 BLT
LuvMyEAR ~ Nov 6-20 Windsor Hills
LyndenP ~ Nov 6-22 ?
ramsfootball92 ~ Nov 7-10 OKW
mbonomo ~ Nov 7-10 ?
rannico ~ Nov 7-11 CBR
MomofSixinSC ~ Nov 7-11 FW
fostrmom2mny ~ Nov 7-11 ASMu
JackandSally79 ~ Nov 7-12 BLT
WAHkoMom ~ Nov 7-13 BWV
cheltoday ~ Nov 7-13 ASMo
jraymond503 ~ Nov 7-13 ASMo
pggirl ~ Nov 7-13 POR
lizzyb5280 ~ Nov 7-13 CBR
magpomom ~ Nov 7-13 AKL
THESCHULTZFIVE ~ Nov 7-13 OKW
tydad ~ Nov 7-13 VWL
Andrea73 ~ Nov 7-14 POP
saraalison ~ Nov 7-14 Sheraton Vistana
johng800 ~ Nov 7-14 ?
vllygrrl ~ Nov 7-14 AKL
bobbiekins ~ Nov 7-14 ?
jstarcze ~ Nov 8-12 BLT
sjs314 ~ Nov 8-13 AKL
KC78 ~ Nov 8-16 OKW
ollyg ~ Nov 9-16 POP
NickandNorah ~ Nov 9-16 AKV
Pills ~ Nov 9-16 WL
DebbyLof428 ~ Nov 9-17 BC/Poly
ronacele@earthlink.n ~ Nov 9-17 BLT
Hmom ~ Nov 9-18 AKV
lpereira ~ Nov 9-18 offsite/CR
cjlvsccm ~ Nov 10-14 POFQ
diamondpixienc ~ Nov 10-15 BLT
adtillma1 ~ Nov 10-15 POP
LuvLuvLuv ~ Nov 10-16 WL
RobinHoodGirl ~ Nov 10-16 POP
VictoriaT ~ Nov 10-16 POFQ
northcoast momma ~ Nov 10-17 THV
Breezysmom ~ Nov 10-17 Poly
gbsg1011 ~ Nov 10-17 AKV
dlawallace ~ Nov 10-18 ?
discott ~ Nov 10-19 AKV
ChiMom ~ Nov 10-19 FW
Hugpug ~ Nov 10-20 POP/POR
Melodius ~ Nov 10-23 GF
Tuffcookie ~ Nov 11-14 Swan
JohnsonsRUs ~ Nov 11-16 POP
gaugerla ~ Nov 11-16 VWL
98cpTyphoonGuard ~ Nov 11-16 POP
merrymouse1 ~ Nov 11-17 POR
Twoboysnmygirl ~ Nov 11-18 ASMu
tree320 ~ Nov 11-19 Wonder/BLT
IggyLans ~ Nov 11-20 BCV
Disneymommy2006 ~ Nov 11-20 POP
disneymom88 ~ Nov 12-14 ASMu
scrappinmom ~ Nov 12-17 POP
alyssa810 ~ Nov 12-17 OKW
TheDisneyBunch ~ Nov 12-21 POR/BWV/AKV
pamelasu1 ~ Nov 12-19 POP
MODisneyfan ~ Nov 12-20 POP
baby1disney ~ Nov 12-20 THV
Eponine1 ~ Nov 12-20 Poly
MOUSELOVER171 ~ Nov 12-20 AKV
Nermel9 ~ Nov 12-20 POR
Heidi Loves Disney ~ Nov 12-21 BLT
MickeyNicki ~ Nov 12-21 CBR
vettegirl ~ Nov 13-18 AKL/GF
dawnmommy ~ Nov 13-19 Poly
Rootskate ~ Nov 13-19 AKL
magalex ~ Nov 13-19 ?
MOM POPPINS ~ Nov 13-19 POR
nmmom95 ~ Nov 13-20 BLT
Smhall ~ Nov 13-20 BCV
GlennI ~ Nov 13-20 ?
monorail girl ~ Nov 13-20 Poly
ethansmommy ~ Nov 13-20 WL
sebastian75_99 ~ Nov 13-20 AKV
arbarks ~ Nov 13-20 POR
boys938 ~ Nov 13-20 BC
Evette ~ Nov 13-20 BLT
TinkerKell-ey ~ Nov 13-20 AKV
disneymom727 ~ Nov 13-20 POP
walkdmc ~ Nov 13-20 AKL
scdufek ~ Nov 13-20 AKV
2wins ~ Nov 13-20 Bonnet Creek
Disney Mommy 3 ~ Nov 13-21 BC
Buttercup2009 ~ Nov 13-21 GF
dolphindan1 ~ Nov 13-21 Bonnet Creek
ppony ~ Nov 13-21 BLT/AKV
dspade19 ~ Nov 13-21 BWV
Angela0917 ~ Nov 14-18 OKW
summerlady ~ Nov 14-19 POFQ
Cat0727 ~ Nov 14-19 AKV
mom1browneyedboy ~ Nov 14-20 ?
acwsmom ~ Nov 14-20 POP
shinysparklybubbles ~ Nov 14-20 ?
barbeml ~ Nov 14-21 Poly
PEANUT1 ~ Nov 14-21 BWV/Swan
DisneyFam09 ~ Nov 14-21 Bonnet Creek
DisKimberly ~ Nov 14-25 POR/AKV
Farmersue ~ Nov 15-20 AKL
CajunMomof3 ~ Nov 15-21 BWV
Lindsaygirl27 ~ Nov 15-22 AKL
ericasatx ~ Nov 16-24 POR
YayDisney! ~ Nov 16-25 CBR
lilmissbehaved ~ Nov 17-20 ?
rock*mom ~ Nov 17-23 ?
rmonty02 ~ Nov 17-26 AKV
3boys4me ~ Nov 17-27 CBR
princessallegra ~ Nov 18-21 GF
disneydreamkate ~ Nov 18-21 CBR
rgmills25 ~ Nov 18-24 ASMu
ngvenice ~ Nov 18-24 ASSp
thelittlemermaid ~ Nov 18-25 ASMu
pirateofthecarolinas ~ Nov 18-26 GF
weHEARTmickey ~ Nov 18-26 Poly
teslaaunt ~ Nov 18-26 POFQ
stmize ~ Nov 18-27 POR
derrickmom ~ Nov 18-27 ?
lsusoftball37 ~ Nov 18-28 POP
rkrushing4 ~ Nov 18-28 POR
Flutie05 ~ Nov 19-24 ASMo
Dsnymouse ~ Nov 19-26 BWV
DisneyBarlans ~ Nov 19-27 POR/Poly
jillyb ~ Nov 19-27 POP
princessmom29 ~ Nov 19-27 CBR
BayouMickey ~ Nov 19-28 POR
cindiloveswalt ~ Nov 19-28 SSR
mousescrapper ~ Nov 19-28 POP/BLT
Marshay ~ Nov 20-24 SSR
Blocata ~ Nov 20-24 POP
NOLAdisneymom ~ Nov 20-25 CBR
eyor44 ~ Nov 20-26 BLT
Red81301 ~ Nov 20-27 POFQ
txmommy34 ~ Nov 20-27 ASMu
Px4 ~ Nov 20-27 YC
EliPat ~ Nov 20-27 POP
CelebratingMagic ~ Nov 20-27 ?
eah7 ~ Nov 20-27 YC
pattiteach ~ Nov 20-27 Westgate Resort
Caitsmama ~ Nov 20-28 POP
MickeyMomOfThree ~ Nov 20-29 ASSp
BBG-BLT ~ Nov 20-30 BLT
adaygaby ~ Nov 21-26 ASSp
philly241 ~ Nov 21-27 BLT
Mindy5767 ~ Nov 21-27 SSR/POP
PrincessDez ~ Nov 21-27 BLT
jpluvsdis ~ Nov 21-28 GF
tatorswife ~ Nov 21-28 CSR
emacek ~ Nov 22-24 SSR
Irishgrl6975 ~ Nov 23-27 WL
Lcaemom ~ Nov 23-Dec 1 WL
Jillinwonderland ~ Nov 24-28 POP/YC
falcon ~ Nov 24-30 OKW
crzy4my2 ~ Nov 24-Dec 2 CBR
mannpeg729 ~ Nov 25-28 AKL
Cynthiagalye01 ~ Nov 25-Dec 3 POR
BLGuterl ~ Nov 26-30 CBR
SydandPaige'sMom ~ Nov 26-Dec 3 POP
NC State ~ Nov 26-Dec 4 ASMu
Tori0681 ~ Nov 27-Dec 1 POP
niccowboys ~ Nov 27-Dec 2 CSR
KSBelle ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 WL
Skweesha ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 OKW
labdogs41 ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 ?
alexensmom ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 WL
disney pro ~ Nov 27-Dec 4 BC
rekenna ~ Nov 27-Dec 4 POR
valsinnj ~ Nov 27-Dec 5 CSR
Mickey Mom ~ Nov 27-Dec 7 POR
jrasmom ~ Nov 28-Dec 2 POP
SAGE ~ Nov 28-Dec 2 SSR
Kimberly Hill ~ Nov 28-Dec 3 ?
momof2cutegirls ~ Nov 28-Dec 4 BWV
grandall ~ Nov 28-Dec 4 WL
MamaJessie ~ Nov 28-Dec 4 POR
Denise M ~ Nov 28-Dec 5 Poly
texasteacher35 ~ Nov 28-Dec 5 ?
Scrappychar ~ Nov 28-Dec 8 ?
SlightlyGoofy ~ Nov 28-Dec 12 ASSp
tinkerbell48 ~ Nov 28-? CBR
bullet3600 ~ Nov 29-Dec 4 CSR
Nichol&Becker ~ Nov 29-Dec 7 FWC
mickey2minnie1 ~ Nov 30-Dec 5 Poly
RJO ~ Nov 30-Dec 6 CSR
TiggerFan3590 ~ Nov 30-Dec 7 BC
Tinker Tam ~ Nov 30-Dec 8 POP
Susiesnowflake ~ Nov 30-Dec 9 ?
TruBlu ~ December

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Let's see where everyone is eating. . . ADR's!! :mickeybar


mom2em1214 ~
Oct 31 Chef Mickey's breakfast
Nov 1 50s Prime Time Cafe
Nov 2 Cinderella's Royal Table breakfast / San Angel
Nov 3 Garden Grill
Nov 4 Mama Melrose
Nov 5 Narcossee's

TheBunnymooners ~
1900 Park Fare
Boma
Donald's Safari Breakfast
50's Primetime Cafe
Sand Trap Grill
Rose and Crown Pub
Trail's End Buffet
Rainforest Cafe
Citrico's
Spirit of Aloha
Teppan Edo
Fulton's Crab House
Cinderella's Royal Table
Cap'n Jack's
Victoria and Albert's
Mama Melrose

Cee ~
11/2 Jiko
11/3 Le Cellier lunch
11/4 Boma breakfast
11/5 Flying Fish Cafe
11/6 Artiste Point

CrazyaboutGoofy ~
11/2 - Hollywood & Vine (dinner)
11/3 - Crystal Palace (breakfast)
11/4 - Teppan Edo (dinner)
11/5 - 1900 Park Fare (dinner)
11/6 - Donald's Safari Breakfast
11/7 - Ohana's (dinner)
11/8 - Le Cellier

mollybug2 ~
11/4 12:05pm Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
11/5 8:10am Cinderella's Royal Table
11/6 9:15am Tusker House

DisneyboundinDec ~
Fri 5:30 Ohana
Sat 4:45 Yak & Yeti
Sun 5:15 CRT
Mon 5:45 San Angel
Tue breakfast Kona 8:30 / Dinner 5:30 California Grill
Wed 12:20 Sci-Fi
Thur 5:30 Chefs de France
Fri Tony's at 5:30 or Kona @ 6:00

MAGGIED ~
11/6 Grand Floridian Cafe 6:30pm
11/7 Mama Melrose Dinner 4:20pm
11/8 Illuminations International Dinner and Dessert party 7:30pm
11/9 1900 Park Fare 5:55pm
11/10 Lecellier 4:50pm
11/11 Grand Floridian Tea 2:00pm
11/11 Tony's Town Square 6:20pm

Momof2Disneyboys ~
T-Rex
Sci-Fi Dine In
San Angel Inn
Cape May
Kona Cafe
Crystal Palace
Big River Grille

tydad ~
Nov 7 WCC
Nov 8 Boma
Nov 9 Tusker House
Nov 10 LeCellier
Nov 11 Mama Melrose Fantasmic
Nov 12 Ohana

lizzyb5280 ~
11/7 6:30pm Akershus
11/8 12:30pm H&V
11/9 8:05am CRT
11/9 7:10pm Chef Mickey
11/11 4:25pm LTT
11/12 9:30am Donald's Safari
11/13 9:20am Crystal Palace

vllygrrl ~
11/7 - Brown Derby
11/8 - Ohana breakfast / Flying Fish dinner
11/9 - Boma breakfast / Yachtsman steakhouse dinner
11/10 - Yak & Yeti lunch / Artist Point dinner
11/11 - Anniversary! Akershus breakfast / Narcoossee's dinner / MVMCP
11/12 - Marrakesh lunch / California Grill dinner
11/13 - Tusker House lunch / Jiko dinner
11/14 - Boma breakfast

VikingInMouseEars ~
Trails End
Rainforest Cafe
1900 Park Fair
Liberty Tree Tavern
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Chef Mickeys
Ohana
Cape May
50s Primetime
Sci-FI Diner
Chefs De France

Trackey79 ~
1900 Park Fare
Askerhus
Crystal Palace
Garden Grill
Chef Mickey
Cinderella's Castle

magpomom ~
11/8 Lunch at CRT
11/12 Breakfast at Tusker House

Lisa 0602 ~
Le Cellier
San Angel
Ohana
Crystal Palace
Sci Fi
Tonys

Deesknee ~
Tonys
mama melrose
chef Mickeys
Crystal palace
Rose & Crown
Whispering Canyon

WAHkomom ~
Chef Mickey's (6:30 pm)
Teppan Edo (6:30 pm)
Mama Melrose's (5:25 pm)
California Grill (7:35 pm)
Supercalifragilistic breakfast (9:00 am)

sjs314 ~
Nov 8 Sanaa 12:40pm / LTT 7:30pm-DH & Myself / HDDR 9:30pm-DS & Ddil
Nov 9 Le Cellier 1:30pm / Rose & Crown 7:25pm
Nov 10 Biergarten 1:45pm / Via Napoli 9:30pm
Nov 11 Boma's 8:45am / 50's PT 2:30pm / Boma's 9:25pm
Nov 12 Crystal Palace 9:20am / T-Rex 8:15pm
Nov 13 Boma's 8:15am

diamondpixienc ~
Crystal Palace
CRT
Teppan Edo
LeCellier
Ohana
Chef Mickey
Whispering Canyon

ollyg ~
11-9 Chef Mickey 5:05 pm
11-10 Ohana 7:30 am / Dessert Party 7:00 pm
11-11 Akershus 9:30 am / Hollywood and Vine 4:30pm
11-12 La Cellier 5:10 pm
11-13 Tuskerhouse 8:20 am / Ohana 7:10 pm
11-14 Park Fare 4:40 pm
11-15 Hollywood and Vine 8:15 am
11-16 Park Fare 8:05 am

RobinHood Girl ~
Nov 10 Grand Floridian Cafe - 6:30pm
Nov 11 Tusker House - 9am / Yak and Yeti - 2:30pm
Nov 12 Le Cellier - 6:40pm
Nov 13 Tony's Town Square - 1pm / 'Ohana - 6:10pm
Nov 14 50's Prime Time Cafe - 12:55pm / Yachtsman Steakhouse - 8pm
Nov 15 Kona - 8:30am / Rose & Crown - 1:30pm

gaugerla ~
Crystal Palace Lunch
Chef Mickey's Breakfast
Le Cellier Dinner
Raglan Road Dinner

Huppug ~
50's Prime Time
Crystal Palace
Sci-Fi
Kona's
Grand Florian Cafe
Yachtmans Steakhouse
Tony's
T-Rex
Trail's End
Rose & Crown
Whispering Canyon

scrappinmom ~
11/13 Princess Storybook 8:25am
11/14 Crystal Palace 8:15
11/15 50's Prime Time 4:30
11/16 O'hana 9am
11/17 Chef Mickey 10:30

Rootskate ~
Jiko
Tutto Italia
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Chef Mickey's
California Grill
Le Cellier

ethansmommy ~
13th Yak & Yeti
14th WCC
15th Le Cellier
16th Kona
17th Sci Fi
18th Tutto
19th Kona

Evette ~
Nov 13 Whispering Canyon 6:35pm
Nov 14 1900 Park Fare 7:00pm
Nov 15 Teppan Edo 6:00pm
Nov 16 Liberty Tree Tavern 4:30pm
Nov 17 Le Cellier 7:00pm
Nov 18 Coral Reef 7:00pm
Nov 19 Biergarten 6:30pm

walkdmc ~
Nov 13 Lunch San Angel Inn
Nov 14 BF Kouzzina
Nov 15 Lunch Le Cellier
Nov 16 BF Crystal Palace 8:05am
Nov 17 BF Boma
Nov 18 Dinner Ohana
Nov 19 50's PT

dolphindan1 ~
Nov 13th Chek Mickeys 6:30pm
Nov 14th Donalds Breakfast 8am / Hoop Dee DOO 7:15
Nov 15th Princess Breakfast 8am
Nov 16th Crystal Palace 8am
Nov 19th 50's Primetime Cafe 11:30am
Nov 21st Chef Mickeys 10am

DisneyMommy3 ~
Le Cellier
Rose & Crown
Garden Grill
Nine Dragons
50s Prime Time
The Plaza
Captains Grill

DisneyFam09 ~
Cinderella's Royal Table dinner
1900 Park Fare dinner
Chefs de France lunch

PEANUT1 ~
Kona
Princess Storybook dining Norway
Le Cellier
Cali Grille
San Angel
Tusker House
Cape May Cafe breakfast
T-Rex

summerlady ~
Sci-Fi dinner
Biergarten lunch
1900 Park Fare breakfast
Rose & Crown dinner
Liberty Tree Tavern dinner

Lindsaygirl27 ~
15th Jiko 6:50pm
16th Le Cellier 12:15 / Citricos 6:00pm
17th Yak and Yeti 12:00pm / Yatchsman 7:00 pm
18th Liberty Tree Tavern 12:00pm / Artist Point 7:00pm
19th Boma 8:00am / Chefs de france 7:00pm
20th 50's Prime time cafe 11:45am / California Grill 7:35pm
21st Boma 7:40pm / Jiko 7:30 pm

CajunMomof3 ~
11/15 D- Sci-FI
11/16 B- Tusker House / L- Yak & Yeti / D- Shutters
11/17 B- Chef Mickey's / L- Coral Reef / D- Beirgarten
11/18 B- Captain's Grille / L- Mama Melrose's/ D- Backyard BBQ
11/19 B- Kona / L- Tony's / D- Olivia's
11/20 B- Akerhaus / L- Le Cellier / D- Ohana
11/21 B- 1900 Park Fare

FarmerSue ~
Nov 16 9:05AM Cinderella's Royal Table / 1:05 PM Tony's Town Square
Nov 17 8:20 AM Princess Storybook Dining / 2:00PM Rose and Crown Pub / 7:05PM Garden Grill
Nov 18 7:00 AM Sunrise Safari / 1:00 PM 50's Prime Time Cafe / 6:00PM Sci-Fi Dine-In
Nov 19 8:10 AM Tusker House / 12:00PM Yak & Yeti Restaurant / 6:25PM Whispering Canyon Cafe
Nov 20 8:30AM Boma

rock*mom ~
11/17 dinner @ 1900 Park Fare
11/18 dinner @ Kona Cafe
11/19 lunch @LeCellier
11/21 breakfast @1900 Park Fare
11/22 dinner Flying fish cafe
11/23 dinner @ Cap'n Jack's

rmonty02 ~
11/20 Sanna
11/22 LTT
11/25 Biegarten

pirateofthecarolinas ~
11/18 San Angel Inn 4:30
11/19 HDDR 7:15
11/20 Biergarten 6:30
11/21 Yak & Yeti 11:30 / Narcossee's 6:30
11/22 1900 Park Fare 8:05
11/23 Citricos 6:00
11/24 1900 Park Fare 5:35
11/25 LTT 11:25 / Garden View Tea Room 4:00

rkrushing4 ~
Nov 18 1900 Park Fare
Nov 19 Le Cellier
Nov 20 Crystal Palace / Wishes Dessert Party
Nov 22 Sci Fi
Nov 23 Biergarten
Nov 24 Whispering Canyon
Nov 25 Cape May Cafe
Nov 26 Keys the Kingdom Tour

weHEARTmickey ~
Thur 11/18 Kona Cafe (supper)
Fri 11/19 O’hana’s with Lilo & Stitch (breakfast)
Sat 11/20 Le Cellier (supper)
Sun 11/21 Tusker House w/ Donald (breakfast)
Mon 11/22 Chef De France-Remy experience (early supper)
Tues 11/23 Crystal Palace (early breakfast!)
Wed 11/24 Kouzzina (supper)
Thur Thanksgiving, 11/25, Wolfgang Puck's Grand Cafe (late lunch)
Thur Thanksgiving, 11/25, Fulton's Crab House (late supper)
Fri 11/26- Hoop Dee Doo (Cat.1, 5pm) then depart WDW

derrickmom ~
19th MVMCP
20th Chef Mickeys
21st Mama Melrose Fantasmic
22nd Narcossess
23rd Boma
24th Crystal Palace / BBB / CRT / Backstage tour
25th Liberty Tree / LeCellier
26th 1900 Park Fare

stmize ~
11-19 WCC 6:35 PM
11-20 CAPE MAY 8:00 AM
11-21 HDDR 5:00 PM
11-22 OHANA'S 8:00 AM
11-22 50'S PTC 7:00 PM
11-23 TRAIL'S END 8:00 AM
11-24 1900 PF 8:00 AM
11-25 CAPTAIN'S GRILL
11-26 DONALD'S SAFARI 8:00 AM

cindiloveswalt ~
LTT
Chef Mickey's
50's Prime Time

NOLAdisneymom ~
Chef Mickey's breakfast
Ohana dinner
Sci-Fi llunch
Coral Reef lunch
Rainforest Cafe
Chefs de France dinner

princessmom29 ~
Nov 20 - BBB / Tonys dinner
Nov 21- Norway princess meal
Nov 22 - Via Napoli dinner
Nov 23 - Brown Derby Dinner
Nov 24 - Plaza Dinner
Nov 25 - Sci-Fi lunch
Nov 26 - Marrakesh lunch / Pirates and Pals Cruise

Px4 ~
Nov 20 Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse (9pm)
Nov 21 Breakfast at Ohana (8:05am) / Dinner at Narcoossee (5pm)
Nov 22 Breakfast at Tusker House (8:30am) / Dinner at Jiko (7:30pm)
Nov 23 Breakfast at Akershus Princess (10:55am) / Dinner at LeCellier (7:05pm)
Nov 24 Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (8:30am) / Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe (4:30pm)
Nov 25 Breakfast at Cape May (8am) / Dinner at Whispering Canyon (4pm)
Nov 26 Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (8:00am) / Dinner at Coral Reef (CP) (5:10pm)
Nov 27 Breakfast at Crystal Palace (8:25am) / Dinner at Ohana (4:55pm)

jillyb ~
11/20 Rose & Crown - 5:30
11/21 Tusker House - 10:20 / Yak & Yeti - 5:30
11/22 Le Cellier - 11:35 / Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - 5:05
11/23 Kona - 8:00 / WCC - 5:45
11/24 Sci-Fi - 1:35 / Brown Derby - 7:15
11/25 Boma - 10:15 / Ohana - 6:45
11/26 The Plaza Restaurant - 1:00 / Liberty Tree Tavern - 6:45
11/27 Coral Reef - 1:20

CelebratingMagic ~
Raglan Road
Sci-Fi Drive-in Theater
Fantasia Dinner Package
Crystal Palace
The Plaza
Narcoossee’s
Teppan Edo
Tusker House
Yak and Yeti
Hoop De Doo
Boma
Le Cellier
Restaurant Marrakesh

mousescrapper ~
11-20 CRT 11:50 am
11-21 Cali Grill 7:45 pm
11-22 HDDR 5:00 pm
11-23 1900 PF 8:00 am
11-24 Tutto Italia 11:30 am
11-25 Chef Mickey's 9:30 am / WCC 4:50 pm

Caitsmama ~
HDDR for Thanksgiving
Ohana's for breakfast
Sci-Fi
Cape May buffet for dinner
Chef Mickey's
Whispering Canyon Cafe

eah7 ~
11/21 Hollywood and Vine
11/22 Kona breakfast / Big River Grille dinner
11/23 Captain's Grille breakfast
11/23 Narcooses
11/24 Crystal Palace breakfast / Italia dinner
11/25 Sci-Fi lunch / Cape May or Yachtsman
11/26 Cape May breakfast / Yachtsman Steakhouse

falcon ~
Cape May Cafe
Whispering Canyon Cafe
The Plaza Restaurant
Garden Grille
Ohana
Kona

teslaaunt ~
11/21 Whispering Canyon 6:05 pm
11/22 Coral Reef 7:35 pm
11/24 Artist Point 5:35 pm
11/25 50's Prime Time Cafe 6:55 pm
11/26 Tutta Italia 7:25 pm

jpluvsdis ~
11/21 dinner at Mama Melrose
11/22 b-fast Chef Mickey / dinner Raglan Road
11/23 b-fast Tusker house / dinner 1900 Park Fare
11/24 b-fast Akershus / dinner Hoop de Doo
11/25 dinner Biergarten
11/26 dinner Crystal Palace
11/27 dinner Le Cellier

tatorswife~
11/21 HOB dinner 6pm
11/22 50's PT Cafe dinner 8:20
11/23 1900 PF brkfast 9:15am / Narcoossee's dinner 8:35pm
11/24 Tusker House brkfast 10am / Tusker Lunch(to get Nemo tickets) 1:20
11/25 LTT 7:15
11/26 Ohana Brkfast 7:45am / Rose and Crown lunch 12:20pm/ Yachtsman dinner 6:45pm
11/27 CP brkfast 8:30am

PrincessDez ~
11/22 50's Primetime 5:45pm
11/24 Kona Cafe 9:15am / Teppan Edo 6:30pm
11/25 Le Cellier 5:20pm
11/26 Cinderella's Royal Table 9:00am / Kona Cafe 6:30pm
11/27 Whispering Canyon

Jillinwonderland ~
Nov 24 Cape May Cafe dinner
Nov 25 Le Chef de France dinner
Nov 26 Garden View Tea Room
Nov 27 The Wave dinner
Nov 28 1900 park fare breakfast

crzy4my2 ~
Tusker house
Akershus
Tony's Town square
T-Rex
Liberty Tree Tavern
Shutters
Sci-fi dine in theater
Le Cellier
Chef Mickey's

alexensmom ~
11/27 LeCellier 4:25pm
11/28 CP 11:35am
11/29 Via Napoli 4:30pm
11/30 Kona 10:30am
12/1 Le Cellier 4:20pm
12/2 Tusker House 11:30am
12/3 WCC 10:00am

Tori0681 ~
11/28 - Sci-fi Dine in 8:35pm
11/29 - Chef Mickey's 9:10am
11/30 - Le Cellier 6:15pm

KSBelle ~
11/28 Tusker House Breakfast 8:30am / Boma Dinner 5:05pm
11/29 Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast 8:00am / Garden Grill
11/30 Kona Cafe Breakfast 8:30am / Crystal Palace Dinner 5:00pm
12/1 Via Napoli Dinner ???? hope to make when available
12/2 Nine Dragon's Dinner 6:00pm
12/3 Trails End Breakfast 8:30am

Skweesha ~
Mama Melrose
Donalds Safari
Coral Reef
Ohana
California Grill
T-Rex

rekenna ~
Coral Reef
Garden Grill
San Angel Inn
1900 Park Fare
'Ohana
Kona Cafe
T-REX
Le Cellier
Les Chefs de France
Tusker House
Boatwright's

grandall ~
11/29 Ohana's 10:15 am
12/1 Boma 6pm
12/2 Tusker House 8:15 am / 1900 Park Fare 6pm
12/3 Whispering Canyon 9:30 am / T-Rex 1pm

bullet3600 ~
11/29 Boma Dinner
11/30 Chef Mickey's Breakfast / Coral reef Dinner
12/1 Hollywood & Vine Dinner
12/2 Maya Grill Dinner
12/2 Mickey's Christmas Party
12/3 Kona Cafe Dinner
12/4 Crystal Palace Breakfast

Tiggerfan3590 ~
Nov 30- 6:30 PM Cape May Café-
Dec 1- 4:00 PM Candlelight Dining Package Le Cellier dinner
Dec 2-11:00 AM Chef Mickey’s / MVMCP /7:00 PM Fireworks Dessert Party.
Dec 4-12:00 PM Chefs de France / 7:15 PM Hoop De Doo Revue
Dec 5-6:30 PM Teppan Edo
Dec 6-7:15 PM-‘Ohana’s


The November 2010 ADR cancellation thread ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2457313

[Momof2Disneyboys]

November Park Hours!

From the WDW site:

MK ~ http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/calendar/?showMonth=november2010
Epcot ~ http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/calendar/?showMonth=november2010
DHS ~ http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/calendar/?showMonth=november2010
AK ~ http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/calendar/?showMonth=november2010



MAGIC KINGDOM:

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM


EPCOT:

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM


DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS:

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM


ANIMAL KINGDOM:

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Special events in November:

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
SELECT NIGHTS 9/14–11/1/10

Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
10/1–11/14/10

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
SELECT NIGHTS 11/8–12/19/10

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
11/8/10–1/4/11

Holidays Around the World at Epcot®
11/26–12/30/10

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MK):
2010 party dates and times:

November 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, and 30;
December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19

7PM-Midnight

Prices for the party are as follows (all prices listed include tax):
Advance Purchase: $57.46 for adults 10 and older / $51.07 for ages 3-9 (Not available December 7, 10, 12, 17 or 19)
Passholder and DVC Member Discounts: $53.20 / $46.81 (Not available December 7, 10 through 19)
Day of Event (if still available): $63.85 /$57.46

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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - October 1 through November 14, 2010:

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns this year to the 2010 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The concerts, which are included with Epcot admission, will be at the America Gardens Theatre nightly at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. This year's schedule (subject to change) includes:

10/1-10/3: Taylor Dayne, "Tell It to My Heart"

10/4-10/5: Kool & The Gang, "Celebration"

10/6-10/8: Sugar Ray, "Fly"

10/9-10/10: Taylor Hicks, "Do I Make You Proud "

10/11-10/12: Air Supply, "Lost in Love"

10/13-10/15: Sister Hazel, "All For You"

10/16-10/17: Howard Jones, "No One Is To Blame"

10/18-10/19: Expose, "Seasons Change"

10/20-10/21: 38 Special, "Hold on Loosely "

10/22-10/24: Night Ranger, "Sister Christian"

10/25-10/27: Billy Ocean, "Caribbean Queen"

10/28-10/31: Starship starring Mickey Thomas, "We Built This City"

11/1-11/3: Boyz II Men, "End of the Road"

11/4-11/5: Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp, "Give A Little Bit"

11/6-11/7: Jon Secada, "Just Another Day"

11/8-11/9: Hanson, "MMMBop"

11/10-11/11: Rick Springfield, "Jessie’s Girl"

11/12-11/14: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Go Daddy-O"

[Momof2Disneyboys]

November Rehabs and Closures:

MK:

Construction for the Fantasyland expansion has begun, necessitating the closing of several existing Magic Kingdom areas. Pooh's Playful Spot playground, Ariel's Grotto Character meet-and-greet and Scuttle's Landing have closed. Pooh and Tigger will appear in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. Enchanted Grove will now be open in Fantasyland for Extra Magic Hour mornings offering coffee and muffins. The Fantasyland pretzel cart will be located near Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Frozen Coca-Cola products will continue to be available at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland.

Mad Tea Party will be closed for refurbishment September 26 - November 10, 2010

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Closed for Refurbishment October 25 - November 14, 2010

Epcot:

DHS:
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream - Closed for refurbishment August 16 - November 2, 2010
Star Tours - Closed for refurbishment

AK:

Typhoon Lagoon will be closed for its yearly refurbishment October 31 - January 8, 2010.

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey Shelly~
I am here!!! Can't wait to get all this info goin~ wooo hooo! I get to be first!!! LOL!!

[sjs314]

Hey Shelly,
I am here, names Sheila will be visiting with DH,DS and Ddil. Our first time ever in November but from everything I have read it seems like the perfect time to be going. First time for F & W Festival in Epcot and if the Christmas decorations are up and MVMCP and Osborne Lights are going while we are there , will be more firsts for us.:banana:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey Shelly,
I am here, names Sheila will be visiting with DH,DS and Ddil. Our first time ever in November but from everything I have read it seems like the perfect time to be going. First time for F & W Festival in Epcot and if the Christmas decorations are up and MVMCP and Osborne Lights are going while we are there , will be more firsts for us.:banana:


what days are you going? I think Osborne lights and such begin on the 10th..we'll have to check on that for you!!

[sjs314]

We are going Nov 8 -13 and last year I know MVMCP and Osborne Lights both started that week, just worried that they might start the following week since F & W is ending later this year :scared1:,

[Momof2Disneyboys]

:welcome: Shawna and Sheila!!

Last year the Osborne Lights and the Castle Lights started on the 10th. I don't think they have released the dates yet this year. . . Hoping it is around that same time! :wizard:

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is going on until the 14th this year.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We are going Nov 8 -13 and last year I know MVMCP and Osborne Lights both started that week, just worried that they might start the following week since F & W is ending later this year :scared1:,


Oh I never thought of that!! :eek: I did see that the F&W festival goes a week later this year than last. . . I sure hope that doesn't affect the Lights. . .

Of course last year we booked the second week in Nov not even expecting the lights/decorations to be going on yet since the previous year they didn't start until Thanksgiving. So it was an added bonus to our trip! :goodvibes

[txmommy34]

We're going November 20-27, staying in All Star Music Family Suite. Group includes me, DH, DD6, DS3, and DSis. Can't wait for park hours and to make ADRs! :cool1: :woohoo:

[MODisneyfan]

:welcome: Shawna and Sheila!!

Last year the Osborne Lights and the Castle Lights started on the 10th. I don't think they have released the dates yet this year. . . Hoping it is around that same time! :wizard:

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is going on until the 14th this year.

You have no idea how excited! I LOVE F&W!!! I miss it.. I come in on the 12th so I guess I am going to have to make a run to Epcot the 13th or 14th!! WOO HOO! !

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We're going November 20-27, staying in All Star Music Family Suite. Group includes me, DH, DD6, DS3, and DSis. Can't wait for park hours and to make ADRs! :cool1: :woohoo:

You have no idea how excited! I LOVE F&W!!! I miss it.. I come in on the 12th so I guess I am going to have to make a run to Epcot the 13th or 14th!! WOO HOO! !

WELCOME to both of you!! :goodvibes I am so very excited too! :yay: YAY for MAY getting here so we can get our park hours & make our ADR's!!

[WAHkoMom]

Hello everyone! My name is Lori and I'll be arriving with my DH, DD and DS at BWV on Sunday 11/7 and we are VERY excited! We haven't been to WDW since 2007 because we used our DVC points to go on the Disney Magic in April 2009 (used 3 years worth of points! I don't recommend that, btw!).

My husband and I are celebrating our 15th anniversary during our vacation (11/11) so I know I'm making an ADR for California Grill! Still working on the rest.

Looking forward to getting to know the rest of the November crew!

Shelly - Since we're both staying at the Boardwalk, I'm sure we'll see each other by the pool! My son is 10 and loves to swim.

[MODisneyfan]

Hello everyone! My name is Lori and I'll be arriving with my DH, DD and DS at BWV on Sunday 11/7 and we are VERY excited! We haven't been to WDW since 2007 because we used our DVC points to go on the Disney Magic in April 2009 (used 3 years worth of points! I don't recommend that, btw!).

My husband and I are celebrating our 15th anniversary during our vacation (11/11) so I know I'm making an ADR for California Grill! Still working on the rest.

Looking forward to getting to know the rest of the November crew!

Shelly - Since we're both staying at the Boardwalk, I'm sure we'll see each other by the pool! My son is 10 and loves to swim.

WOO HOO!! Glad that you are able to go back but I bet the magic was ALOT of fun. I went on the Wonder in 2008 and want to go back!!

[BreezysMom]

Count us in! :yay:

We are going 11/10-17 and staying at the Poly.

We are looking forward to catching the end of F&W and a MVMCP :santa: The Osbourne lights would be a excellent bonus.

As far as dining, we each get to pick our personal favorite and then we will go from there. I am hoping to try some new places this trip.

Happy planning everyone :wizard:

[Disney Mommy 3]

We're going November 20-27, staying in All Star Music Family Suite. Group includes me, DH, DD6, DS3, and DSis. Can't wait for park hours and to make ADRs! :cool1: :woohoo:

Just wanted to say hey to another Texas girl!!! I am about 5 hours south of you!!!!

[MODisneyfan]

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!! November is not going to get here fast enough!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hello everyone! My name is Lori and I'll be arriving with my DH, DD and DS at BWV on Sunday 11/7 and we are VERY excited! We haven't been to WDW since 2007 because we used our DVC points to go on the Disney Magic in April 2009 (used 3 years worth of points! I don't recommend that, btw!).

My husband and I are celebrating our 15th anniversary during our vacation (11/11) so I know I'm making an ADR for California Grill! Still working on the rest.

Looking forward to getting to know the rest of the November crew!

Shelly - Since we're both staying at the Boardwalk, I'm sure we'll see each other by the pool! My son is 10 and loves to swim.

Sounds like a fantastic trip! :goodvibes

Have you stayed at the BWV before? This will be our first time at BWI and we are very excited!! :cool1: And yes, we will definitely see you at the pool! :thumbsup2 My boys can hardly wait to go down that slide!
Count us in! :yay:

We are going 11/10-17 and staying at the Poly.

We are looking forward to catching the end of F&W and a MVMCP :santa: The Osbourne lights would be a excellent bonus.

As far as dining, we each get to pick our personal favorite and then we will go from there. I am hoping to try some new places this trip.

Happy planning everyone :wizard:

:welcome:

We do that too - we each get to pick a favorite TS and then we try to add in a couple of new ones.
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!! November is not going to get here fast enough!

You've got that right! Come on November!!:hourglass :yay:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Shelly..we did decide on the BC!!!! I am sooo excited! it's my favorite!! Loooove walking home form Epcot at night!!! So..we should be over there in time to say Hey to ya'll before you head out!!!!!!!:yay:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Shelly..we did decide on the BC!!!! I am sooo excited! it's my favorite!! Loooove walking home form Epcot at night!!! So..we should be over there in time to say Hey to ya'll before you head out!!!!!!!:yay:

Great!! :goodvibes That should make a meet up on our departure day and your arrival day easy! :cool1: Can't wait!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Ooohhh look at my ticker ~ It starts with 6 months!!! :cool1::woohoo::laughing:

[Disney Mommy 3]

oohhhh....6 months is good!! so...your ADR day is May 10? That's my ds10s birthday!! I guess that puts me at May 15th? I can't get up on his bday and devote it to Disney!!! Ha!!! At least I get a few extra days...but I am sure I will be planned and ready long before then! I am so giddy!!! I made my ticker so that of course makes it official!!!!!! I have got stuff to do today, but I can't get off the boards!! I really am gonna make the kids do some research on the countries they like best at Epcot this summer--- I always keep them reading while schools out...this is gonna be fun!! DD is old enough to really understand it this summer---really learn about each place. I think that is gonna make the WS more fun for her....
How many of you are planning on doing Fantasmic? I am thinking if the crowds are as low as we expect we can skip the package....

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Yep, my ADR day in May 10! :goodvibes

I think we will only plan on doing Fantasmic if the Osborne Lights aren't showing yet. But no, I don't think a Fantasmic package is necessary this time of year.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Two November closures so far. . . :sad:

Both in DHS:
Sounds Dangerous
Star Tours

[ethansmommy]

Two November closures so far. . . :sad:

Both in DHS:
Sounds Dangerous
Star Tours

Oh no!! My son loved Star Tours last year. He is going to be dissapointed.:mad:

[sjs314]

Yep, my ADR day in May 10! :goodvibes

I think we will only plan on doing Fantasmic if the Osborne Lights aren't showing yet. But no, I don't think a Fantasmic package is necessary this time of year.

Now that I think about it might not need to do the Fantasmic Dinner Package afterall if the crowds are low, I am not thrilled at the choices to eat, but I do want to see the show since I missed it last trip, but then if the Osborne Lights are showing , Hmmmm I was only planning on one night at DHS I know I read a TR on here and the writer went to the Osborne Lights while Fantasmic was going on I think :confused3
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions :rotfl:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Oh no!! My son loved Star Tours last year. He is going to be dissapointed.:mad:

I know, my boys are disappointed too. . . But very excited that it will be back bigger & better than ever and in 3-D in 2011!! :darth:

[dolphindan1]

we will be there the full week before thanksgiving....:thumbsup2

[ksueboo]

We will be heading to "Mickey Mouse House" as my three year says Nov. 5-12! Hooray! It is me, my DH, DS (12), DS (9), DD (9), and DD (3). We keep telling her that we cant go to see Micky until she is 4, which is Sep 28. We'll have to have a big countdown poster or something to occupy her time between then and Nov 5! We are trying something new this time and staying at Windsor Hills. I know...I know...it's like I'm cheating on Disney! :laughing:
We are planning to do several restaurants that we have never tried. 1900 Park Fare Bfast, HDDR, Princess Norway Bfast or Lunch and possibly Liberty Tree!

[disneysuncat]

We've changed our dates (and hotel). Now it's 10/28-11/8 POFQ.

[MODisneyfan]

Is it jjust me or is April going fast so far!

[ramsfootball92]

Just made our 11/7 - 11/10 reservation this morning for our first mother/daughter trip. This will be her Christmas gift and I had it all planned out....I MK view at BLT or at least a lake view :lmao: or BCV since we had not stayed at either location. I have always wanted to stay at CR since my first trip in 1981. Anywho, she has different ideas. OKW for my girl. Apparently she is a bit nostalgic herself. This is the resort that we stayed on our first vacation. How could I say no to that?

[Disney Mommy 3]

we will be there the full week before thanksgiving....:thumbsup2

glad you came over!! And I just gotta ask you...I wonder every time I see your posts...who is in your Avatar?!!!

[Disney Mommy 3]

Is it jjust me or is April going fast so far!

YES!!! It is!! This is always a busy month for me, so it usually is quicker! We have my dd's birthday, our anniversary, we are finishing our school year and this year my hubby and 14 yo son are headed to NYC!!!!!!! So.... I have tons to do!! Plus now I have to have my trip sketched out (even if it's just in my head) so when that ADR day rolls around I know exactly what I want!! I have been excited alllll day since I put up a new ticker!!

[Disney Mommy 3]

Ok boys and girls...any of you do TGM? I did it last year and compared it to Touring Plans....they only had a few variances.....any of you gonna use it for this Nov or are you just gonna make plans according to shows/fireworks and hope for the best crowd wise.....which we allllll hope is nil!!!

[BreezysMom]

Ok boys and girls...any of you do TGM? I did it last year and compared it to Touring Plans....they only had a few variances.....any of you gonna use it for this Nov or are you just gonna make plans according to shows/fireworks and hope for the best crowd wise.....which we allllll hope is nil!!!

I used it our last trip which was late Oct/early Nov last year. I was happy with the advice for the most part. We are not huge pre-planners. If I presented DH with a park touring plan he would commit me.:rolleyes1 But he liked reading TGMs least crowded charts in the evening before we hit the sheets and it helped us to narrow down our plans for the next day.

We went against his advice one night and went to Epcot and it was a huge mistake. Live and learn.:rolleyes: I have resigned up for our next trip but like you, I am hoping for low crowds.

I am looking forward for the hours to come out and get my ADRs together. Then it will be time to enjoy the summer and before you know it, we will be on our way:thumbsup2

[alexensmom]

We're in Nov 21-27 at WL :banana:. Cant wrap my head around ADR because of DS and what the best schedule would be for him. I gotta get goin' though :rolleyes:

Debating on TGM. Wondering if its worth the little extra or if I can find that info here. Not that I dont want something else to feed my planning addiction :laughing:, but that $ would come out of souvenir budget.

[sjs314]

Ok boys and girls...any of you do TGM? I did it last year and compared it to Touring Plans....they only had a few variances.....any of you gonna use it for this Nov or are you just gonna make plans according to shows/fireworks and hope for the best crowd wise.....which we allllll hope is nil!!!

Have never used either, and wasn't planning on using them this trip either.

[dolphindan1]

We're in Nov 21-27 at WL :banana:. Cant wrap my head around ADR because of DS and what the best schedule would be for him. I gotta get goin' though :rolleyes:

Debating on TGM. Wondering if its worth the little extra or if I can find that info here. Not that I dont want something else to feed my planning addiction :laughing:, but that $ would come out of souvenir budget.

TGM is well worth the price....we use it every year...his best day advice is well worth the price....Some of the stuff you can find anywhere but he gives advice and ideas that you cant find anywhere else...if you use for best days then you will be happy with spending the money...

If you decide to purchase do it now...his site is hard to navigate for a 1st timer but there is a huge amount of info...also he has a great forum there too

[alexensmom]

Thanks dolphindan1. I will definately have to get it now if there is a learning curve. Especially when DH doesnt share my obsession with planning ;). As you can see from my avatars, my DH is the computer geek, but I have no patience making my way through this electronic minefield :lmao:.

[Disney Mommy 3]

I will probably renew my sub. since I used it in Dec...i do love his suggested park days...i mean, we spend several thousand on these trips...so why not spend another $20 to make it even smoother!! I was just curious due to the projected low crowds...but its worth it I think~ so I am off to TGM!! ha!!

[dolphindan1]

glad you came over!! And I just gotta ask you...I wonder every time I see your posts...who is in your Avatar?!!!

LOL...Kellie Pickler....I put it up there cause I had some pics of her in my sig and the mods or someone on the AI thread didnt like them and I got in trouble...I need to change it

[dolphindan1]

Thanks dolphindan1. I will definately have to get it now if there is a learning curve. Especially when DH doesnt share my obsession with planning ;). As you can see from my avatars, my DH is the computer geek, but I have no patience making my way through this electronic minefield :lmao:.

A bit of a learning curve trying to figure out how to navigate the site...but if you take the time to look around and read there is alot of info...dont bother with his touring plans as they are a bit dated...Do read his advice on each attraction on how and when to see an attraction....he gives detailed summaries of each...I really like his advice...

also on hios best day advice he breaks each park each day into morning and evening...with a detailed reason as to why or why not...he will alsways have more than 1 park as a fav but read carefully because he will prefer one best park over another best park...he just doesnt want you to feel obligated to one park....thats why I prefer it to TP

For the record...I really like ridemax but only if you are going during a bust time like thanksgiving...I tried it last trip and did not need it at all...I didnt even need all my FPs I collected, except TSM...the rest are still on my dresser...

[dolphindan1]

I will probably renew my sub. since I used it in Dec...i do love his suggested park days...i mean, we spend several thousand on these trips...so why not spend another $20 to make it even smoother!! I was just curious due to the projected low crowds...but its worth it I think~ so I am off to TGM!! ha!!

Should be less go to his sight and get a renewel code...may take a couple of days but will save you a few bucks

[Disney Mommy 3]

I just went for my renewal code..it's pending their respone!!! Yay!! I would never have guessed that was Kelli Pickler..but now that you say it, I see it! Ha!!!! Yep...I like the way TGM breaks up his days...hope we dont need any advice this trip!!! Hee Hee...but I like to be prepared!!!

[MODisneyfan]

Just made our 11/7 - 11/10 reservation this morning for our first mother/daughter trip. This will be her Christmas gift and I had it all planned out....I MK view at BLT or at least a lake view :lmao: or BCV since we had not stayed at either location. I have always wanted to stay at CR since my first trip in 1981. Anywho, she has different ideas. OKW for my girl. Apparently she is a bit nostalgic herself. This is the resort that we stayed on our first vacation. How could I say no to that?

I LOVE mother/daughter trips.. I have some wonderful stories and memories from those road trips!

YES!!! It is!! This is always a busy month for me, so it usually is quicker! We have my dd's birthday, our anniversary, we are finishing our school year and this year my hubby and 14 yo son are headed to NYC!!!!!!! So.... I have tons to do!! Plus now I have to have my trip sketched out (even if it's just in my head) so when that ADR day rolls around I know exactly what I want!! I have been excited alllll day since I put up a new ticker!!

I have always wanted to go to NYC.. That was my other choice but going to WDW instead! Might be going to London for school so I can see musicals while I'm there..

Ok boys and girls...any of you do TGM? I did it last year and compared it to Touring Plans....they only had a few variances.....any of you gonna use it for this Nov or are you just gonna make plans according to shows/fireworks and hope for the best crowd wise.....which we allllll hope is nil!!!

What is TGM?

[Disney Mommy 3]

ha!! It's Tour Guide Mike...he has a website you pay a fee to join, then he tells you what parks to do each day based on crowd predictions...and how to tour each park .....what to wait for, when you should or shouldn't do FP...which shows to skip and when to go back... Some very neat info...lots of it so if you do it, you should give yourself time to read thru it all....I like his reasoning! Some people never plan and have great trips...others like me plan a lot...so we are always looking at planning sites!! LOL ....I don't plan to need it for Nov, but with F&W I wondered how he would navigate the parks on the weekends.....

[sjs314]

Doin' the 7 month dance ! :banana:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

we will be there the full week before thanksgiving....:thumbsup2

We will be heading to "Mickey Mouse House" as my three year says Nov. 5-12! Hooray! It is me, my DH, DS (12), DS (9), DD (9), and DD (3). We keep telling her that we cant go to see Micky until she is 4, which is Sep 28. We'll have to have a big countdown poster or something to occupy her time between then and Nov 5! We are trying something new this time and staying at Windsor Hills. I know...I know...it's like I'm cheating on Disney! :laughing:
We are planning to do several restaurants that we have never tried. 1900 Park Fare Bfast, HDDR, Princess Norway Bfast or Lunch and possibly Liberty Tree!

We've changed our dates (and hotel). Now it's 10/28-11/8 POFQ.

Just made our 11/7 - 11/10 reservation this morning for our first mother/daughter trip. This will be her Christmas gift and I had it all planned out....I MK view at BLT or at least a lake view :lmao: or BCV since we had not stayed at either location. I have always wanted to stay at CR since my first trip in 1981. Anywho, she has different ideas. OKW for my girl. Apparently she is a bit nostalgic herself. This is the resort that we stayed on our first vacation. How could I say no to that?

:welcome: to all the new November travelers!! :goodvibes I will get everyone added to the list! :cool1:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Is it jjust me or is April going fast so far!

Yep, it's going pretty fast for me. I think it's because there has been lots going on. Easter, my DS's birthday was yesterday, my other DS's spring soccer season started last night, we are doing our state standardized testing at school this week (where I work PT), etc. It's been crazy!! But it sure is helping the time pass quickly! :yay:

Ok boys and girls...any of you do TGM? I did it last year and compared it to Touring Plans....they only had a few variances.....any of you gonna use it for this Nov or are you just gonna make plans according to shows/fireworks and hope for the best crowd wise.....which we allllll hope is nil!!!

I haven't ever used any of those tour guide/planning sites. . . I do have a method to my madness though! I go by what I have learned from experience. I know what days are best to go to each park and which are not so good. I also like to avoid EMH. I am a huge planner, but I don't ever have a set/definite plan of attack once we get inside the park. Well, except for maybe right at RD, I do know which attractions we want to hit first! :goodvibes

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We're in Nov 21-27 at WL :banana:. Cant wrap my head around ADR because of DS and what the best schedule would be for him. I gotta get goin' though :rolleyes:



:welcome:

Good luck with your schedule/ADR's!

Doin' the 7 month dance ! :banana:

party:

[adaygaby]

226 Days 'til Disney... and counting..!:worship::worship:
Looking forward to this trip w/DS6:cheer2:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

226 Days 'til Disney... and counting..!:worship::worship:
Looking forward to this trip w/DS6:cheer2:

WOW you even have it down to the days!!!

:cool1::woohoo: :cheer2:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Shelly, do you remember how many nights F! was showing when you went last year? I always do HS on a Monday...I don't know why, we just do! And they are always good crowd wise...if we did the show I would like to do it on a Monday if possible and then just hit HS later for repeats (RnR!!!) if we want!I know we did TSMM with a FP (in early Dec) and then I took one kid and we went back through it just stand-by...wait said 50 min...but we were on in 30...so hopefully it'll be less in Nov...I am still sooooo excited to have made the decision!

[MODisneyfan]

ha!! It's Tour Guide Mike...he has a website you pay a fee to join, then he tells you what parks to do each day based on crowd predictions...and how to tour each park .....what to wait for, when you should or shouldn't do FP...which shows to skip and when to go back... Some very neat info...lots of it so if you do it, you should give yourself time to read thru it all....I like his reasoning! Some people never plan and have great trips...others like me plan a lot...so we are always looking at planning sites!! LOL ....I don't plan to need it for Nov, but with F&W I wondered how he would navigate the parks on the weekends.....

Thanks for letting me know

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Shelly, do you remember how many nights F! was showing when you went last year? I always do HS on a Monday...I don't know why, we just do! And they are always good crowd wise...if we did the show I would like to do it on a Monday if possible and then just hit HS later for repeats (RnR!!!) if we want!I know we did TSMM with a FP (in early Dec) and then I took one kid and we went back through it just stand-by...wait said 50 min...but we were on in 30...so hopefully it'll be less in Nov...I am still sooooo excited to have made the decision!


Fantasmic started out showing 4 nights the week we were going (when the hours/schedule originally came out), but then they added a second showing to 3 of those nights (about a month before we left), making 7 showings total for the week, on 4 nights. We were actually there on a F! night, but didn't go to it. It didn't seem to make the park anymore crowded. (on a Tuesday)

[Disney Mommy 3]

Well...I just noticed the new deal out for May/June....it is kids stay & play for free....ages 3-9.....I told Mike and he ain't budging!!! ha!! It would only benefit us for dd anyway..the other two are too old. But...if they are still offereing discounts for May this close to time....... I think Nov should see some great promos!!! he did say"I am so ready to go!! I can't wait!!!' Hee Hee!!! Now I just have to wait for Nov!!!!! I wonder if he wants to go the tail end of April? Kinda curb his longing for a disney fix!!!!!

[MickeyMomOfThree]

We will be there in November. :cool1: We leave in 223 days but who's counting? :rotfl:

We will be at ASSports from November 20-29. We discovered Thanksgiving in the parks in 2002 and have been going that time of year ever since. I just love everything about it, the weather is perfect and the castle lights made it even better!!!

[Disney Mommy 3]

We will be there in November. :cool1: We leave in 223 days but who's counting? :rotfl:

We will be at ASSports from November 20-29. We discovered Thanksgiving in the parks in 2002 and have been going that time of year ever since. I just love everything about it, the weather is perfect and the castle lights made it even better!!!

NO! Of course it's not too late!! We are glad to have you!! :welcome: Shelly will add you to our list..but I wanted to say hi too! I have to agree that I loved going in November also...we have tried other months just because that's when it worked out or whatever..but I really think this year is going to be fabulous! Since you have been there on Tday...are the crowds really nuts? I ask because checking the Crowd calendar..they have the weekend before (Sat the 20th and Sun the 21st) rated as a 10 :scared1: I was planning on doing the parks at least on Sat and maybe hit MK one more time before our flight out on Sun.But...if it's gonna be packed I will skip it.....give us REAL info!!! LOL

[MickeyMomOfThree]

Well I will say that when we first started going for Thanksgiving in 2002 it was pretty empty. Every year seems to get a little busier but I am surprised to hear it is rated a 10 BEFORE Thanksgiving. We check in the Saturday before Thanksgiving and never found it to be too bad till the weekend after Thanksgiving. We don't do the parks on Thanksgiving day so I can't speak for that day, but the day after it is noticibly more busy then early in the week, but not so much so that we don't totally enjoy ourselves!

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey...I just realized our dates/ages are almost the same! Dh...43 me....35....oldest son is 14, next son is 10..almost 11, and dd just turned 7 last Sunday. Friday we will be married 16 years and I too am a SAHM!! How funny!!
Well...I was shocked that the weekend of the 20th was that busy....I haven't heard from anybody on these boards that the weekend before Thanksgiving was THAT crazy!! But, it is just a prediction...so we will just deal with it! I think that might be a DTD day and then go to MK for Spectro, or Epcot for Illuminations...And I am assuming ya'll usually wear hot weather clothes!!!! I HATE packing for bother extremes!!!! It just takes up waaay to much room draggin all those clothes...I am hoping we can do shorts and a sweat shirt at night...what do ya'll typically bring?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Too late to join???

We will be there in November. :cool1: We leave in 223 days but who's counting? :rotfl:

We will be at ASSports from November 20-29. We discovered Thanksgiving in the parks in 2002 and have been going that time of year ever since. I just love everything about it, the weather is perfect and the castle lights made it even better!!!

Of course not! :goodvibes WELCOME!


...And I am assuming ya'll usually wear hot weather clothes!!!! I HATE packing for bother extremes!!!! It just takes up waaay to much room draggin all those clothes...I am hoping we can do shorts and a sweat shirt at night...what do ya'll typically bring?

We wore shorts all week except for one day! All days were between 74-82, except for that one day that I think was maybe 65.

[MickeyMomOfThree]

Hey...I just realized our dates/ages are almost the same! Dh...43 me....35....oldest son is 14, next son is 10..almost 11, and dd just turned 7 last Sunday. Friday we will be married 16 years and I too am a SAHM!! How funny!!
Well...I was shocked that the weekend of the 20th was that busy....I haven't heard from anybody on these boards that the weekend before Thanksgiving was THAT crazy!! But, it is just a prediction...so we will just deal with it! I think that might be a DTD day and then go to MK for Spectro, or Epcot for Illuminations...And I am assuming ya'll usually wear hot weather clothes!!!! I HATE packing for bother extremes!!!! It just takes up waaay to much room draggin all those clothes...I am hoping we can do shorts and a sweat shirt at night...what do ya'll typically bring?

Lots of likeness. I like! ;)

Yeah, that prediction seems odd to me. After Thanksgiving maybe, but not before. We usually pack a pair of thin leggings for each of us girls (DH is hot blooded!) And a sweatshirt. We wear them in the mornings sometimes, (we go early) and then again in the evenings. All thin though, not anything too thick. Days are nice and warm and we wear shorts everyday, but the evenings can get cool. We like to fill our mugs with hot chocolate for our walk back to our rooms. We drive from NY so we of course have the winter coats and everything, but we leave all that in the car along with extra sweatshirts just in case we get a cool week whenre we need more of them. So far that has not happened. It has always been so nice. Mayve we will see you at DTD on that Saturday.

[dolphindan1]

Well...I just noticed the new deal out for May/June....it is kids stay & play for free....ages 3-9.....I told Mike and he ain't budging!!! ha!! It would only benefit us for dd anyway..the other two are too old. But...if they are still offereing discounts for May this close to time....... I think Nov should see some great promos!!! he did say"I am so ready to go!! I can't wait!!!' Hee Hee!!! Now I just have to wait for Nov!!!!! I wonder if he wants to go the tail end of April? Kinda curb his longing for a disney fix!!!!!

I cannot read your purple lettering or wahtever it is on the blue background

[eah7]

Hi Shelly,

Please count me in. DH and I are treating our DD,DSIL, DDGS ages 5&6, and DD. We will be there 11/21-27. This is our 4th Thanksgiving trip. We think the little boys will be such fun at this age!

I have been going crazy checking prices, resorts, etc, etc. Plan is for the DD's and family to stay at THV and DH and I will be at Beach or Yacht Club. Have stayed at Beach Club before but now I'm leaning towards Yacht Club. Reservations are made. Would love a pin that applies to the time we are there. The ones I've received have been for spring/summer. Regardless, we are all set and ready to go!

DD has a spread sheet with ADR's to make according to parks for the day. I think she might be a little excited too. The boys won't know until they arrive.

Thank you to everyone for all of their information on this board. It has been so helpful!

Liz

[Kimberly Hill]

May I come play?!? :) We'll be at WDW from November 28 to December 3rd, though we'll actually arrive a day earlier so we can hit the ground running on the 28th.

I'm Kimberly (43), DH (51) and Mia will turn 8 a few days before we arrive. This is our first time to arrive before Christmas and though our January trips are usually early enough that we get to see some decorations still up, it's not the same. We're extra excited because my best friend and her family (husband and 4 kids) are meeting us there and it's their first time ever!

Not sure which resort we'll end up in since DH is a travel agent that specializes in Disney and he keeps switching us around. The man can nail a perfect trip for a client like nobody's business but for us... whew! Right now we're booked for AKL but we added a last-minute trip this month (2 weeks from today!) and we're using our DVC at AKL, plus two days at WL club level, so he'll most likely want to switch our November resort.

My favorite part of planning this trip is Pink Princess Day - the guys all do their own thing and my best friend and her daughter (a year younger than Mia and also adopted from China) and Mia and I are totally girlie-ing out! Breakfast at Akershus with the princesses, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, dinner at CRT with the princesses and so on. Angela at Ollie Girl! (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boutique-Ollie-Girl) is creating Mia's customs and I can't wait to see what she comes up with!

Hope to see some of you at the World! :)

[WAHkoMom]

Sounds like a fantastic trip! :goodvibes

Have you stayed at the BWV before? This will be our first time at BWI and we are very excited!! :cool1: And yes, we will definitely see you at the pool! :thumbsup2 My boys can hardly wait to go down that slide!



We purchased DVC at the BWV when I was pregnant with my son, just over 10 years ago, and with the exception of one trip to WLV back in 2001, it is our "go to" resort! Our kids are very happy with it, and every time I suggest we stay somewhere else, I get voted down :laughing: but I'm fine with that. We are so glad we joined DVC and are thinking of purchasing more points so we can stay a little longer each year or possibly add on a long weekend for me & DH every so often.

I didn't get a chance to log on much this week and I'm excited to see so many new November planners! And we're up to 5 pages on the new thread!

Oh, and I just told my DH that his birthday, 5/11, is the day we need to make ADRs (of course I had to say "dinner reservations for our Disney trip" because he's not hip to the DIS lingo!) :rotfl:

[WAHkoMom]

WOO HOO!! Glad that you are able to go back but I bet the magic was ALOT of fun. I went on the Wonder in 2008 and want to go back!!

YES, the Magic was wonderful! It was a year ago that we went and hopefully we'll go on another DCL vacation again soon, but that will require a LOT of saving (or hitting the lottery). I was told about the DISboards when I told a friend we were going on the cruise and I swear I spent every night for two months on the boards! But I made great t-shirts for all of us and door magnets from all the graphics created by the wonderful DISigners. And I got to know lots of folks before the cruise via the boards, so that made the trip fun, too!

Looking forward to more planning!:banana:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

YAY more November travelers! :cool1:

Hi Shelly,

Please count me in. DH and I are treating our DD,DSIL, DDGS ages 5&6, and DD. We will be there 11/21-27. This is our 4th Thanksgiving trip. We think the little boys will be such fun at this age!

I have been going crazy checking prices, resorts, etc, etc. Plan is for the DD's and family to stay at THV and DH and I will be at Beach or Yacht Club. Have stayed at Beach Club before but now I'm leaning towards Yacht Club. Reservations are made. Would love a pin that applies to the time we are there. The ones I've received have been for spring/summer. Regardless, we are all set and ready to go!

DD has a spread sheet with ADR's to make according to parks for the day. I think she might be a little excited too. The boys won't know until they arrive.

Thank you to everyone for all of their information on this board. It has been so helpful!

Liz

:welcome: to the DIS and to the November thread!! :goodvibes

Sounds like a great trip you have planned. How nice of you to treat the whole family! You are going to have so much fun!!


May I come play?!? :) We'll be at WDW from November 28 to December 3rd, though we'll actually arrive a day earlier so we can hit the ground running on the 28th.

I'm Kimberly (43), DH (51) and Mia will turn 8 a few days before we arrive. This is our first time to arrive before Christmas and though our January trips are usually early enough that we get to see some decorations still up, it's not the same. We're extra excited because my best friend and her family (husband and 4 kids) are meeting us there and it's their first time ever!

Not sure which resort we'll end up in since DH is a travel agent that specializes in Disney and he keeps switching us around. The man can nail a perfect trip for a client like nobody's business but for us... whew! Right now we're booked for AKL but we added a last-minute trip this month (2 weeks from today!) and we're using our DVC at AKL, plus two days at WL club level, so he'll most likely want to switch our November resort.

My favorite part of planning this trip is Pink Princess Day - the guys all do their own thing and my best friend and her daughter (a year younger than Mia and also adopted from China) and Mia and I are totally girlie-ing out! Breakfast at Akershus with the princesses, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, dinner at CRT with the princesses and so on. Angela at Ollie Girl! (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boutique-Ollie-Girl) is creating Mia's customs and I can't wait to see what she comes up with!

Hope to see some of you at the World! :)


Of course you can come play! :goodvibes The more the merrier!! :grouphug:

How fun to be meeting up with friends at WDW! And how great is it to have a DH who is a travel agent specializing in WDW?!! :yay:

We purchased DVC at the BWV when I was pregnant with my son, just over 10 years ago, and with the exception of one trip to WLV back in 2001, it is our "go to" resort! Our kids are very happy with it, and every time I suggest we stay somewhere else, I get voted down :laughing: but I'm fine with that. We are so glad we joined DVC and are thinking of purchasing more points so we can stay a little longer each year or possibly add on a long weekend for me & DH every so often.

I didn't get a chance to log on much this week and I'm excited to see so many new November planners! And we're up to 5 pages on the new thread!



Glad to hear you like the BW so much that your family chooses it every time! I am SO excited to get there!!! :goodvibes

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Oh, and I just told my DH that his birthday, 5/11, is the day we need to make ADRs (of course I had to say "dinner reservations for our Disney trip" because he's not hip to the DIS lingo!) :rotfl:


:laughing: I know what you mean. . . I always accidentally say to DH -- I need to make our ADR's on XX date. And he is always like -- you need to make our what??? :sad2: And I have to say -- Our dining reservations DUH!!:rolleyes: :rotfl2:

[ronacele@earthlink.n]

Hi

I'll be at WDW from Nov 9 til Nov 17 and would love to meet up with any one who mite be there. I go alone so can always use some company. It's still to soon to make any ADRs but am planing to make only one - I'd like to see the Hoop-de-doo dinner show. Since I'll probably be getting the counter service dining plan, I won't make any other fancy ADRs.

Any comments? Oh yeah, I'll be staying at the BLT - my home resort
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:cutie:
(trying to add in dancing banana)

[Disneymom1218]

Hello everyone,
Saw this thread and wanted to add our surprise trip dates.
we will be going 10/30-11/5 staying at Pop.:thumbsup2

We are surprising our DDs ages 7 and 6 at the time of the trip. Can't wait to see their faces. :goodvibes

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi

I'll be at WDW from Nov 9 til Nov 17 and would love to meet up with any one who mite be there. I go alone so can always use some company. It's still to soon to make any ADRs but am planing to make only one - I'd like to see the Hoop-de-doo dinner show. Since I'll probably be getting the counter service dining plan, I won't make any other fancy ADRs.

Any comments? Oh yeah, I'll be staying at the BLT - my home resort
http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/banana.gif
:cutie:
(trying to add in dancing banana)

Hello everyone,
Saw this thread and wanted to add our surprise trip dates.
we will be going 10/30-11/5 staying at Pop.:thumbsup2

We are surprising our DDs ages 7 and 6 at the time of the trip. Can't wait to see their faces. :goodvibes

:welcome: to the DIS and to the November thread both of you!! :cool1:

A surprise trip is fun!! We did that once. It was hard to keep the secret, but fun to see the kids reactions when they found out! :yay:

[Px4]

I could have swore that I already responded to this thread, but I guess I didn't.

We are going for our first ever Thanksgiving trip, Nov 19-26th and staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time also! We have been on pretty much every other holiday, so we figured we needed to get a Thanksgiving in. Actually, DH got a new job and his vacations are set to the week of July 4th and Thanksgiving. I figured its either hot and crowded or mild and crowded. So we went with mild and crowded!

I already have my ADRs planned out, with 2 backups to each one. We are doing deluxe dining, so we are planning to pig out for the week. Just like we would do at home! Even planning our Thanksgiving dinner at 1900 so we can still get some of that family disfunction with the Stepmother and sisters!

This will be our first trip since 2004 that we have went as just a family of 4 and could really relax and do what we want to do, without showing everyone around. We are really looking forward to it!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I could have swore that I already responded to this thread, but I guess I didn't.

We are going for our first ever Thanksgiving trip, Nov 19-26th and staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time also! We have been on pretty much every other holiday, so we figured we needed to get a Thanksgiving in. Actually, DH got a new job and his vacations are set to the week of July 4th and Thanksgiving. I figured its either hot and crowded or mild and crowded. So we went with mild and crowded!

I already have my ADRs planned out, with 2 backups to each one. We are doing deluxe dining, so we are planning to pig out for the week. Just like we would do at home! Even planning our Thanksgiving dinner at 1900 so we can still get some of that family disfunction with the Stepmother and sisters!

This will be our first trip since 2004 that we have went as just a family of 4 and could really relax and do what we want to do, without showing everyone around. We are really looking forward to it!

WELCOME!! :goodvibes

I would pick Thanksgiving over the 4th of July too!

We had dinner at 1900 PF once and had a blast. Those step-sisters are hilarious! :rotfl:

[ksueboo]

I just got home from the Disney store and got 8 Tshirts for our trip! Nothing like shopping 7 months early! :) The kids sale T's were 4.99 and adults were 5.99 plus I got my 10% off by using my Disney Visa! Now, I have to try and keep them put away until November, LOL!

[MODisneyfan]

WELCOME EVERYONE!!

Since May if our 6 month window Does anyone know where they are wishing to dine at?

[sjs314]

I have a few tentative places just waiting on the park hours and to see if MVMCP will happen during our stay.
Boma's,Biergarten, Fultons, Via Napoli, Crystal Palace

[Px4]

Here are our dining plans. I didn't add all my 2nds or 3rds choices. Just for the really hard to get ADRs.

Narcoossee - Arrival Day, No Park

Ohana Breakfast
CRT Dinner or California Grill

Tusker House Breakfast
Yacthmans Steakhouse

H&V Breakfast
50s Prime Time Cafe

Chef Mickeys Breakfast
1900 Park Fare Dinner or Whispering Canyon (This is Thanksgiving Day, dinner subject to change. We are leaning towards casual, but now DH is saying maybe a Signature or something at AK Lodge... We are leaning towards AK for our park on Tday)

Akershus Breakfast
Le Cellier Dinner or Coral Reef or Flying Fish (don't really want to leave the park!)

Kona Breakfast
Crystal Palace Dinner

1900 Park Fare Breakfast -- Gotta have our Madd Hatter Fix before we go!

Of coarse, we don't know which days yet, just by park. Can't wait for the hours to come out! We are trying not park hop. We have never tried before. We are still paying for the hopper due to Thanksgiving and the fact we can never do more then a half day at AK. We like early breakfast, the very first of the day if possible. And late dinners (after 8) except on our first MK night cause we have to see Spectro and Wishes. Then we will hit a CS during the middle of the day.

[eah7]

Our first trip at Tgiving was in the early 90's. Crowds were minimal and you never had to worry about reservations. I think we are in for a surprise in terms of crowds. One year we had Thanksgiving dinner at the Yacht Club. We stayed off-site that year. It was great. I remember we had to book a certain hour and you moved through it pretty fast...buffet style. That is our tentative plan for this year as well.
I keep reading reviews on all of our tentative restaurants and telling my dd we might need to change this one or that one. Good thing we still have about 7 weeks to make final decisions!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just got home from the Disney store and got 8 Tshirts for our trip! Nothing like shopping 7 months early! :) The kids sale T's were 4.99 and adults were 5.99 plus I got my 10% off by using my Disney Visa! Now, I have to try and keep them put away until November, LOL!

Awesome deals!! :thumbsup2

WELCOME EVERYONE!!

Since May if our 6 month window Does anyone know where they are wishing to dine at?

Well, I am working at it! :rotfl: We've been to so many WDW restaurants and character meals and buffets! The kids are to the age now where they don't really care about the character meals anymore. :sad2: So we are trying to pick a few of our favorite TS places and then add a few new ones. . . But we aren't doing the DDP this time, so we are trying to not go overboard on the ADR's. We are wanting to try some new CS places as well.

TS:
T-Rex
Kona Cafe breakfast
Big River Grille
San Angel Inn
Sci-Fi Dine In
maybe Cape May dinner. . .

CS:
Columbia Harbour House
Casey's Corner
BW Bakery
BW Kiosks
somewhere in Epcot. . . (maybe the new pizzeria if it is open by then)
somewhere in DHS. . . (not Toy Story or ABC Com.)
somewhere in DTD. . .
maybe Flame Tree in AK. . .


And I can't wait to have a Dole Whip Float!! :cloud9:

[rannico]

Hi all! Hoping I can join everyone on your November countdown. My husband, two sons ages 4 and 9, and I will be staying at CBR Nov 7-11 for our first Disney trip. We are actually arriving in Florida on the 4th and staying at the beach for 3 nights before heading to Disney. I ended up on these boards when searching for a specific question and have been hooked ever since! I am so excited to have someone to plan with, my husband thinks I'm silly because it is so far out and the boys are excited but to them 7 months is years away. I am so excited because this trip will have lots of "firsts" for the boys - first airplane ride, first time seeing the ocean, first trip to Florida and, best of all, first time at Disney. I look forward to chatting with everyone as we count down!

Randi

[Caitsmama]

Hi everyone, not sure if i intro'd myself yet or not... but, we are going to WDW for our 8th consecutive Thanksgiving trip. We will be there Nov. 20-28 and staying at the Dolphin for the first time. We have the executive suite booked, since there are 8 of us, and we are all staying together! (which we have also never done!) We got a good military rate (Father in Law is a vet. ) So, the price was right! We have never stayed in a "non-disney" resort before -- so this will take some getting use to!

As for meals - haven't thought too much about it, we just came back from WDW last month (did the princess 1/2 marathon, and then my sis got married at the GF) -

My dh will come down for part of the time, but will leave on weds. before TG..

He does however request to eat at one buffet each time - this time he wants Cape May Cafe. So, we will do that one for sure..
My dd is requesting we go back to Sci-Fi dine in.. so i guess we can do that one too. :) Haven't given much thought to too much else..

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi all! Hoping I can join everyone on your November countdown. My husband, two sons ages 4 and 9, and I will be staying at CBR Nov 7-11 for our first Disney trip. We are actually arriving in Florida on the 4th and staying at the beach for 3 nights before heading to Disney. I ended up on these boards when searching for a specific question and have been hooked ever since! I am so excited to have someone to plan with, my husband thinks I'm silly because it is so far out and the boys are excited but to them 7 months is years away. I am so excited because this trip will have lots of "firsts" for the boys - first airplane ride, first time seeing the ocean, first trip to Florida and, best of all, first time at Disney. I look forward to chatting with everyone as we count down!

Randi

:welcome: to the DIS and to the November countdown!! :cool1: We are so happy you decided to post. We will have tons of fun chatting and planning for the next 7 months!

How exciting for your boys first time at flying and going to WDW!! :yay::yay: We stayed at CBR on our first trip and my boys (as well as DH & I) just love it!! :goodvibes You are going to have a great trip! Have you thought about where you will want to dine?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi everyone, not sure if i intro'd myself yet or not... but, we are going to WDW for our 8th consecutive Thanksgiving trip. We will be there Nov. 20-28 and staying at the Dolphin for the first time. We have the executive suite booked, since there are 8 of us, and we are all staying together! (which we have also never done!) We got a good military rate (Father in Law is a vet. ) So, the price was right! We have never stayed in a "non-disney" resort before -- so this will take some getting use to!

As for meals - haven't thought too much about it, we just came back from WDW last month (did the princess 1/2 marathon, and then my sis got married at the GF) -

My dh will come down for part of the time, but will leave on weds. before TG..

He does however request to eat at one buffet each time - this time he wants Cape May Cafe. So, we will do that one for sure..
My dd is requesting we go back to Sci-Fi dine in.. so i guess we can do that one too. :) Haven't given much thought to too much else..


WELCOME! :goodvibes I just checked, I had you on the list but had your resort listed wrong.

We are thinking about trying the Swan or Dolphin in 2011. We can get a good rate since I am substituting at my kids school now. I plan to check them out when we are at the BWI this time!

Sounds like you will have a blast with 8 of you!!

Will you go to Cape May for breakfast or dinner? We have been there for breakfast and are considering it for dinner this time. . .

Get the steak salad at Sc-Fi, it's the best! Oh, and a milkshake! :thumbsup2

[Caitsmama]

Thanks! Actually, we switched resorts - we were originally booked for 3 rooms at CBR. But, MIL found out about this military rate and switched us to save a bit..

We will do CMC for dinner - DH is not a "big" breakfast person.. he likes a dinner buffet.
We have eaten there lots of times - it's very good!


I don't know that i will book much more in the way of ADR's -- b/c with the military rate we also get 50% off the "lower" end rest. at the dolphin/swan! That's a great deal! Basically, it includes any of the CS and the cheaper sit down.

[Pills]

We're in, too. WL from November 9-17. I've never been there this time of year - been in the winter, spring and summer, but never the fall.

We're in a Grand Gathering with my family, my brother's family, and my parents, though we haven't talked about any of the special GG activities. My wife was very happy to see that F&W is going until 11/14, as I thought it was going to stop on the 7th (I think it went through the 8th last year).

Our ADR date is May 13 - I don't think we're having all of our meals together, but you can be that we'll be 10 at Le Cellier!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks! Actually, we switched resorts - we were originally booked for 3 rooms at CBR. But, MIL found out about this military rate and switched us to save a bit..

We will do CMC for dinner - DH is not a "big" breakfast person.. he likes a dinner buffet.
We have eaten there lots of times - it's very good!


I don't know that i will book much more in the way of ADR's -- b/c with the military rate we also get 50% off the "lower" end rest. at the dolphin/swan! That's a great deal! Basically, it includes any of the CS and the cheaper sit down.

That's great that you get a discount at some of the Swan/Dolphin restaurants!! :goodvibes

Glad to hear that you like CMC so much!


We're in, too. WL from Novvember 9-17. I've never been there this time of year - been in the winter, spring and summer, but never the fall.

We're in a Grand Gathering with my family, my brother's family, and my parents, though we haven't talked about any of the special GG activities. My wife was very happy to see that F&W is going until 11/14, as I thought it was going to stop on the 7th (I think it went through the 8th last year).

Our ADR date is May 13 - I don't think we're having all of our meals together, but you can be that we'll be 10 at Le Cellier!

:welcome: You will love November, it's a great time to go!!

I was surprised to see that the F&W festival is going so late this year too. I think you are right and it ended on the 8th last year.

[mollybug2]

Count me in for November! I am surprising my daughter with a trip to Disney World for her 6th birthday. We will be there from 11/3-8 and staying with a friend in her Bonnet Creek condo. I am beyond excited and cannot believe I have to keep this secret until my daughter's birthday in October.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Count me in for November! I am surprising my daughter with a trip to Disney World for her 6th birthday. We will be there from 11/3-8 and staying with a friend in her Bonnet Creek condo. I am beyond excited and cannot believe I have to keep this secret until my daughter's birthday in October.

WELCOME!! :cool1:

Surprise trips are so fun. It will be super hard to keep the secret that long, but just think about the look on her face when you finally get to tell her! princess:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hello everyone!!! Hi Shelly! I have been off for a few days....internet connection trouble!!!! I think we are all fixed up now...I was getting nervous...I have lots of research to do!!!!

[MODisneyfan]

OK So I have been working on my dinning.. Here is what I have so far..

Friday:
Dinner: Earl of Sandwich

Saturday:
Breakfast: Princesses in Norway
Lunch: Teppan Edo
Dunner: Garden Grill

Sunday:
Breakfast: Crystal Palace ( or CRT if I can get a reservation a little later)
lunch: I'm thinking about Grand Flordian Cafe or The Plaza
Dinner: Liberty Tree

Monday:
Breakfast: 1900 Park Fare
Lunch: Don't know yet
Dinner: Kona Cafe

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Whispering Canyon
Lunch: I'm not sure yet
Dinner: Artist Point

Wednsday:
Breakfast: Kona Cafe
Lunch: Big River Creill and Berwing Works
Dinner: Le Cellier

Thursday:
Breakfast: Tusker house
Lunch: Flame Tree
Dinner: California Grill

Friday:
Breakfast: Boma
lunch: 50's Prime Time
Dinner: Hollywood and Vine

Saturday: Breakfast: Ohana

[Rootskate]

Hit the 7 month mark today! :)

[ethansmommy]

Woooohoooo only 7 months until Disney. :goodvibes :cheer2::dance3:

[Caitsmama]

I just wonder - for those that eat 2+ sit down meals a day... how the heck do you do it?? I usally eat a smaller breakfast and then snack thru the day, and then one good sit down early dinner - and i am stuffed.. i can't imagine eating 3 sit down meals a day!! LOL And i am assuming if you do it, you have the DDP, otherwise it must cost a ton also!! LOL

[Px4]

I just wonder - for those that eat 2+ sit down meals a day... how the heck do you do it?? I usally eat a smaller breakfast and then snack thru the day, and then one good sit down early dinner - and i am stuffed.. i can't imagine eating 3 sit down meals a day!! LOL And i am assuming if you do it, you have the DDP, otherwise it must cost a ton also!! LOL

We usually go in the heat of the summer and we eat breakfast early in the morning and dinner late at night. Then we usually drink water and eat ice cream and popcorn through out the day. We can't eat alot in the heat. This year we are doing the DxDP. I am not certain we will be able to eat all the food. But, we are only planning 2 TS a day and eat a CS during the day. We are going with the same plan as usual, early breakfast (1st of the day if possible) and late dinner (after 8). Midday (around 1) lunch. We just wanted to give it a try and see how it works out. My DH is like a human garbage disposal so he is really looking forward to all the food! lol

Forgot to mention, last year was the first time we ever used to the DDP. Before we paid out of pocket. We have always had atleast 1 TS. And most were breakfast because my kids used to be more breakfast eaters. We never really paid attention to the price. We always averaged $250 a day for food, drinks and snacks and we always had plenty left over.

[sjs314]

I just wonder - for those that eat 2+ sit down meals a day... how the heck do you do it?? I usally eat a smaller breakfast and then snack thru the day, and then one good sit down early dinner - and i am stuffed.. i can't imagine eating 3 sit down meals a day!! LOL And i am assuming if you do it, you have the DDP, otherwise it must cost a ton also!! LOL

I have found it is hard trying to schedule ADR's other than breakfast, since no one ever seems to get hungry at the same time. I know we usually do Breakfast and Dinner having a snack during the day, or we do something light in the morning before leaving the resort, an Early Lunch and then Dinner. I can't imagine scheduleing 3 TS meals a day, but then we have never used the DP instead paying OOP for all our meals. Renting a villa this year and may do a couple of meals in the room, my DS and Ddil have both said they will cook :rotfl::rotfl:...more power to them since I am on vacation :rotfl2:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hello everyone!!! Hi Shelly! I have been off for a few days....internet connection trouble!!!! I think we are all fixed up now...I was getting nervous...I have lots of research to do!!!!

:eek: Oh no!! I hate when I have internet trouble. I always feel like I am going to miss something. :laughing:

How did we ever live without the internet back in the old days??? :rotfl:

OK So I have been working on my dinning.. Here is what I have so far..

Friday:
Dinner: Earl of Sandwich

Saturday:
Breakfast: Princesses in Norway
Lunch: Teppan Edo
Dunner: Garden Grill

Sunday:
Breakfast: Crystal Palace ( or CRT if I can get a reservation a little later)
lunch: I'm thinking about Grand Flordian Cafe or The Plaza
Dinner: Liberty Tree

Monday:
Breakfast: 1900 Park Fare
Lunch: Don't know yet
Dinner: Kona Cafe

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Whispering Canyon
Lunch: I'm not sure yet
Dinner: Artist Point

Wednsday:
Breakfast: Kona Cafe
Lunch: Big River Creill and Berwing Works
Dinner: Le Cellier

Thursday:
Breakfast: Tusker house
Lunch: Flame Tree
Dinner: California Grill

Friday:
Breakfast: Boma
lunch: 50's Prime Time
Dinner: Hollywood and Vine

Saturday: Breakfast: Ohana


Wow that's quite an impressive list!! Lots of yummy places! :thumbsup2

Hit the 7 month mark today! :)

Woooohoooo only 7 months until Disney. :goodvibes :cheer2::dance3:

Happy 7 months to both of you!! :goodvibes

party:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just wonder - for those that eat 2+ sit down meals a day... how the heck do you do it?? I usally eat a smaller breakfast and then snack thru the day, and then one good sit down early dinner - and i am stuffed.. i can't imagine eating 3 sit down meals a day!! LOL And i am assuming if you do it, you have the DDP, otherwise it must cost a ton also!! LOL


I often wonder this too. . . There is no way we could ever eat 3 TS's a day at WDW!! :faint: We wouldn't be able to walk! :rotfl:

DH and the kids usually do a light breakfast in the room (granola bars, cereal bars, fruit, etc), I usually don't even eat breakfast. Then we have an early (11-11:30am) CS lunch. And then we will do a TS for dinner. Except for once or twice a trip we will do a breakfast TS. On those days we will just get a snack in the afternoon and then do either a CS or a TS dinner.

[Caitsmama]

We always averaged $250 a day for food, drinks and snacks and we always had plenty left over.

:eek: What do you mean about this ?? Do you actually budget $250 PER DAY for food?! And you actually SPEND close to that amount???! :confused:

[Dsnymouse]

Joining in the fun! :cheer2:
We have never been to WDW while Christmas decorations are up. It's always been a dream of mine. We will be at WDW 19-26th, can I expect to see everything up by then? Can't wait!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Joining in the fun! :cheer2:
We have never been to WDW while Christmas decorations are up. It's always been a dream of mine. We will be at WDW 19-26th, can I expect to see everything up by then? Can't wait!

:welcome:

I think nearly everything, if not everything, should be up by then. We were there the second week of Nov last year and all the parks were decorated before we left on the 15th. The Castle Lights, MVMCP, and the Osborne Lights were up & running. The gingerbread house at the GF was almost finished, and set to be finished/open by the 16th. The resorts we not decorated yet. From what we heard their decorations would start going up the following week and everything would be fully decorated by Thanksgiving!

[Caitsmama]

I agree, we go for TG every year, and everything is up and ready! It's all beautiful!!

[Px4]

:eek: What do you mean about this ?? Do you actually budget $250 PER DAY for food?! And you actually SPEND close to that amount???! :confused:

Yeah, when paying out of pocket, that is what we budget for. If you think about it, really it doesn't take very much to hit that amount. We are a family of 4. 3 of us eat adult meals, sometimes all 4 because she won't eat Disneys kids meals. For example, we used to have a first day tradition of having breakfast at CRT then dinner at LTT, we were spending basically the whole days budget right there. We don't bring food or drinks or anything with us, so we pay for everything. We can easily drink $40 a day in water alone. $2.50 a water adds up! So, yes. Some days we easily hit $250 (or over). Other days, we will spend around $150. But we have never done less then $150 a day since the kids were old enough to discover character meals. It usually balances out over the week and we have money left over. But we always have it budgeted that high, just in case.

[sjs314]

Joining in the fun! :cheer2:
We have never been to WDW while Christmas decorations are up. It's always been a dream of mine. We will be at WDW 19-26th, can I expect to see everything up by then? Can't wait!

I was originally planning on going the week after TurkeyDay but then DH said he would like to go during F&W someday, so I compromised, switching to the second week in November so we can catch the end of F&W, keeping fingers crossed that some of the Christmas Decorations and Events :santa: might be up and running. If not I am already thinking about another trip next year :rotfl:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We are budgeting about $700 for the week for food. I've gone over all the menus and have a pretty good idea of what we will order and added in extra for snacks and so on and that's the figure I came up with. That is with 5-6 TS meals. (One being breakfast)The DDP would cost us over $900 now since one of our boys in considered an adult. So we are going to try it paying OOP and see what happens!

[Caitsmama]

Yeah, when paying out of pocket, that is what we budget for. If you think about it, really it doesn't take very much to hit that amount. We are a family of 4. 3 of us eat adult meals, sometimes all 4 because she won't eat Disneys kids meals. For example, we used to have a first day tradition of having breakfast at CRT then dinner at LTT, we were spending basically the whole days budget right there. We don't bring food or drinks or anything with us, so we pay for everything. We can easily drink $40 a day in water alone. $2.50 a water adds up! So, yes. Some days we easily hit $250 (or over). Other days, we will spend around $150. But we have never done less then $150 a day since the kids were old enough to discover character meals. It usually balances out over the week and we have money left over. But we always have it budgeted that high, just in case.

Ok..... i guess if it's in your budget and you can afford that - then go for it! :thumbsup2 I however can't grip my thoughts around that kind of money.. LOL I usally go just me and 9 yr old dd, and for 9 days we spend about $300.
We eat a very low key breakfast in our room, snack for lunch - and a decent dinner (either CS or TS) - however I limit character /buffets to 1 or 2 per trip..
As i said, i am in no way trying to insult you or knock you (please don't think am! :) ) -- as mentioned, i have just never spent more than $300-$400 for a week trip, LOL b/c i am on a very strict budget - so to hear from the flip side just blows my mind!! We ordered from Garden GRocer in March when we went - what a great life saver that is for food money!! :thumbsup2

That's why i think in 2011, when it's just me and dd going in our own room, i may do the DDP (the one with 1 cs and 1 ts meal) - to see how that goes.. if i go off of 2010 rates it is just over $400 for the week, and we will eat decent! :thumbsup2 If i do that - you can bet i will book more character meals.. :) But i am curious to try the DDP to see how much we eat vs just going for a reg. trip..

But, i guess if you are buying everything, and eating buffet or char. dinners -- it doesn't take much to add up.. :) I just don't do it that way..... so i just will have to live vicariously thru you!! LOL

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Keep in mind that your DD9 can get the DDP now very cheap. Something like $13 a day I believe. Once she hits age 10, it is an adult price. Something like $40 a day. :eek: The DDP was a great deal for us, until DS turned 10.

[Caitsmama]

Oh, i know.. once she hits adult price, i won't do it. LOL

[jmc318]

Going down for Jersey week for the third time from 11/1 - 11/7. We are two families of 5 each with kids 10, 7, and 3 each. Excited because we are splurging with a 40% off Pin and staying at BLT 2Brs! Can't Wait.

Using TGM again but as we are arriving 11/1 may have an issue making ADRs as the hours and Green/Red days may not be posted by then. Still hoping!

[Px4]

As i said, i am in no way trying to insult you or knock you (please don't think am! :) )

No, I didn't take it that way at all! :) If I were only going with my youngest DD, she and I could save a fortune! She is super picky and doesn't eat much. She would be happy with a egg or pancake for breakfast and Caseys mini corn dogs every day for dinner! lol BUT.... my DH is a healthy eater as I say. He is a big guy, but not fat. His job keeps him in shape, but also makes him hungry all the time. And my oldest DD just turned 10, but is 5'6" 1/2 and wears a size 10 in shoe. A good 5in taller then the next tallest kid in her class. And has no signs of slowing down! She is a linky bean pole, but she is super active in several sports, so she eats all the time too. Between her and my DH, they eat us out of house and home! So its required for them to have atleast 2 good meals a day. I wish I had their metabolism -- and energy!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Going down for Jersey week for the third time from 11/1 - 11/7. We are two families of 5 each with kids 10, 7, and 3 each. Excited because we are splurging with a 40% off Pin and staying at BLT 2Brs! Can't Wait.

Using TGM again but as we are arriving 11/1 may have an issue making ADRs as the hours and Green/Red days may not be posted by then. Still hoping!

:welcome: You must be so excited to stay at BLT!! :cloud9:


She would be happy with a egg or pancake for breakfast and Caseys mini corn dogs every day for dinner! lol !

Sounds like both my kids! :rotfl: We have to hit Casey's EVERY trip for those darn mini corn dogs!!

[Disney Mommy 3]

I often wonder this too. . . There is no way we could ever eat 3 TS's a day at WDW!! :faint: We wouldn't be able to walk! :rotfl:

DH and the kids usually do a light breakfast in the room (granola bars, cereal bars, fruit, etc), I usually don't even eat breakfast. Then we have an early (11-11:30am) CS lunch. And then we will do a TS for dinner. Except for once or twice a trip we will do a breakfast TS. On those days we will just get a snack in the afternoon and then do either a CS or a TS dinner.

That's exactly what we do!! I need to get those menus online and see what it would cost us...we usually spend (on the ticket they give you) at least $100 per night at our TS dinners!!!! I don't know if ds10 would order off of it or not if we weren't doing the dining plan...which of course bumps him to adult. So...other places, can go as high as $180!! Which is about what we spend for the ddp each day...so for us if that is how we are going to eat(at a different country each night), at this point it makes sense for us to stay on it.....I look at it like that paid for dinner and we got a free lunch and snack!!!! We just do granola bars for the morning anyway.

[WAHkoMom]

We did DDP last time we went, but that was in 2007 and then the TS meal included an appetizer (no longer for adults) so it was a lot of food and we felt spoiled! At that time, both our kids were under 10 and the childrens DDP was SO worth the money. Now they're both 10+, so we'd have to pay for 4 adults and I know my DS (10) will want to eat off the kids menu so that just makes it a deal-breaker. We're looking into whether we'd save money by buying one annual park pass (we save $100 as DVC members) and get a TIW card for $75. This gets us 20% off at lots of restaurants, including alcohol. :banana:

I started a spreadsheet, but I haven't figured out if it's worth it yet or not. :teacher:

The fun is in the planning!

[monorail girl]

Hi! Joining in too:banana: My family and I will be there Nov.13-20 at the Poly:banana::banana: Its almost ADR time:thumbsup2

[MODisneyfan]

I often wonder this too. . . There is no way we could ever eat 3 TS's a day at WDW!! :faint: We wouldn't be able to walk! :rotfl:

DH and the kids usually do a light breakfast in the room (granola bars, cereal bars, fruit, etc), I usually don't even eat breakfast. Then we have an early (11-11:30am) CS lunch. And then we will do a TS for dinner. Except for once or twice a trip we will do a breakfast TS. On those days we will just get a snack in the afternoon and then do either a CS or a TS dinner.

This is my parents first "real" time at disney. Usually we would stay off site when I went with school and even when I worked there they only stayed onsite for 2 nights and then went to another resort off site. So this is going to be a change for then. To have the magic around 24/7!!! I think that iit is going to be magical. :wizard: ( sorry the smiley was looking at me like her wanted on the page.. LOL) As for the 3 meals a day. I don't know if it is going to be worth it or not but we are going to find out. I have been to Disney ALOT and my parents a couple of time so I'm thinking that this time we are going to slow down a little (LMAO) and take it slow so we are able to get everything in and not be rushed. I it usually a slower time of year so I am hoping that the lines are not that bad so we are able to get on the things that we want to and get FP's for those that the lines are to long.

anywho I just went into no where land there I think. Anyways, I think that we are just going to go and have what fills us up and move on. But if we are to full then we will forgo the Deluxe plan next time.

[MODisneyfan]

OMg I just noticed that I am past the 7 months mark!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

and I know my DS (10) will want to eat off the kids menu so that just makes it a deal-breaker.

That's what I am dealing with too. . . We had free dining last November and DS10 ordered off of the kids menu the whole week. I would have been pretty upset if I had paid the adult DDP price for him. So, until he eats a whole lot better the DDP is out for us.
Hi! Joining in too:banana: My family and I will be there Nov.13-20 at the Poly:banana::banana: Its almost ADR time:thumbsup2


:welcome:

YAY ~ Less than a month until my ADR day!! :cool1:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

OMg I just noticed that I am past the 7 months mark!

Oooooohhhhhh your ticker starts with a 6 !!! :banana:

[Buttercup2009]

My sister and I will be arriving on Nov. 13th thru the 21st!!! I went last year the week after Thanksgiving and while crowds were pretty low it looks like the week before Thanksgiving has even lower crowds (I'm hoping!). This will be my second trip to WDW and my sister's first. Staying at The Grand Floridian for the first time...can't wait!!!! :goodvibes

[Momof2Disneyboys]

My sister and I will be arriving on Nov. 13th thru the 21st!!! I went last year the week after Thanksgiving and while crowds were pretty low it looks like the week before Thanksgiving has even lower crowds (I'm hoping!). This will be my second trip to WDW and my sister's first. Staying at The Grand Floridian for the first time...can't wait!!!! :goodvibes

:welcome: YAY for the GF, it's such a beautiful resort.


Look at us on page 9 already!! :goodvibes

[eyor44]

We will be going November 20-26, staying at BLT in a studio.
Myself, DH, DS15 & DD7.

This is our third time going Thanksgiving week. Don't like the crowds as we used to go in October, but once DS hit middle school, we didn't feel like we could pull him out of school for a full week anymore. We do the DXDDP and it works for us. DH likes TS every night and we do a different character meal each morning. Since we are on vacation, this is our one splurge for the year.

[IggyLans]

Going November 11-20, staying at BCV!!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We will be going November 20-26, staying at BLT in a studio.
Myself, DH, DS15 & DD7.



Going November 11-20, staying at BCV!!!

:welcome: YAY ~ Lots of new November travelers this morning!! :yay:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

This is our third time going Thanksgiving week. Don't like the crowds as we used to go in October, but once DS hit middle school, we didn't feel like we could pull him out of school for a full week anymore. We do the DXDDP and it works for us. DH likes TS every night and we do a different character meal each morning. Since we are on vacation, this is our one splurge for the year.

Just how crowded is Thanksgiving week? My DS starts middle school the year after next. So I am thinking this trip is going to be the last one we can pull him out of school for a week. So looking ahead to 2011 I'm just not sure what we will do. We have no desire to go in the summer. DH and the kids can't stand the heat/humidity. But of course none of us like crowds. And I'm sure anytime my kids are off school, so will everybody else's kids. :confused3

[ksueboo]

Since we decided to stay off site for the first time instead of booking 2 rooms or doing the family suite, I have to book our dining reservations on separate days. Hopefully, I will still get us what we want at the approx. times we want them!!! This is what I am shooting for...

Sat. 11/6 Liberty Tree
Mon. 11/8 Akershus Breakfast or Lunch (any opinions here?)
Wed. 11/10 1900 Park Fare Bfast
Hoop Dee Doo Dinner (Cat. 2 or 3, any opinions?)

Think we are sticking with just four ressies this year since I don't want one on arrival/departure day and we are planning on going to church Sunday so I don't know were we'll end up after that. I know we are looking forward to the following food... haha...
Flame Tree BBQ
Dole Pineapple/orange float thingy (don't know how I have missed this one!)
anything at Epcot!

[Dsnymouse]

:welcome:

I think nearly everything, if not everything, should be up by then. We were there the second week of Nov last year and all the parks were decorated before we left on the 15th. The Castle Lights, MVMCP, and the Osborne Lights were up & running. The gingerbread house at the GF was almost finished, and set to be finished/open by the 16th. The resorts we not decorated yet. From what we heard their decorations would start going up the following week and everything would be fully decorated by Thanksgiving!


What is MVMCP? Does the Osborn Lights have an additional fee besides park entrance? Anyone know how I tell when I can book dining? Meaning is there a calendar that I can enter my date? Thanks everyone, looking so forward to this trip!

[Caitsmama]

What is MVMCP? Does the Osborn Lights have an additional fee besides park entrance? Anyone know how I tell when I can book dining? Meaning is there a calendar that I can enter my date? Thanks everyone, looking so forward to this trip!


MVMCP= Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party, select nights at the MK (admission is extra) a reg. ticket to the park won't get you into that party, it's an entirely different admission ticket. ;)

Osborn Light show is free and fantastic!! But, can get EXTREMELY crowded.. not for the claustrophobic! :lmao:

Generally, if you are on site, you can book dining ADRS 6mo. out, there is a calculator on the main dining page on wdwinfo.com . :) ETA: here is the dining calculation link -
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/pscalc/dispscalc.html

[Caitsmama]

Just how crowded is Thanksgiving week? My DS starts middle school the year after next. So I am thinking this trip is going to be the last one we can pull him out of school for a week. So looking ahead to 2011 I'm just not sure what we will do. We have no desire to go in the summer. DH and the kids can't stand the heat/humidity. But of course none of us like crowds. And I'm sure anytime my kids are off school, so will everybody else's kids. :confused3

Honestly, since you have obviously been to WDW before, i would say TG time would be fine! We go every TG -- the days up to about TG day aren't too too bad -- but TG day is very crowded at the MK (as you would probably expect) BUT, we have gone to MK on TG day and they opened EMH at 7am, and then we hit lots of stuff and were out by 10 am! :thumbsup2 After that, it's awful! LOL
Last year, we just hung out at the resort for Thurs and friday. Weekends are busy, but not uncontrolable.

It is what you make it.. that's my feeling. We just use the EMH (mostly a.m.) and then hang at the resort and swim in the afternoons.. I am WAY BEYOND spending 12 hr park days... :lmao: Where else can do you take them out of school for only 3 days (mon-weds) and get a possible 9 day vacation?! :thumbsup2

BTW -- i agree with you - i took dd out of school for 7 days this march (she's 3rd grade right now) and i will NEVER do it again!!We were down for the 1/2 marathon and then my sis got married at WDW - so we were there 11 days total. The amount of work she missed was too much (meaning more of the class room instruction).. i can see 2-3 days (MAYBE 4 in an extreme case), but i will never take her out for over a week (school days) again -- she missed 7 class days.. ugh..

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Since we decided to stay off site for the first time instead of booking 2 rooms or doing the family suite, I have to book our dining reservations on separate days. Hopefully, I will still get us what we want at the approx. times we want them!!! This is what I am shooting for...

Sat. 11/6 Liberty Tree
Mon. 11/8 Akershus Breakfast or Lunch (any opinions here?)
Wed. 11/10 1900 Park Fare Bfast
Hoop Dee Doo Dinner (Cat. 2 or 3, any opinions?)

Think we are sticking with just four ressies this year since I don't want one on arrival/departure day and we are planning on going to church Sunday so I don't know were we'll end up after that. I know we are looking forward to the following food... haha...
Flame Tree BBQ
Dole Pineapple/orange float thingy (don't know how I have missed this one!)
anything at Epcot!



I think you will be fine booking your ADR's one day at a time. The week you are going is not a busy week, so I bet you get everything you want!

Heck, last year I was still making changes to my ADR's a month out and was still able to get what I wanted!

Yes -- You must get a Dole Whip Float!! :cloud9:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Honestly, since you have obviously been to WDW before, i would say TG time would be fine! We go every TG -- the days up to about TG day aren't too too bad -- but TG day is very crowded at the MK (as you would probably expect) BUT, we have gone to MK on TG day and they opened EMH at 7am, and then we hit lots of stuff and were out by 10 am! :thumbsup2 After that, it's awful! LOL
Last year, we just hung out at the resort for Thurs and friday. Weekends are busy, but not uncontrolable.

It is what you make it.. that's my feeling. We just use the EMH (mostly a.m.) and then hang at the resort and swim in the afternoons.. I am WAY BEYOND spending 12 hr park days... :lmao: Where else can do you take them out of school for only 3 days (mon-weds) and get a possible 9 day vacation?! :thumbsup2

BTW -- i agree with you - i took dd out of school for 7 days this march (she's 3rd grade right now) and i will NEVER do it again!!We were down for the 1/2 marathon and then my sis got married at WDW - so we were there 11 days total. The amount of work she missed was too much (meaning more of the class room instruction).. i can see 2-3 days (MAYBE 4 in an extreme case), but i will never take her out for over a week (school days) again -- she missed 7 class days.. ugh..

Thanks for the info!:goodvibes

Yes, this year will be our 6th trip. So it's not like we will have to do and see everything on our 7th trip (2011)! :rotfl: We just hate crowds. And if the wait is over 20 minutes, my kids aren't interested! We are spoiled by traveling in the off season.

But yes, the make up work is terrible. We have only ever taken them out for 5 school days. It hasn't been bad on my younger one yet, but definitely hard on the older one the last 2 years. So TG week would be an option. We could go down the Fri night or Sat morning before TG and hit the parks hard until TG day and then take it easy. They would only miss 3 school days that way.

[Disney Mommy 3]

Monorail girl and buttercup..we are there the same days!!! I am doing the 13th-21st....wondering if DH will let me add on the 12th and squeeze in one more day!!! Probably not tho...Fridays are BUSY for him! But...its still gonna be grea! I am sooo excited!!! I am gonna call today and see if the pin code I got for our travel times can be applied to any other resorts besides a value---hmmmm...let ya know!!!

[MODisneyfan]

Since we decided to stay off site for the first time instead of booking 2 rooms or doing the family suite, I have to book our dining reservations on separate days. Hopefully, I will still get us what we want at the approx. times we want them!!! This is what I am shooting for...

Sat. 11/6 Liberty Tree
Mon. 11/8 Akershus Breakfast or Lunch (any opinions here?)
Wed. 11/10 1900 Park Fare Bfast
Hoop Dee Doo Dinner (Cat. 2 or 3, any opinions?)

Think we are sticking with just four ressies this year since I don't want one on arrival/departure day and we are planning on going to church Sunday so I don't know were we'll end up after that. I know we are looking forward to the following food... haha...
Flame Tree BBQ
Dole Pineapple/orange float thingy (don't know how I have missed this one!)
anything at Epcot!

Just an FYI on Akershus. Breakfast is an American breakfast where the rest of the meals are Norwegian so they can be a little different. I would look at the menu and go from there cause I went for dinner with some friends and I don't think I ate except for the bread and desert.

What is MVMCP? Does the Osborn Lights have an additional fee besides park entrance? Anyone know how I tell when I can book dining? Meaning is there a calendar that I can enter my date? Thanks everyone, looking so forward to this trip!

I LOVE MVMCP.. I know that someone already said what it is but if you get a chance and have the money you should atleast try it once. The characters are dressed in their christmas attire. Belle is in her christmas dress, The princesses are with their prince in Toontown. They have some great stage shows AND the castle is just beautiful. Plus the special parade and then holiday wishes is just magical. OH and it snows on main street. I have to admit that the first time I went I stood on main street with "snow" falling around me looking at the catle, drinking hot cocoa and cried.. It was just so magical!! Anywho, That is JMO on MVMCP..

Osborn Lights are not an additional fee and a MUST! It "snows" there too and the lights are just beautiful. I live close to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO and they are known for their Christmas lights so this is the only thing that really stood out on the Christmas lights to me besides the castle. I'm spoiled I guess. (there is over 3 million chrstimas lights at SDC and it is only one park From what I have hear there are only 1-2 million on the entire Disney property durring the holiday season. )

[Momof2Disneyboys]

In honor of page 10!! :goodvibes



Look out November ~ Here we come! :cool1:


grace&phillipsmom ~ Oct 25-Nov 3 ?
raykay ~ Oct 25-Nov 5 POFQ
disneysuncat ~ Oct 28-Nov 8 POFQ
Disneymom1218 ~ Oct 30-Nov 5 POP
Samshane ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 ?
stefplus3 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 ?
Amosser ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 Poly
Sharig5576 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 POP
MomToAp1699 ~ Oct 30-Nov 8 POP
Shopn24seven ~ Oct31-Nov 6 CR
Hillbeans ~ Nov 1-6 AKV/BLT
jmc318 ~ Nov 1-7 BLT
jdb1232 ~ Nov 2-7 VWL
mollybug2 ~ Nov 3-8 Bonnet Creek
kazlac ~ Nov 4-13 FW
Ksueboo ~ Nov 5-12 Windsor Hills
DisneyBoundinDec ~ Nov 5-13 Poly
ursula28 ~ Nov 5-14 BCV
monica22535 ~ Nov 5-16 BC
Momof2Disneyboys ~ Nov 6-13 BWI
garrsmom ~ Nov 6-13 CBR
VikingInMouseEars ~ Nov 6-13 POP
Sebastian the crab ~ Nov 6-19 BLT
ramsfootball92 ~ Nov 7-10 OKW
rannico ~ Nov 7-11 CBR
WAHkoMom ~ Nov 7-13 BWV
cheltoday ~ Nov 7-13 ASMo
Andrea73 ~ Nov 7-14 POP
jstarcze ~ Nov 8-12 BLT
sjs314 ~ Nov 8-13 AKL
Hmom ~ Nov 9-17 AKV
Pills ~ Nov 9-17 WL
ronacele@earthlink.n ~ Nov 9-17 BLT
diamondpixienc ~ Nov 10-15 ?
LuvLuvLuv ~ Nov 10-16 WL
northcoast momma ~ Nov 10-17 THV
Breezysmom ~ Nov 10-17 Poly
discott ~ Nov 10-19 AKV
Hugpug ~ Nov 10-20 POP/POR
mickey2minnie1 ~ Nov 11-15 CBR
JohnsonsRUs ~ Nov 11-16 POP
tree320 ~ Nov 11-19 Wonder/BLT
IggyLans ~ Nov 11-20 BCV
MODisneyfan ~ Nov 12-20 POP
Heidi Loves Disney ~ Nov 12-21 POFQ
dawnmommy ~ Nov 13-19 Poly
Rootskate ~ Nov 13-19 AKL
Smhall ~ Nov 13-20 BCV
GlennI ~ Nov 13-20 ?
monorail girl ~ Nov 13-20 Poly
ethansmommy ~ Nov 13-20 WL
Disney Mommy 3 ~ Nov 13-20 BC
Buttercup2009 ~ Nov 13-21 GF
thelittlemermaid ~ Nov 18-25 ASMu
pirateofthecarolinas ~ Nov 18-26 GF
Px4 ~ Nov 19-26 GF
Dsnymouse ~ Nov 19-26 BWV
eyor44 ~ Nov 20-26 BLT
Red81301 ~ Nov 20-27 POFQ
txmommy34 ~ Nov 20-27 ASMu
Caitsmama ~ Nov 20-28 Dolphin
MickeyMomOfThree ~ Nov 20-29 ASSp
alexensmom ~ Nov 21-27 WL
eah7 ~ Nov 21-27 YC
falcon ~ Nov 23-28 OKW
Lcaemom ~ Nov 23-Dec 1 WL
mannpeg729 ~ Nov 25-28 AKL
BLGuterl ~ Nov 26-30 CBR
NC State ~ Nov 26-Dec 4 ASMu
KSBelle ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 WL
disney pro ~ Nov 27-Dec 4 BC
Mickey Mom ~ Nov 27-Dec 7 POR
Kimberly Hill ~ Nov 28-Dec 3 ?
Scrappychar ~ Nov 28-Dec 8 ?
tinkerbell48 ~ Nov 28-? CBR
Nichol&Becker ~ Nov 29-Dec 7 FWC
Tinker Tam ~ Nov 30-Dec 8 POP
Susiesnowflake ~ Nov 30-Dec 9 ?

[Buttercup2009]

Monorail girl and buttercup..we are there the same days!!! I am doing the 13th-21st....wondering if DH will let me add on the 12th and squeeze in one more day!!! Probably not tho...Fridays are BUSY for him! But...its still gonna be grea! I am sooo excited!!! I am gonna call today and see if the pin code I got for our travel times can be applied to any other resorts besides a value---hmmmm...let ya know!!!


Yes we are going to be there the same days!!! :cool1: I thought about adding on Fri. the 12th also since I'm off Thursday the 11th for Veterans day already but I can't decide! I was reading some of your trip report from 09...what a beautiful family you have! :goodvibes

[Px4]

In honor of page 10!! :goodvibes



Look out November ~ Here we come! :cool1:


grace&phillipsmom ~ Oct 25-Nov 3 ?
raykay ~ Oct 25-Nov 5 POFQ
disneysuncat ~ Oct 28-Nov 8 POFQ
Disneymom1218 ~ Oct 30-Nov 5 POP
Samshane ~ Oct 30-Nov 6 ?
stefplus3 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 ?
Amosser ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 Poly
Sharig5576 ~ Oct 30-Nov 7 POP
MomToAp1699 ~ Oct 30-Nov 8 POP
Shopn24seven ~ Oct31-Nov 6 CR
Hillbeans ~ Nov 1-6 AKV/BLT
jmc318 ~ Nov 1-7 BLT
jdb1232 ~ Nov 2-7 VWL
mollybug2 ~ Nov 3-8 Bonnet Creek
kazlac ~ Nov 4-13 FW
Ksueboo ~ Nov 5-12 Windsor Hills
DisneyBoundinDec ~ Nov 5-13 Poly
ursula28 ~ Nov 5-14 BCV
monica22535 ~ Nov 5-16 BC
Momof2Disneyboys ~ Nov 6-13 BWI
garrsmom ~ Nov 6-13 CBR
VikingInMouseEars ~ Nov 6-13 POP
Sebastian the crab ~ Nov 6-19 BLT
ramsfootball92 ~ Nov 7-10 OKW
rannico ~ Nov 7-11 CBR
WAHkoMom ~ Nov 7-13 BWV
cheltoday ~ Nov 7-13 ASMo
Andrea73 ~ Nov 7-14 POP
jstarcze ~ Nov 8-12 BLT
sjs314 ~ Nov 8-13 AKL
Hmom ~ Nov 9-17 AKV
Pills ~ Nov 9-17 WL
ronacele@earthlink.n ~ Nov 9-17 BLT
diamondpixienc ~ Nov 10-15 ?
LuvLuvLuv ~ Nov 10-16 WL
northcoast momma ~ Nov 10-17 THV
Breezysmom ~ Nov 10-17 Poly
discott ~ Nov 10-19 AKV
Hugpug ~ Nov 10-20 POP/POR
mickey2minnie1 ~ Nov 11-15 CBR
JohnsonsRUs ~ Nov 11-16 POP
tree320 ~ Nov 11-19 Wonder/BLT
IggyLans ~ Nov 11-20 BCV
MODisneyfan ~ Nov 12-20 POP
Heidi Loves Disney ~ Nov 12-21 POFQ
dawnmommy ~ Nov 13-19 Poly
Rootskate ~ Nov 13-19 AKL
Smhall ~ Nov 13-20 BCV
GlennI ~ Nov 13-20 ?
monorail girl ~ Nov 13-20 Poly
ethansmommy ~ Nov 13-20 WL
Disney Mommy 3 ~ Nov 13-20 BC
Buttercup2009 ~ Nov 13-21 GF
thelittlemermaid ~ Nov 18-25 ASMu
pirateofthecarolinas ~ Nov 18-26 GF
Px4 ~ Nov 19-25 GF
Dsnymouse ~ Nov 19-26 BWV
eyor44 ~ Nov 20-26 BLT
Red81301 ~ Nov 20-27 POFQ
txmommy34 ~ Nov 20-27 ASMu
Caitsmama ~ Nov 20-28 Dolphin
MickeyMomOfThree ~ Nov 20-29 ASSp
alexensmom ~ Nov 21-27 WL
eah7 ~ Nov 21-27 YC
falcon ~ Nov 23-28 OKW
Lcaemom ~ Nov 23-Dec 1 WL
mannpeg729 ~ Nov 25-28 AKL
BLGuterl ~ Nov 26-30 CBR
NC State ~ Nov 26-Dec 4 ASMu
KSBelle ~ Nov 27-Dec 3 WL
disney pro ~ Nov 27-Dec 4 BC
Mickey Mom ~ Nov 27-Dec 7 POR
Kimberly Hill ~ Nov 28-Dec 3 ?
Scrappychar ~ Nov 28-Dec 8 ?
tinkerbell48 ~ Nov 28-? CBR
Nichol&Becker ~ Nov 29-Dec 7 FWC
Tinker Tam ~ Nov 30-Dec 8 POP
Susiesnowflake ~ Nov 30-Dec 9 ?


I'm 19-26th! Can't be shortin' me a day now! ;)

[eyor44]

Just how crowded is Thanksgiving week? My DS starts middle school the year after next. So I am thinking this trip is going to be the last one we can pull him out of school for a week. So looking ahead to 2011 I'm just not sure what we will do. We have no desire to go in the summer. DH and the kids can't stand the heat/humidity. But of course none of us like crowds. And I'm sure anytime my kids are off school, so will everybody else's kids. :confused3

Honestly, since you have obviously been to WDW before, i would say TG time would be fine! We go every TG -- the days up to about TG day aren't too too bad -- but TG day is very crowded at the MK (as you would probably expect) BUT, we have gone to MK on TG day and they opened EMH at 7am, and then we hit lots of stuff and were out by 10 am! :thumbsup2 After that, it's awful! LOL
Last year, we just hung out at the resort for Thurs and friday. Weekends are busy, but not uncontrolable.

It is what you make it.. that's my feeling. We just use the EMH (mostly a.m.) and then hang at the resort and swim in the afternoons.. I am WAY BEYOND spending 12 hr park days... :lmao: Where else can do you take them out of school for only 3 days (mon-weds) and get a possible 9 day vacation?! :thumbsup2

BTW -- i agree with you - i took dd out of school for 7 days this march (she's 3rd grade right now) and i will NEVER do it again!!We were down for the 1/2 marathon and then my sis got married at WDW - so we were there 11 days total. The amount of work she missed was too much (meaning more of the class room instruction).. i can see 2-3 days (MAYBE 4 in an extreme case), but i will never take her out for over a week (school days) again -- she missed 7 class days.. ugh..

Thanks for the info!:goodvibes

Yes, this year will be our 6th trip. So it's not like we will have to do and see everything on our 7th trip (2011)! :rotfl: We just hate crowds. And if the wait is over 20 minutes, my kids aren't interested! We are spoiled by traveling in the off season.

But yes, the make up work is terrible. We have only ever taken them out for 5 school days. It hasn't been bad on my younger one yet, but definitely hard on the older one the last 2 years. So TG week would be an option. We could go down the Fri night or Sat morning before TG and hit the parks hard until TG day and then take it easy. They would only miss 3 school days that way.

The first part of the week is fine, it is TG and after that gets really crowded. We won't wait over 20 minutes for a ride either, so plan your ADRs and FPs accordingly. TG we eat three TS' at Epcot and just hit rides that have low lines, you can find them, and wander through the countries.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I'm 19-26th! Can't be shortin' me a day now! ;)

No, we can't have that! :goodvibes

I'll get that changed right away!! :thumbsup2

[TheDisneyBunch]

Just found this thread and am excited to join the fun! :)

We are looking at arriving on the 12th - 15th at either Riverside or French Quarter. Then we will switch over to the Boardwalk Villa's for the 15th - 19th.

We are SOOOOO excited. :cool1: We have only ever gone in Sept so Nov is going to be totally new to us.

[ChiMom]

Hi, all. I've been reading the DIS threads like crazy to prepare for our first trip to Fort Wilderness Nov. 10-19. I visited MK, EP, and MGM once about 25 years ago and my partner saw MK once 34 years ago! :eek: We're both 60 but feel like kids thinking about all the fun stuff ahead. :banana: I hope our expectation of the typical low low crowds for that time of year pans out. We're not so good at standing in lines very long: bad backs, bad knees, bad ankles...but we'll be happy to suffer in Disney!:yay:

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

[Momof2Disneyboys]

The first part of the week is fine, it is TG and after that gets really crowded. We won't wait over 20 minutes for a ride either, so plan your ADRs and FPs accordingly. TG we eat three TS' at Epcot and just hit rides that have low lines, you can find them, and wander through the countries.

Thanks for the info! :goodvibes

Just found this thread and am excited to join the fun! :)

We are looking at arriving on the 12th - 15th at either Riverside or French Quarter. Then we will switch over to the Boardwalk Villa's for the 15th - 19th.

We are SOOOOO excited. :cool1: We have only ever gone in Sept so Nov is going to be totally new to us.

Hi, all. I've been reading the DIS threads like crazy to prepare for our first trip to Fort Wilderness Nov. 10-19. I visited MK, EP, and MGM once about 25 years ago and my partner saw MK once 34 years ago! :eek: We're both 60 but feel like kids thinking about all the fun stuff ahead. :banana: I hope our expectation of the typical low low crowds for that time of year pans out. We're not so good at standing in lines very long: bad backs, bad knees, bad ankles...but we'll be happy to suffer in Disney!:yay:

Barbara
Somerset, NJ


:welcome: to both of you!!

[woniu456]

I am here :goodvibes

[Disney Mommy 3]

I am here :goodvibes

WOW!!! And all the way from China?! How cool!!! :welcome:

[dolphindan1]

I'm 19-26th! Can't be shortin' me a day now! ;)

I didnt even make the list....but i am still going...:lmao:

[tree320]

We did DDP last time we went, but that was in 2007 and then the TS meal included an appetizer (no longer for adults) so it was a lot of food and we felt spoiled! At that time, both our kids were under 10 and the childrens DDP was SO worth the money. Now they're both 10+, so we'd have to pay for 4 adults and I know my DS (10) will want to eat off the kids menu so that just makes it a deal-breaker. We're looking into whether we'd save money by buying one annual park pass (we save $100 as DVC members) and get a TIW card for $75. This gets us 20% off at lots of restaurants, including alcohol. :banana:

I started a spreadsheet, but I haven't figured out if it's worth it yet or not. :teacher:

The fun is in the planning!

What is a TIW card? We have annual passes. We are a family of 5 (3 adults) and TS really adds up. We have a 2BR BLT so we have a kitchen for breakfast and some dinners, but we like to do lunch in the parks, so if this TIW can help with that my DH would be happier. Is it good for CS or just TS?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I am here :goodvibes

Welcome! :goodvibes
I didnt even make the list....but i am still going...:lmao:

I'm not sure you ever listed your info. . . Either that or I somehow missed it! :upsidedow

we will be there the full week before thanksgiving....

Okay, just went back and found your first post. . . If you want to share your dates and resort I will get you added! :thumbsup2

What is a TIW card? We have annual passes. We are a family of 5 (3 adults) and TS really adds up. We have a 2BR BLT so we have a kitchen for breakfast and some dinners, but we like to do lunch in the parks, so if this TIW can help with that my DH would be happier. Is it good for CS or just TS?

Tables In Wonderland card, I think. . . And I think it gets you 20% off at WDW restaurants. . . But you'll have to wait for someone else for the details because I'm not too sure of them. . .

[rannico]

Alright guys, I need some advice from the Disney experts. We will arrive Sunday November 7th to CBR, probably around 10:30 a.m. (We're driving from Daytona with a rental car.) Currently I have only booked two day tickets and was planning Monday MK and Tuesday DHS. I was planning on Wednesday to hang out at the pool, go to Downtown Disney, have a nice dinner and relax our last day. Our flight leaves Thursday morning so we will not have any time on departure day. Should I upgrade our tickets to a three day and go to AK on Sunday afternoon? I really would like the boys to see AK but is it worth the extra $270 for basically a half day in the park? If I was to upgrade our tickets to three day, then I may as well do four day for the price. However, then I would really be trying to cram stuff in!

When I first started planning this trip, I thought that two days in an amusement park were plenty for the kids. Then I started reading these boards and have become addicted! I may have to start planning another trip for next year for a full week, four days is definately not enough time.

Any recommendations?

[sjs314]

Found this posted on AllEars, not sure how reliable it is but in case anyone is interested :santa:

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on November 12 and then on select nights throughout December. Official details on the special after-hours party, which requires a separate admission ticket, have not yet been released, but will be available soon at www.DisneyWorld.com/holidays .

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Alright guys, I need some advice from the Disney experts. We will arrive Sunday November 7th to CBR, probably around 10:30 a.m. (We're driving from Daytona with a rental car.) Currently I have only booked two day tickets and was planning Monday MK and Tuesday DHS. I was planning on Wednesday to hang out at the pool, go to Downtown Disney, have a nice dinner and relax our last day. Our flight leaves Thursday morning so we will not have any time on departure day. Should I upgrade our tickets to a three day and go to AK on Sunday afternoon? I really would like the boys to see AK but is it worth the extra $270 for basically a half day in the park? If I was to upgrade our tickets to three day, then I may as well do four day for the price. However, then I would really be trying to cram stuff in!

When I first started planning this trip, I thought that two days in an amusement park were plenty for the kids. Then I started reading these boards and have become addicted! I may have to start planning another trip for next year for a full week, four days is definately not enough time.

Any recommendations?


Wow, that's a hard one. . . . I probably wouldn't pay $270 to spend a half day in AK. But then, AK isn't my favorite park either. . . I would pay it and try to squeeze Epcot into your plans.

Also, MK is known for being very busy on Monday's. So you might want to take that into consideration. I would definitely get 3 or 4 days tickets if you can. You don't have to spend the entire day each day at the parks, so you will still have time for a nice relaxing dinner, some resort time, and shopping at DTD.

Maybe check into CBR in the 7th. Unpack, swim, relax, make a dinner ADR, head to DTD for shopping that evening. Monday I would do Epcot (or AK if that's the park you choose), DHS on Tuesday, and MK on Wednesday.

We usually do the parks in half days. We either go right at opening and stay until about 3-4:00. Or we head to the park around 1-2:00 and stay until closing. That way we can enjoy the parks, but not feel like our vacation is rushed.

Good luck! :goodvibes


Found this posted on AllEars, not sure how reliable it is but in case anyone is interested :santa:

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on November 12 and then on select nights throughout December. Official details on the special after-hours party, which requires a separate admission ticket, have not yet been released, but will be available soon at www.DisneyWorld.com/holidays .

Well that is interesting. . . the party's are starting on a Friday night. The night before I leave!!

Thanks for sharing!

I wish something would come out about the Osborne Lights soon! :wizard:

[sjs314]

I know I am a little bummed we leave on the 13th too, I hope they are wrong and it is earlier in the week, I have this bad feeling I am going to miss the Osborne Lights :sad1:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I know I am a little bummed we leave on the 13th too, I hope they are wrong and it is earlier in the week, I have this bad feeling I am going to miss the Osborne Lights :sad1:

I do too. . . :confused:

*BUT -- last year the OL started the same exact night as the MVMCP did. . .

So, we may be able to squeeze it in there!!! :wizard:

[sjs314]

I do too. . . :confused:

*BUT -- last year the OL started the same exact night as the MVMCP did. . .

So, we may be able to squeeze it in there!!! :wizard:

:idea:Hmmm Maybe we can extend our trips by a day

[Caitsmama]

We always miss MVMCP-- they usually have it the night before we arrive, and the night we leave.. LMAO.. we extended our trip 3 days one year to go -- but don't want dd to miss more school so i won't do that this time around.

[sjs314]

Changed our dates , added a day now we will be there November 8-14 at AKV:banana:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Alright guys, I need some advice from the Disney experts. We will arrive Sunday November 7th to CBR, probably around 10:30 a.m. (We're driving from Daytona with a rental car.) Currently I have only booked two day tickets and was planning Monday MK and Tuesday DHS. I was planning on Wednesday to hang out at the pool, go to Downtown Disney, have a nice dinner and relax our last day. Our flight leaves Thursday morning so we will not have any time on departure day. Should I upgrade our tickets to a three day and go to AK on Sunday afternoon? I really would like the boys to see AK but is it worth the extra $270 for basically a half day in the park? If I was to upgrade our tickets to three day, then I may as well do four day for the price. However, then I would really be trying to cram stuff in!

When I first started planning this trip, I thought that two days in an amusement park were plenty for the kids. Then I started reading these boards and have become addicted! I may have to start planning another trip for next year for a full week, four days is definately not enough time.

Any recommendations?

Just my 2 cents: if you reeeeeaaalllly want to do AK...go on Sun after you get there. Have lunch then head over there....stay till park closing, that should give you enough time to at least get the feel for the park. Find a good thread with info on the AK and be planning what you think your kids would like to see the most and aim for that...even if it's just one or two things.That won't be too overwhelming.
Maybe do DHS on the Monday instead of MK...shelly is right...MK is busy on Mondays!
Tues at MK...get there at Rope Drop and do your favorite things first...getting FastPasses for the ones you will need.....If you want to do Epcot I would do that over DTD on Wed. You definitely wont be able to see it all...so YES!!! Plan a longer trip soon!!! But...this way you can hit the highlights and get a feel for how the parks are laid out.... You may want to get a good guidebook...like Birnbaums, or Passporter, or whatever is available at your bookstores....don't be unprepared!!! And know that you will walk A LOT!!! Have good walking shoes that are broken in! So...that's my advice!!! Have fun planning and keep us posted!!!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Changed our dates , added a day now we will be there November 8-14 at AKV:banana:

Lucky!! :goodvibes:cool1:

Just my 2 cents: if you reeeeeaaalllly want to do AK...go on Sun after you get there. Have lunch then head over there....stay till park closing, that should give you enough time to at least get the feel for the park. Find a good thread with info on the AK and be planning what you think your kids would like to see the most and aim for that...even if it's just one or two things.That won't be too overwhelming.
Maybe do DHS on the Monday instead of MK...shelly is right...MK is busy on Mondays!


That's a good idea to go to AK in the afternoon the day she arrives. . . An afternoon there is long enough to cover the main attractions.

Yes, I think we all learn the hard way to avoid MK on Monday's!! :rotfl:

[rannico]

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful advice, exactly what I was looking for. I think what I may do is upgrade the tickets to four day tickets and plan them according to your advice on the busier days at each park. Also, if I do that I may consider switching to a value resort. The main reason that I picked CBR was because I figured we would be at the resort quite a bit and therefore I liked the zero entry pool for my little one and the waterslides for the older one. However, if we are not going to be at the resort much, there is no sense in spending the extra just for the pool. I also really liked the theming at CBR for myself but I think the boys might like the theming at the values better. Hmm, guess I still have time to decide. Thank you!

[Tinkerbell53]

Hey fellow November travelers! We will be going 11/6 to 11/13 if you'd like to add us to your list. This will be our first Nov trip ever and I am super excited to see Christmas decorations. We usually go in Jan or Feb. We have 8 people total and will be staying at Windsor Hills.

I really want to check out MVMCP and I see someone posted the first party as 11/12. How hard would it be to get tickets for the first party? Should I buy them as soon as they become available? I imagine the first party is probably pretty crowded.

Sounds like November is a great time to go from reading all your posts with good weather, beautiful Christmas decorations, and low crowds. I am super excited especially since our last trip was in Feb 07! Way too long!!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful advice, exactly what I was looking for. I think what I may do is upgrade the tickets to four day tickets and plan them according to your advice on the busier days at each park. Also, if I do that I may consider switching to a value resort. The main reason that I picked CBR was because I figured we would be at the resort quite a bit and therefore I liked the zero entry pool for my little one and the waterslides for the older one. However, if we are not going to be at the resort much, there is no sense in spending the extra just for the pool. I also really liked the theming at CBR for myself but I think the boys might like the theming at the values better. Hmm, guess I still have time to decide. Thank you!

You're welcome! :goodvibes I'm sure it will all work out for you!

Hey fellow November travelers! We will be going 11/6 to 11/13 if you'd like to add us to your list. This will be our first Nov trip ever and I am super excited to see Christmas decorations. We usually go in Jan or Feb. We have 8 people total and will be staying at Windsor Hills.

I really want to check out MVMCP and I see someone posted the first party as 11/12. How hard would it be to get tickets for the first party? Should I buy them as soon as they become available? I imagine the first party is probably pretty crowded.

Sounds like November is a great time to go from reading all your posts with good weather, beautiful Christmas decorations, and low crowds. I am super excited especially since our last trip was in Feb 07! Way too long!!!

:welcome: I sure will get you added to the list! :thumbsup2

You picked a great week. :goodvibes (That's my week)

I would get your MVMCP tickets as soon as they come out. I started a thread once and asked how crowded the party was the first week it is offered. . . I got very contradicting opinions. :confused3 Some would say VERY busy - stay away!! And others would say it wasn't crowded at all and all the rides were walk ons. . .

Yes, November is a great time to go. We liked it best of all the times of the year we have gone! :goodvibes

[ChiMom]

Many of you have referred to the OL. I don't know about them. :confused3 What, where, when? And I never expected to be able to go to the MVMCP in mid-Nov. How much extra $$ is it? Thanks!

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

[Momof2Disneyboys]

The Osborne Lights display is at DHS and it is included with admission. It is awesome!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/special-events/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Some Fall/November info that was in the AllEars newsletter this week:


The first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on September 14 and then on select nights up through November 1. Official information about specific dates and tickets has not been released yet, but will be available soon at www.disneyworld.com/halloween.

The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on November 12 and then on select nights throughout December. Official details on the special after-hours party, which requires a separate admission ticket, have not yet been released, but will be available soon at www.DisneyWorld.com/holidays.

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The Children's Miracle Network Classic will be held November 11-14 on Disney's Palm and Magnolia golf courses. The 40th chapter of this PGA TOUR tradition is the final official-money event of the PGA TOUR season. More information: www.ChildrensMiracleNetworkClassic.com.

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The Old Spice Classic will feature 12 basketball games over three days, November 25, 26 and 28, at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year, California, Notre Dame, Temple, Texas A&M and Wisconsin will be joined by Boston College, Georgia and Manhattan for a Thanksgiving weekend basketball feast. Additional information can be found on the Old Spice Classic Web site at www.OldSpiceClassic.com. For more information about ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, visit www.DisneySports.com.

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The Festival of the Masters art show at Downtown Disney will be held November 12 - 14, 2010.

http://allears.net/btp/festmast.htm

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The name for the new authentic Neapolitan pizzeria operated by the Patina Restaurant Group in the Italy pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase has been revealed: Via Napoli. The restaurant will have wood-burning ovens, and will import water from a source that most resembles the water in Naples, Italy, home of some of the world's best pizza dough. This 300-seat pizzeria will feature a menu inspired by the famous pizzerias of southern Italy. The menu also will feature pastas, salads, sandwiches and Italian wines. The Patina Restaurant Group also operates Tutto Italia Ristorante at the pavilion.

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[Momof2Disneyboys]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26 :santa:

[sjs314]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26 :santa:

You took some awesome pics of the Osborne Lights :thumbsup2 now I want to see them even more, going back to read your entire TR and get me a Disney fix :yay:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

You took some awesome pics of the Osborne Lights :thumbsup2 now I want to see them even more, going back to read your entire TR and get me a Disney fix :yay:


Thanks, enjoy! :goodvibes

[Disney Mommy 3]

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful advice, exactly what I was looking for. I think what I may do is upgrade the tickets to four day tickets and plan them according to your advice on the busier days at each park. Also, if I do that I may consider switching to a value resort. The main reason that I picked CBR was because I figured we would be at the resort quite a bit and therefore I liked the zero entry pool for my little one and the waterslides for the older one. However, if we are not going to be at the resort much, there is no sense in spending the extra just for the pool. I also really liked the theming at CBR for myself but I think the boys might like the theming at the values better. Hmm, guess I still have time to decide. Thank you!

The Value resorts have really neat themes for their pools too! U don't have to give it up completely!! I love the ASMusic pool with the gang from the Three Cabelleros!!!!
Shelly!! Congrats on 14,000 posts!!!!!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks Shawna! :goodvibes I missed it. :confused: I knew I was going to hit it today, but then forgot!!

YAY for 14,000 posts! party:



Boy I must have a lot to say! :laughing:

[eah7]

Those pictures are great!!! I can't wait for my grandsons to see them and to experience everything Disney!

[ChiMom]

Thanks, Momof2DisneyBoys, for sharing the pix of the OL. Fantastic! I vaguely remember the news story of this donation from the family whose Christmas lighting got too grand for their home. What a neat addition to the park.

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Those pictures are great!!! I can't wait for my grandsons to see them and to experience everything Disney!

Thanks, Momof2DisneyBoys, for sharing the pix of the OL. Fantastic! I vaguely remember the news story of this donation from the family whose Christmas lighting got too grand for their home. What a neat addition to the park.

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! :goodvibes Here's a little video I took of the lights ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDazdnxnPeE

[WAHkoMom]

What is a TIW card? We have annual passes. We are a family of 5 (3 adults) and TS really adds up. We have a 2BR BLT so we have a kitchen for breakfast and some dinners, but we like to do lunch in the parks, so if this TIW can help with that my DH would be happier. Is it good for CS or just TS?

Sorry, tree320, but I didn't check in yesterday, so I'm just reading your question tonight.

As Momof2Disneyboys wrote, TIW stands for "Tables In Wonderland" and I learned about it here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm (Apparently, this used to be called "Disney Dining Experience".)

Since you already have annual passes, one person in your party would purchase the TIW card for $75.00, and your party gets 20% off of all food and beverage purchases (including alcoholic beverages) at the participating Disney restaurants.

At first I was worried that the restaurants we really want to eat at would not participate, but most of them are on the list! Specifically: California Grill, Hoop-Dee-Doo Review, ESPN, Flying Fish, Kouzzina's, Bluezoo, Kona Cafe, Ohana's, Le Cellier, Coral Reef, Rose & Crown Pub, Liberty Tree Tavern, plus TONs more. Granted, I don't think we'll actually be able to eat at all these places, but that's the thing that appeals to me about TIW - we could pop in for just drinks and/or an appetizer and get 20% off on the whole bill. Some people may not like the 18% gratuity that is automatically added on, but we typically tip 20% unless service is REALLY bad, so that is no biggie to me.

I didn't really scour the list of restaurants for CS specifically, but check out the URL above for all the choices.

Hope that helps! :flower3:

[dolphindan1]

Okay, just went back and found your first post. . . If you want to share your dates and resort I will get you added! :thumbsup2

We will be there 13th to 21st I believe and staying at Bonnet Creek..love the resort and the location....a 2 bedroom/2bath for 90 a nite and Epcot and Magic kingdom fireworks from the balcony cant beat it...plus we have to go onto Disney property to get there...

[ksueboo]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26 :santa:

Thanks for sharing that! Neat! We haven't seen this before. Going 5th-12th so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will start before we leave!

[jraymond503]

We are traveling to Disney November 7-13th :)

It will be me, DH, and our children DD (6) DS (4) and DD (2).

We will be driving in from CT with on overnight stay in NC. We arrive on the 7th and are staying at the All-Star Movies Resort. We are doing the Deluxe dining plan. We leave the 13th for Port Canaveral where we will be staying one night then boarding Royal Caribbeans Freedom of the Seas for a 7-night Western caribbean cruise :)

We are all extremely excited and hope for nice weather and low crowds!!!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for sharing that! Neat! We haven't seen this before. Going 5th-12th so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will start before we leave!

You're welcome! :goodvibes

My fingers are crossed too!! :wizard:

We are traveling to Disney November 7-13th :)

It will be me, DH, and our children DD (6) DS (4) and DD (2).

We will be driving in from CT with on overnight stay in NC. We arrive on the 7th and are staying at the All-Star Movies Resort. We are doing the Deluxe dining plan. We leave the 13th for Port Canaveral where we will be staying one night then boarding Royal Caribbeans Freedom of the Seas for a 7-night Western caribbean cruise :)

We are all extremely excited and hope for nice weather and low crowds!!!



:welcome:

Sounds like an awesome vacation - WDW and a cruise!! :cool1:

[tree320]

Sorry, tree320, but I didn't check in yesterday, so I'm just reading your question tonight.

As Momof2Disneyboys wrote, TIW stands for "Tables In Wonderland" and I learned about it here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm (Apparently, this used to be called "Disney Dining Experience".)

Since you already have annual passes, one person in your party would purchase the TIW card for $75.00, and your party gets 20% off of all food and beverage purchases (including alcoholic beverages) at the participating Disney restaurants.

At first I was worried that the restaurants we really want to eat at would not participate, but most of them are on the list! Specifically: California Grill, Hoop-Dee-Doo Review, ESPN, Flying Fish, Kouzzina's, Bluezoo, Kona Cafe, Ohana's, Le Cellier, Coral Reef, Rose & Crown Pub, Liberty Tree Tavern, plus TONs more. Granted, I don't think we'll actually be able to eat at all these places, but that's the thing that appeals to me about TIW - we could pop in for just drinks and/or an appetizer and get 20% off on the whole bill. Some people may not like the 18% gratuity that is automatically added on, but we typically tip 20% unless service is REALLY bad, so that is no biggie to me.

I didn't really scour the list of restaurants for CS specifically, but check out the URL above for all the choices.

Hope that helps! :flower3:

Thanks for the info! I'm not sure we would get to use it enough to pay for itself. I think we will still be stuffed from all the food we plan on eating on the Wonder.:rotfl: If I had known about it on our last trip in Jan. when we bought the AP, I think I would have bought it. I will look at the prices of the places we might eat. Thanks again. This is why I love Disboards! So much info I wish I knew on our first trips.

[summerlady]

It's official: I booked this morning using the 30% room discount pincode that I received in yesterday's email (YAY!). POFQ, November 29-December 5. DH, DGD10, me and hopefully, DD (I'll add her later if she decides to come with). :cloud9:

If extended free dining is offered as it was last year, I'll have to change things, especially since DGD10 is now a Disney adult, but for now it's all good. :lovestruc

[Momof2Disneyboys]

It's official: I booked this morning using the 30% room discount pincode that I received in yesterday's email (YAY!). POFQ, November 29-December 5. DH, DGD10, me and hopefully, DD (I'll add her later if she decides to come with). :cloud9:

If extended free dining is offered as it was last year, I'll have to change things, especially since DGD10 is now a Disney adult, but for now it's all good. :lovestruc

Welcome and congrats on booking today!! :goodvibes:cool1:

[summerlady]

Welcome and congrats on booking today!! :goodvibes:cool1:

Thank you! I can't wait. November is SO far away, not that I'm wishing the spring and summer to go by too fast, but....:rolleyes1

[Caitsmama]

Don't want to confuse you - but we just switched resorts again! Got a PIN, and switched from the Dolphin to POP - saved $1400!!!

[arbarks]

November is our favorite time to go! We'll be visiting 11/13-11/20, staying at POR :woohoo:

[Disney Mommy 3]

Don't want to confuse you - but we just switched resorts again! Got a PIN, and switched from the Dolphin to POP - saved $1400!!!

That's amazing isn't it?! That's how much we saved with our Pin also!! Congrats!

November is our favorite time to go! We'll be visiting 11/13-11/20, staying at POR :woohoo:

This is my week too! I can't wait!

[Brenle]

November is our favorite time to go! We'll be visiting 11/13-11/20, staying at POR :woohoo:

Do tell, what do you like most about being there in November?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thank you! I can't wait. November is SO far away, not that I'm wishing the spring and summer to go by too fast, but....:rolleyes1

:laughing: I know what you mean!! I love spring and summer, but it's okay if they go by quickly this year!! ::yes::

Don't want to confuse you - but we just switched resorts again! Got a PIN, and switched from the Dolphin to POP - saved $1400!!!

Congrats on the PIN! :thumbsup2

November is our favorite time to go! We'll be visiting 11/13-11/20, staying at POR :woohoo:

:welcome:

November is great and so is POR!! :goodvibes

[nep84]

I don't know all these acronyms yet but myself, my wife, my 14 and 11 year olds are going from 11/3 - 11/13.

We're staying at the Pop Century. We've decided on 3 days at MK, 3 days at Epcot, 2 Days at Hollywood studios, 1 day at Animal Kingdom, and 1 day at Universal (we're big Harry Potter fans).

We're on the Deluxe Dining Plan. I saw someone posting about this earlier. We are planning 3 sit down meals a day, the meals are our break.

We haven't decided which parks on which days or decided on restaurants yet.

Someone else mentioned Fantasmic. We're absolutely in on that. This is our kids first trip and our first trip since we were kids, so we plan to really do it right.

We may spend the better part of an entire day doing the Kim possible thingy and exploring world showcase.

And I just learned we'll be there for this Christmas party. YAY!

[WAHkoMom]

I just found a new thread with lots of things not to be missed (Title: Things I never would have done without the DIS): http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2269362

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I don't know all these acronyms yet but myself, my wife, my 14 and 11 year olds are going from 11/3 - 11/13.

We're staying at the Pop Century. We've decided on 3 days at MK, 3 days at Epcot, 2 Days at Hollywood studios, 1 day at Animal Kingdom, and 1 day at Universal (we're big Harry Potter fans).

We're on the Deluxe Dining Plan. I saw someone posting about this earlier. We are planning 3 sit down meals a day, the meals are our break.

We haven't decided which parks on which days or decided on restaurants yet.

Someone else mentioned Fantasmic. We're absolutely in on that. This is our kids first trip and our first trip since we were kids, so we plan to really do it right.

We may spend the better part of an entire day doing the Kim possible thingy and exploring world showcase.

And I just learned we'll be there for this Christmas party. YAY!

:welcome: Wow, sounds like you have a fun-filled week planned!! :goodvibes

I just found a new thread with lots of things not to be missed (Title: Things I never would have done without the DIS): http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2269362

Very cool! :thumbsup2

[Mickey_Mom]

Ack! I missed the move-over. Gotta go back and read up! :thumbsup2 Subbing!

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Hey Shelly (and other November friends) We are not going this November but I wanted to watch your thread and learn all of the tricks. That way, when Nov. 2011 rolls around, I will be SET!

[ntheory]

Hi there! Thanks for adding me to the crew (my dates are actually the 6-14, though :))!

I'm Shell, wife to Mark, mom to Jared (boy 19 .... US Marine, not going to WDW with us this time :(), Jonah (boy 14), and Jaydin (girl 4 .... this one is proof God has a sense of humor). For the last 2 years, we've done 7-night DCL cruises to the western Caribbean. I needed a *real* dose of Disney this year. My mom (75) generally travels with us, as well.

This will be our first trip to WDW since 2006 (other than MNSSHPs). My dd doesn't really have a concept of the parks at this point since all she remembers are cruises and MNSSHPs. :)


We're staying at the Polynesian, CL. It's the only resort on the monorail line at which we've not stayed.


I'm looking forward to reading the thread and getting to know everyone. Wow .... I DO love the planning!!!!!!!!

[TheDisneyBunch]

Just HAD to see my new ticker. :) I have so missed having a ticker since last Sept. :rotfl::thumbsup2

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Ack! I missed the move-over. Gotta go back and read up! :thumbsup2 Subbing!

Hi there! Thanks for adding me to the crew (my dates are actually the 6-14, though :))!

I'm Shell, wife to Mark, mom to Jared (boy 19 .... US Marine, not going to WDW with us this time :(), Jonah (boy 14), and Jaydin (girl 4 .... this one is proof God has a sense of humor). For the last 2 years, we've done 7-night DCL cruises to the western Caribbean. I needed a *real* dose of Disney this year. My mom (75) generally travels with us, as well.

This will be our first trip to WDW since 2006 (other than MNSSHPs). My dd doesn't really have a concept of the parks at this point since all she remembers are cruises and MNSSHPs. :)


We're staying at the Polynesian, CL. It's the only resort on the monorail line at which we've not stayed.


I'm looking forward to reading the thread and getting to know everyone. Wow .... I DO love the planning!!!!!!!!


:welcome: Glad you both found the new thread!! :cool1:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hey Shelly (and other November friends) We are not going this November but I wanted to watch your thread and learn all of the tricks. That way, when Nov. 2011 rolls around, I will be SET!


YAY Mindy's here!! :banana: November is wonderful! :cloud9:

Just HAD to see my new ticker. :) I have so missed having a ticker since last Sept. :rotfl::thumbsup2

Love the new ticker! :thumbsup2

[ethansmommy]

I was able to book my flights today so now it really feels official!!:cheer2:
~Jen

[Disney Mommy 3]

I was able to book my flights today so now it really feels official!!:cheer2:
~Jen

What airline do you use? Just curious...we use Continental and I wait until about 3 months out....

[Caitsmama]

We are waiting to book southwest -- not sure when that booking window will open.. Last i checked , it was up to Oct. 30th -- anyone know when they will open for november?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I was able to book my flights today so now it really feels official!!:cheer2:
~Jen

Congrats! :cool1: Airfare does make it official!! :thumbsup2



We are waiting to book southwest -- not sure when that booking window will open.. Last i checked , it was up to Oct. 30th -- anyone know when they will open for november?


I'm not sure. . . I have been watching them closely and their rates are so high anymore. . . :confused3 We used to get excellent rates with them. I haven't seen a great deal between PIT and MCO in a LONG time. :sad2: I hope you are able to get one from your city! :wizard:

We booked with AirTran this time. We have flown with them before and like them a lot. The only thing I don't like about them is the stupid baggage fees. But we can usually get away with only checking 2-3 pieces of luggage for the 4 of us, so it won't be that much of an added expense. We got RT airfare for the 4 of us for $715 for November!! :cheer2: I'm glad I booked when I did, our flights are up to $150 each way now. :scared:

[ksueboo]

We booked with Airtran too, out of Indianapolis. Tickets dropped to 77 each way and I jumped on them a few weeks ago! Plus, you have to add to choose your seats, and because I didn't want the kids to not be sitting with us, this is a must.
Our Undercover Tourist 8 day Park Hoppers arrived TODAY! That is very exciting! The trick now is to not lose them in the next 6 1/2 months!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We booked with Airtran too, out of Indianapolis. Tickets dropped to 77 each way and I jumped on them a few weeks ago! Plus, you have to add to choose your seats, and because I didn't want the kids to not be sitting with us, this is a must.
Our Undercover Tourist 8 day Park Hoppers arrived TODAY! That is very exciting! The trick now is to not lose them in the next 6 1/2 months!

Congrats! :cheer2: That's an even better price than I got! Ours came out high, but dropped to $79 the second day they were out, so I jumped on that. They have only gone up from there. I didn't pay the extra to choose our seats. I just check in online 24 hours in advance and we have never had a problem all sitting together. So far! :wizard:

[summerlady]

What airline do you use? Just curious...we use Continental and I wait until about 3 months out....

We only fly Continental as well, right now the fares are absolutely terrible. I'll prob book 'em sometime in July and hopefully, prices will improve. I use my Continental credit card to book just to avoid baggage fees.

[Px4]

We wanted to fly AirTran but our there is not Fri flights from MCO back home. And it says that the Sat flight is either sold out or not being sold yet. We were already considering adding the night, so a Sat flight would have been fine. I am guessing its sold out since its Thanksgiving weekend. Bummer! We are going to keep a eye on Allegiant Air and see what they offer when the dates open. If not, looks like we are driving again!

But some great news, our county school district decided to go back to the old Thanksgiving schedule and give the kids the full week off instead of Wed, Thur and Fri! So now, my kids won't have to miss any school. Yeah! I was having some serious issues with pulling them out. But since so many kids are out those 2 days, they never do anything but watch movies, do arts and crafts, music or gym, I was trying to not worry. Now its a non-issue!

[Kennywife]

We are in the process of planning our fall trip; Nov. 1-7 with a cruise on DCL possibly to follow. We may do a split stay with CBR/Poly.

Anna

[Momof2Disneyboys]

But some great news, our county school district decided to go back to the old Thanksgiving schedule and give the kids the full week off instead of Wed, Thur and Fri! So now, my kids won't have to miss any school. Yeah! I was having some serious issues with pulling them out. But since so many kids are out those 2 days, they never do anything but watch movies, do arts and crafts, music or gym, I was trying to not worry. Now its a non-issue!

That's great news!! :goodvibes


We are in the process of planning our fall trip; Nov. 1-7 with a cruise on DCL possibly to follow. We may do a split stay with CBR/Poly.

Anna

:welcome:

WDW, a cruise, CBR, and the Poly. . . what could be better?! :cloud9:

[Disney Mommy 3]

We get Flyer Miles with continental on our credit card...so our flights are covered...I do hate paying that luggage fee!! That is sooo ridiculous...I mean, we gotta have luggage right? What a rip! Oh well.....I am just happy to go!!! I looked the other day, and it was at $305 RT.....when it drops to $200 or under, I am booking!!!!

[RJO]

Wife and I...both over 50...going Nov 30 to Dec 6...went last year for Halloween...a GREAT time...want to see Christmasstaying at CSR as we have other 2 times...absolutly love it there...our first time was in Nov 2007 with grown son and his GF....Need Disney World NOW!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Wife and I...both over 50...going Nov 30 to Dec 6...went last year for Halloween...a GREAT time...want to see Christmasstaying at CSR as we have other 2 times...absolutly love it there...our first time was in Nov 2007 with grown son and his GF....Need Disney World NOW!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

:welcome:

[boys938]

We just decided to take a trip in November! We are just in the planning stage - we can't decide which resort.

I'm so excited!

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We just decided to take a trip in November! We are just in the planning stage - we can't decide which resort.

I'm so excited!

:welcome: to the DIS and the November planning thread!!

Good luck deciding on a resort, I know it's tough!

[eah7]

I just checked Air Tran again and they don't have anything up yet for the return date. It ought to be soon. I've been keeping an eye on this because DD will fly from NC. I just want to get the tickets and then I'm set.

[ethansmommy]

What airline do you use? Just curious...we use Continental and I wait until about 3 months out....

We booked with JetBlue. I usually wait until 3 or 4 months out as well but flight cost's seem really high this year so I just went ahead and booked. We still ended up with a really good rate.
~Jen

[Disney Mommy 3]

I checked Cont. again today and now it's up to $321 RT!! I will keep watching as we get closer...hopefully our points will be enough if I hit a low $$ amount we can get them all for 'free' again!!

[sjs314]

Booked our flights today :banana: decided to go with our original dates since return flight fares for the Sunday we added were $100 more than coming back on the Saturday :confused3, so we decided $400 was too much for one more day. AKV here we come November 8 thru 13th :dance3::yay:

[Disney Mommy 3]

I know you are glad to have that taken care of....thats worse for me trying to catch the best fare than picking a resort!!! Such chances with those fares!

[sjs314]

I know you are glad to have that taken care of....thats worse for me trying to catch the best fare than picking a resort!!! Such chances with those fares!

I know I have been watching Delta , going to SW and Jet Blue daily to see if the November fares were out, I debated about waiting to see if I could get a better deal but least this way I have it booked and got seats where I want on the plane $977.60 for the 4 of us not to awful bad.:goodvibes

[Missy Mousie]

I am so excited, I can't wait for November to get here! My twins will turn 9 on Sunday while we are there. They have requested dinner in the castle, I hope we can get it on thier actual birthday! We got lucky last time in '06 and got it on the day we wanted it too!

[WAHkoMom]

We are waiting to book southwest -- not sure when that booking window will open.. Last i checked , it was up to Oct. 30th -- anyone know when they will open for november?

Someone helped me out with this earlier, so I'll pass it along. SW's website says "We are currently accepting air reservations through October 30, 2010. On June 10, we will open our schedule for sale through January 7, 2011. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently."

I am also hoping to get a SW flight (we love the direct flight from Providence to Orlando). I bookmarked the "Travel Tips" page: http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/travel_center_tips.html?int=GFOOTER-CUSTOMER-TRAVEL-TIPS (and I check it every couple of weeks!)

[baby1disney]

Hi. My name is Terrie and we will be going from November 12-20. It's about 9-10 of us going...including my sister's first trip!!!!!:cool1::banana:

We're going to be staying at the Treehouse Villas.

[Disney Mommy 3]

I know I have been watching Delta , going to SW and Jet Blue daily to see if the November fares were out, I debated about waiting to see if I could get a better deal but least this way I have it booked and got seats where I want on the plane $977.60 for the 4 of us not to awful bad.:goodvibes

No, it's not too bad!! And you have the peace of mind that it's taken care of!!!

[MomToAp1699]

Was checking the official site last night and if you click on the links for each individual park and then choose november from the calender the park hours are up for each of the 4 big parks except Animal Kingdom!

[ksueboo]

Awww! My twins are 9 too! Boy and A Girl!

[ntheory]

Was checking the official site last night and if you click on the links for each individual park and then choose november from the calender the park hours are up for each of the 4 big parks except Animal Kingdom!




Woohoo!!!!! That's exciting news right there.


I'm still gathering my thoughts for our ADRs. I think we're going to do Narcoosie's the night we get there. That way, we can check in, rest a bit, change clothes and go eat a late supper. Hoping for a ressie around 7, I think.

The next day, we'll do Epcot, and we'll probably try to do Garden Grill for lunch and Coral Reef for supper.



Haven't gotten beyond that yet! :)

[sjs314]

Was checking the official site last night and if you click on the links for each individual park and then choose november from the calender the park hours are up for each of the 4 big parks except Animal Kingdom!

:yay: Great News! Thanks for the Heads Up :thumbsup2

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi. My name is Terrie and we will be going from November 12-20. It's about 9-10 of us going...including my sister's first trip!!!!!:cool1::banana:

We're going to be staying at the Treehouse Villas.

:welcome: How exciting for your sister's first trip!! And YAY for the Treehouse Villas! :cool1:

Was checking the official site last night and if you click on the links for each individual park and then choose november from the calender the park hours are up for each of the 4 big parks except Animal Kingdom!

Thank you so much for posting this!!! :woohoo: I had been checking the park hours every few days but didn't really expect them to be up for another week or two!

I will get them posted to our front page today!!! :banana:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I am so excited, I can't wait for November to get here! My twins will turn 9 on Sunday while we are there. They have requested dinner in the castle, I hope we can get it on thier actual birthday! We got lucky last time in '06 and got it on the day we wanted it too!

:welcome:

Good luck getting the birthday ADR you want!! :wizard:

[summerlady]

I got my second pincode within 5 days this morning! The first was an email for the 20/30/40, today's was a snail mail postcard addressed to DH for the 30/35/40. :woohoo: Gonna change my reservation with the additional discount this afternoon. Now...if only free dining into December is offered like last year...Greedy, greedy, greedy! But I'm happy with the 35% off. :cloud9:

[sjs314]

I got my second pincode within 5 days this morning! The first was an email for the 20/30/40, today's was a snail mail postcard addressed to DH for the 30/35/40. :woohoo: Gonna change my reservation with the additional discount this afternoon. Now...if only free dining into December is offered like last year...Greedy, greedy, greedy! But I'm happy with the 35% off. :cloud9:

Congrates on the new and better % off pincode !

[RobinHoodGirl]

You can add me to the list.... while no hotel confirmed yet we do have our dates:

November 10th to the 16th

We got 3 people going, 2 birthdays being celebrated (one happens to be while we're there... and it happens to be my 28th birthday :woohoo: ), and one person is a Disney first timer.

This is also, as I realized, my first trip without an "adult" present

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I got my second pincode within 5 days this morning! The first was an email for the 20/30/40, today's was a snail mail postcard addressed to DH for the 30/35/40. :woohoo: Gonna change my reservation with the additional discount this afternoon. Now...if only free dining into December is offered like last year...Greedy, greedy, greedy! But I'm happy with the 35% off. :cloud9:

Awesome! :thumbsup2

You can add me to the list.... while no hotel confirmed yet we do have our dates:

November 10th to the 16th

We got 3 people going, 2 birthdays being celebrated (one happens to be while we're there... and it happens to be my 28th birthday :woohoo: ), and one person is a Disney first timer.

This is also, as I realized, my first trip without an "adult" present

:welcome: Sounds like a fun time!!

[Eponine1]

I'll be down at the Poly from November 12 -- 20, 2010!!! :banana:

My boyfriend and I are looking forward to our second time together down at WDW! :cloud9:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I'll be down at the Poly from November 12 -- 20, 2010!!! :banana:

My boyfriend and I are looking forward to our second time together down at WDW! :cloud9:

:welcome:

[summerlady]

Congrates on the new and better % off pincode !

Thank you!

[Px4]

WOW! I didn't expect the hours out until next week at the earliest! :thumbsup2

Now, AK needs to hurry up so I can finish planning my trip.... I only have, what alittle over a month before I can make my ADRs! ;)

[Momof2Disneyboys]

November Magic Kingdom Park Hours!!


Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

[Momof2Disneyboys]

November Epcot Park Hours!!

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00AM - 9:00PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

[Momof2Disneyboys]

November Hollywood Studio Park Hours!

Mon Nov 1 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 2 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 3 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 4 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fri Nov 5 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 6 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 7 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 8 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 9 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 10 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 11 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 12 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 13 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 14 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon Nov 15 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 16 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 17 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 18 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 19 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 20 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 21 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon Nov 22 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue Nov 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed Nov 24 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 25 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri Nov 26 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat Nov 27 ~ 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Nov 28 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Extra Magic Hours 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon Nov 29 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 30 ~ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

[ksueboo]

What is up with the 6:30 PM MK closing time? Seems odd.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

What is up with the 6:30 PM MK closing time? Seems odd.

That's what I thought too. . . . :confused3

[Disney Mommy 3]

What is up with the 6:30 PM MK closing time? Seems odd.

that was noted on the TGM site also...I don't know if anyone is quite sure what that's about yet.....kinda strange! Thanks for posting all that Shelly! Have you decided which days of the week you will do DHS yet?

[Momof2Disneyboys]

that was noted on the TGM site also...I don't know if anyone is quite sure what that's about yet.....kinda strange! Thanks for posting all that Shelly! Have you decided which days of the week you will do DHS yet?

Not exactly sure. . . I am going to leave 6 of our 8 days open for either Epcot or DHS. We are only going to MK & AK one day each. I see Fantasmic is only showing 2X my week - Sunday and Thursday. . . Of course this will probably all change as we get closer, it did last year.

I hope they release the OL starting date before I have to make my ADR's so I can plan accordingly. . .

[ntheory]

Is anyone here interested in a 'chat' room where we can get together once a week or so and discuss our plans, as well as to get to know each other?? Let me know. If we have an interest, I can set that up.

[sjs314]

Not exactly sure. . . I am going to leave 6 of our 8 days open for either Epcot or DHS. We are only going to MK & AK one day each. I see Fantasmic is only showing 2X my week - Sunday and Thursday. . . Of course this will probably all change as we get closer, it did last year.

I hope they release the OL starting date before I have to make my ADR's so I can plan accordingly. . .

ok I feel a lil bit dumb here but how do you know when they are showing Fantasmic ? :confused:

OK Nevermind I figured out to click on the individual calendar day to bring up what is going on that day .....duh me LOL

[MomToAp1699]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! :woohoo: I had been checking the park hours every few days but didn't really expect them to be up for another week or two!

I will get them posted to our front page today!!! :banana:

Glad to help.. I am only 12 days away from my ADR's so I have been checking everyday for hours and I knew the board would be excited to have some news :)


Not exactly sure. . . I am going to leave 6 of our 8 days open for either Epcot or DHS. We are only going to MK & AK one day each. I see Fantasmic is only showing 2X my week - Sunday and Thursday. . . Of course this will probably all change as we get closer, it did last year.

I hope they release the OL starting date before I have to make my ADR's so I can plan accordingly. . .

How do you know when Fantasmic runs? I was trying to find that last night because we skipped it last trip and really want to get it this visit but couldn't find a schedule for stuff like that.

[Feline Princess]

Don't add me to the list just yet, but there is a very good chance my mom and I will be able to move our January trip up to the last week of November in time for my birthday, so I'll be subbing this thread!
*crosses fingers that all goes well and mom and I will be celebrating my bday/graduation Disney-Christmas style*:cool1:

[Momof2Disneyboys]

How do you know when Fantasmic runs? I was trying to find that last night because we skipped it last trip and really want to get it this visit but couldn't find a schedule for stuff like that.

When you are on the calendar just click on each individual date and it will list Fantasmic if it is showing that night. . . And keep checking as your trip gets closer, they have been known to add showings as it gets closer!

Don't add me to the list just yet, but there is a very good chance my mom and I will be able to move our January trip up to the last week of November in time for my birthday, so I'll be subbing this thread!
*crosses fingers that all goes well and mom and I will be celebrating my bday/graduation Disney-Christmas style*:cool1:

I hope you are able to move your trip up!! :wizard: Be sure to let us know!

[MomToAp1699]

When you are on the calendar just click on each individual date and it will list Fantasmic if it is showing that night. . . And keep checking as your trip gets closer, they have been known to add showings as it gets closer!

ooh.. thanks.. I found what I was looking for and was able to work the schedule out to hit a Fantasmic early in the week. That way if we have a rain out or a child meltdown we have later in the week to try again.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Well I went to check on the AK hours this morning and it appears that all of the November park hours are now gone. . . :scared1:

:confused:

[ksueboo]

I just noticed the hours were gone too! I was going to check the Fantasmic schedule and was wondering how everyone was getting the calendar when I couldn't! LOL I guess it isnt just me!

[sjs314]

Well I went to check on the AK hours this morning and it appears that all of the November park hours are now gone. . . :scared1:

:confused:

And here I was coming on hopeing I would see that the dates for the MVMCP and OL :surfweb:.....wonder what's up now :confused:Sometimes procrastinating is a good thing, I sure would have been upset if I worked on my ADR"S yesterday based on the hours they posted, already had to change what I had first planned on when I expected the MVMCP to start maybe on Tues of my week.