It's never too early....WHO'S GOING DURING 12/04???

[angey77]

OK, so my bf thinks I am crazy for already getting excited about our December trip (especially since I just came back from a 12/13-12/20 trip). And I just got clearance from my boss to take vacation at that time, so I'm feeling mighty good!
But who else is with me??? Anyone anxiously awaiting the sale of MVMCP tickets?
When are you going? Where are you staying? And what holiday activities are you planning on taking in?

Let's keep each other abreast and keep this thread going as developments are made from Disney. And maybe we can all get some pointers. We only have 11 months to plan people! :chat:

Here is the deal for myself, my bf, and his parents:
December 5-11, 2004
Two rooms at Poly or WL, depending on AP discounts (first plunge from into a delux from moderates!)
MVMCP December 5, Candelight Processional package (probably Le Cellier) December 10.

I'm sooo happy the Osborne lights will be back too. Missed them this year :(

UPDATE: Even more reason to get excited ... I am now getting MARRIED in WDW Dec. 6 ... woo hooo!

[sandy3550]

I'm planning for Dec 2004!! YEAH!!!! Our family (me, DH, DD-11 & DS-7) will be going along with my SIL, BIL, & 2 neices. We are planning on staying at Port Orleans Riverside from Dec 11-19th. I wish I knew when MVMCP was going to be scheduled so that I could start some more planning! I too am anxious to see the Osbourne Lights!

[Lory]

Planning our December trip too! We are driving our 29 hours with our new Ford F-350 crew cab, and our new 2003 TT. We will be staying at FW campground Dec 5-16. We are pretty excited, this is our 2nd trip but first one onsite.
We are planning on MVMCP, hope it is good. Cant wait till tickets go on sale so we can decide what night to go. Our kids (5 &10) are very excited. We've had our reservations since last July, and that is when we started our countdown!! :teeth:

Lory

[angel's momma]

Our (me, DH, DD6) first trip will be 12/12-18 at PC. MVMCP, but haven't decided which day. Are the Osbourne lights for sure? I read somewhere that they might not be back til 2005. Thinking CP will be too much for DD6.

[angey77]

Originally posted by angel's momma
Our (me, DH, DD6) first trip will be 12/12-18 at PC. MVMCP, but haven't decided which day. Are the Osbourne lights for sure? I read somewhere that they might not be back til 2005. Thinking CP will be too much for DD6.

According to allears.net, the Osborne lights "should" return in 2004. Let's just keep our fingers crossed!

[MARRAR]

Add us to the list
Me, DH, DD, DS and Mom 12/18-12/2? haven't decided on leaving for home date yet. Are booked in 2 rooms at POP until 12/30....Waiting for APs to move to 2 moderates....(spread pixie dust here)................1st time going during holidays, can't wait to see the decorations:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[SoleilLoca]

We're going too! 11-28 thru 12-4!


As of right now we're staying at POR, but if a code comes out for that time period, we might change our reservation to WL.

I've never been down there during the holidays, so I can't wait to see what's in store for me! I'm sure we'll be spending a lot of time at EPCOT, since that's my favorite park and there'll be so much more to see there w/ the Holidays around the World and the tree lighting ceremony going on. I also want to see Osborne Lights..when we went in 2002 they were getting them ready..in September..if it takes them that long to get set up, it must definitely be a "spectacle"! We'll also be going to MVMCP.


what's your favorite thing about WDW during the holidays?

[Tigger&Belle]

Hey, that's my birthday and I'd love to be there then!!!

T&B

[Toyztory]

We will also be going 11/28 thru 12/05.I can't wait till December We will be staying at loyaltyusa We rented a house with a pool w/ heating. So hopefully we will be able to swim late afternoon. my dh wants to know why I am constantly on the puter researching things and he thinks the pal Mickey we brought home is sending sublimal messages to make me a obsessed with disneyworld. WHY b/c it's DISNEY!! I can't stay off this site at the off chance I might miss a really good tip. Keep em coming. Did I mention that I can't wait till December!!

[3for Me]

Angey 77 -

I WISH I were going in December - but that's another story.

I know I am totally off topic here - but I may not get a chance to say this for another 48 years -

HOW 'BOUT THOSE NATIONAL CHAMPION LSU TIGERS!!!!!

[Claudia Kellenberger]

It's not too early to plan at all.

I was only back from my early December solo trip for 3 weeks before I started planning for early
12 / 04. I've got the first week of December. So far, I will probably spend my first 3 nights at The Dolphin, but it's not booked yet.
Then I will switch to 3 nights at a one bedroom Boardwalk villa. I got that booked.

I am SO looking forward to another MVMCP. And I sure do hope for the Osborne lights this year.

This will be another solo trip.

[Blueberry]

Count us in....

Nov 29-Dec 6th...

Myself, DH, DS and Fiance, possible DS, DDIL and 3 grandkids..Time will tell on who else is going with us.

This will be our fourth holiday trip to WDW..can't wait, haven't seen the decorations since 2000

Hope to see Osborne lights, that is why we held off going in Dec 2003..not sure on MVMCP yet, it depends.

See ya all there...:)

[disney4us2002]

I am completely obsessed with planning too!! We may end up missing MVMCP as our dates are Dec 19-26 but we're definitely planning CP package at LeCellier for Christmas eve. We are booked at the Poly - yippee!! It's been my dream to visit at Christmas forever so I'm very psyched. It'll be me, dh, and our three wonderful sons who all tolerate but don't really share my Disney obsession. I've read about the crowds but I don't care since I'll be at DISNEY! Christmas morning bkft at Chef Mickey's is unanimous with the boys. Somehow we have to get Universal in this trip as well since the boys are finally old enough now to ride most of the thrill rides and they love that stuff.

disney4us2002 (and 2004!)

[kc26]

I'll be there too with my bf. Nov 26- Dec 4. I still need to make my reservation, I can't decide to get a room with savanah view or a pool view at th akl. I have never been while the x-mas decorations are up and I am really excited. Looking foward to MVMCP, osbourne lights (hopefully), and candle processional. Is it Thanksgiving Yet????!!!!!!!!

[Ducky4Disney]

YES! I have my reservations made for December 04! 10 magical nights, baby! I am going home for the first time to stay at Saratoga Springs and I am SO excited! I am looking forward to eating at new places (Chef Mickeys for one), seeing things I missed before (LOTS of shows), going to the Adventurers Club, and getting a Dole Whip (I missed this last time)! I am hoping that my father will be able to join me and I plan to show him a good time in WDW!

Woo-Hoo! Disney in December here I come!

D4D

Hey, is this countdown stuck?

[PawPrintRascal]

We're heading down there for our first ever trip. Gonna be at All Star Movies (preferred location) drom Dec 10th to the 23rd. So far Um planning MVMCP and probably resort browse at all the christmas decorations and shop for a mickey santa ears hat. Dunno what else related to Christmas but we plan on having a lot of fun

:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Brier Rose]

We'll be there! Me,DH,DD and DS gave my Grandparents a Christmas 2003 gift of a 10 day trip to Disney World with us for Dec.4-Dec.13 2004!
It has been my Grandmothers dream to one day stay at the Wilderness Lodge, so that's where we'll be.

We're planning on MVMCP the 5th and 12th, Le Cellier for the Candlelight Processional Package, Sleigh Rides at the WL, Illuminations Cruise...the works!!

[TeresaNJ]

Me, me, me!!! Also DH and mom. Mom's first trip to WDW during the holidays. Angey77, we'll be there same time as you, Dec 5-11 at BCV in a one-bedroom, can't wait. I really love VWL during the holidays, but with mom coming, and alot of holiday activities at Epcot, thought the BCV would be more convenient. I'll be soooo disappointed if the Osborne Lights are not back. DH and I loved them when we were there December 2002, and mom's never seen them. I really want her to experience them. Will definitely do the Candelight Processional dinner package. Ate at Le Cellier last time, was terrific. Word of warning though, get in line early, even if you do the dinner package. We thought we had plenty of time, and the line was so long we had to sit in the uncovered section, and it poured!!! Definitely not fun and very disappointing. Make sure you take the time to visit the Grand Floridian to check out the huge gingerbread house in the lobby, and sit and listen to the orchestra. It was wonderful.:D

[Lollipop Mom]

us too! Right now my parents have 2 different sets of ressies at Ft. Wilderness. We have 12/26 to 1/2 b/c we know everyone will have that week off from work. Our APs expire 12/29 so between that, MVMCP and less crowds (!!!) we're hoping to go earlier in December but at least we know we have something. Even a super crowded day at Disney is better than a day at home! :)

[toystoryduo]

We hope to be there from December 4-12 or 14. We are trying to get DH's family to go as well (15 people in all), but DH said that if they can't go, we'll go anyhow.:tongue: It'll be our first trip to WDW for the holidays.

[dmonroe]

We'll be there December 4-11! We're going with a REALLY large group. :D Our family: me, dh, ds, and d?, Family #1: dh, dw, ds, Family#2: dh, dw, ds, Family #3: dh, dw, dd, ds, and Family #4: dh, dw, dd, d? WOW!!! That's 18 people. Of course, we have already planned to not do most things together--just to meet up in a few parks for a couple of meals, attractions. Otherwise we are planning on getting together at our resort (BWV) during the evenings.

I'm so excited! I've been planning this trip since December '03! (Funny side story: We took a VERY last minute suprise trip in Dec. with the understanding that we would skip Dec. '04 since I am pg with #2. Well, we hadn't been in MGM (first park we visited) a full hour when dh is all feeling the magic and saying how he can't wait to come back next year!. Needless to say, I started my planning right then and there!;) )

As far as what we have planned for this trip: We will do MVMCP on a Tues . (I hope). We also would love to book an IllumiNations Cruise, but may book some kind of Magical Gathering thing instead. We also plan on one adult night for dinner and JellyRolls!:hyper:

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Add us to the list! We arrive at our timeshare on Dec 12, CRUISE out on a WONDERful 4 day excursion on the 19th, and return to the Royal Pacific for 3 days and Christmas at USO!! :Pinkbounc TWO WHOLE WEEKS OF HEAVEN! I will miss staying on site, but that's okay. The cruise will make up for that!
When can we expect the date for MVMCP and CP to be released? We plan on doing the CP dinner package...probably Le Cellier too!
I will keep checking this post! As someone had posted on another thread.....
"Hi. My name is 'Chele, and I only have 300 +/- to plan my Disney Vacation!"

[Kristi1357]

We are also arriving Dec. 5th and staying at BCV.

Don't get your hopes up too much about Osbourne Lights though. A very good friend of mine works in research at WDW and sees many complaints/comments about the Spectacle not happening this past season. From what she's been told, IF they come back, it won't be until 2005. Hopefully, her higher-ups are mistaken or someone changes their minds. We loved the lights the two years we got to see them!

[arizonacolbys]

::MickeyMo My hubby & I are returning to WDW 12/04. Not sure of the exact dates yet - sometime during the 1st 2 weeks of December. We will be staying at the SOG for the 1st time since its rehab. We went down 12/02 & LOVED it!!! Can't wait to go to another MVMCP & see the Osbourne Lights again. :teeth:

[Debs5angels]

I'm going the week before does that still count??? We will be leaving on Thanksgiving and arriving at Disney on Nov. 27th. Taking the Autotrain down.

It will be me, DH,DD-16,DD-14,DD-11,DD-6,DD-6. We are staying at the HIFS. This will be our first time during the holiday season. Definitly doing MVMCP. I can't wait for tickets to go on sale!!! I'm thinking about going on either Nov. 30th or Dec. 2nd. I would like to also do CP. I'm just not sure where to go for dinner PS. I am keeping every body part crossed hoping that the Osborne Lights are back. My DH thinks I'm nuts to get so excited from now. But I can't wait to go!!

Everyone who is going Have a Great Trip!!!!!

[angey77]

Originally posted by SoleilLoca
what's your favorite thing about WDW during the holidays?

I do have to say my favorite part of the holidays at Disney is visiting all the resorts. We did this last year and I have sooo many pics. If anyone knows a way I can share Sony Imagestation albums with the public, let me know and I'll post the links to all the pics! Or just PM me and I can send you the personal email invites. I even have pics from MVMCP and CP.
Anyway, my favorite Christmas resort is AKL, but my bf won't stay there because "its out in the middle of nowhere." I'll get him there eventually!

3for Me,
GEAUX TIGERS!!!!

[disney4us2002]

Deb, we are very much leaning toward the autotrain for our Christmas week. I can't wait to hear how it works out for your family. Are you getting sleepers? We're just going coach but the kids (3 sons who will be 8, 11, and 15) think the train sounds like an adventure! I sure hope so. The autotrain is a bit cheaper than five of us flying and renting a car plus the convenience of having our own vehicle packed and not having to lug the suitcases is a big plus. My dh thinks anyone is nuts for getting excited about Disney but that's okay since he actually suggested this trip for a belated bday for me (the big 4~0 in Nov but who's counting!!). I think Disney announces MVMCP dates and CP info in April and I can't wait!!!!!!

[disneyfan551]

Count me in!! After our 1st holiday trip to WDW this past December, I am now hooked! We will probably leave the day after Black Friday (sure did miss that day last year, even though I was at Disney!! ;) ).

The only downside, is we won't be combining a cruise with our park visit this time. :( But, we may do a 7 day Western in April/May '05...if I can get up the nerve to ask my dh!!! :crazy:

I LOVE DISNEY DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!!!
(heck, who am I kidding? I love Disney anytime!! ::yes:: )

[mariessas_mom]

Will be there 12-18 to 12/26. Celebrating b-day #33 with the mouse (because he helps keep me young!)!!! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[jacksonsmom]

We are really hoping we can go this December.
The big factor is if we can find some decent airfare, right now the cheapest is $282 RT.
If we can get it under $200 we will be going :)

Right now we have plans for arriving Dec. 6th and leaving on the 14th. We plan to do one MVMCP on a Tuesday and of course grab a Candle Processional package. We did that last December & it was GREAT! Even my 4 yr old loved the Processional!

I am so hoping the Osbourne lights are back up this year. I was so disappointed they were not up in 2003. We took a short mini trip to WDW last December, mainly for the Christmas decorations.

We would like to stay at the Poly again (did it last December & LOVE IT) but it will depend on AP rates at the time, otherwise we will probably stay at AKL.

We do already have ressies for Hoop Dee Doo for Dec. 10th (my birthday) :)

[always quiet]

Already made ressies at FW for 12/2 - 12/11!!!! :bounce: After how lousy this winter in PA has been, we are really looking forward to some Fl sunshine and warmth!! The kids want to do the water parks this year so we'll get a 5 day plus hopper. Definite plans to do MVMCP the Tues. of that week and I have built some 'off' time into the schedule so we can tour some of the resorts as well. We did a round of mini golf in 2002 and the kids also want to go back this year and try the "Summerland" course. We had a blast doing that last time. The 'interactive' effects are great!! :hyper:

Looks like they'll be a whole bunch of us there in Dec!!! :bounce:

[angey77]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jacksonsmom
We are really hoping we can go this December.
The big factor is if we can find some decent airfare, right now the cheapest is $282 RT.
If we can get it under $200 we will be going :)

I'm sure later in the year the airfare will decrease. Last year, we were going to drive since we didn't think we would get a decent flight, but during the fall, SW came out with some great rates. We ended up flying RT from New Orleans for $120 each. Just keep an eye out.
Another great way to find airfare quickly and easily is to use sidestep.com. It pulled up a flight on American for us for Memorial Day weekend last year to NYC for $170.

[disneyfan551]

If airfare is the only thing keeping you from a Disney trip, I would recommend staying at one of the cheaper resorts! ;)

[pigget74]

I will be there from Nov. 28 thru Dec. 2nd. It will include me, DH, DS, DD and then my parents, sister--DH, DD, DD, my brother--DW, DS, DS, DS, and my other brother--DW, DS, DS. We are staying at BCV and I hope to get us moved to OKW. We are planning on doing the MVMCP. We are getting together in MArch to determine the rest of our trip.

[disney4us2002]

Angey, thanks for those pictures! You guys look like you had a blast and you got some truly wonderful shots, especially of Wishes. Several of those should be postcards.

Do you remember where you had your pictures taken with Mickey and Minnie with him in the Santa hat and Minnie in the beautiful sweater? I just can't wait til Christmas!!!!!!!!:jumping1:

[angey77]

Originally posted by disney4us2002
Angey, thanks for those pictures! You guys look like you had a blast and you got some truly wonderful shots, especially of Wishes. Several of those should be postcards.

Do you remember where you had your pictures taken with Mickey and Minnie with him in the Santa hat and Minnie in the beautiful sweater? I just can't wait til Christmas!!!!!!!!:jumping1:

Thanks for the compliment! Some of my night shots came out a bit blurry, but I do love those Wishes shots!
We had our pics taken with Mickey and Minnie in Camp Mickey at AK. We had just gotten out of Festival of the Lion King and there was no one in line for either. It was wonderful!

[jacksonsmom]

Originally posted by disneyfan551
If airfare is the only thing keeping you from a Disney trip, I would recommend staying at one of the cheaper resorts! ;)

We have been talking about that.

I just hate paying so much for airfare. I am just holding out for a nice airfare sale. I have been checking dialy, nothing so far.
I am not giving up my hopes yet.

But quite honestly, if we can not find cheaper airfare we probably will just stay at a cheaper resort. I have been wanting to see what POR or even ASMo is like

[jacksonsmom]

Originally posted by angey77


I'm sure later in the year the airfare will decrease. Last year, we were going to drive since we didn't think we would get a decent flight, but during the fall, SW came out with some great rates. We ended up flying RT from New Orleans for $120 each. Just keep an eye out.
Another great way to find airfare quickly and easily is to use sidestep.com. It pulled up a flight on American for us for Memorial Day weekend last year to NYC for $170.

Those are some pretty good rates. Last year we were able to get on the Delta sale and paid $137 RT. That was our deciding factor to take a short trip to WDW in December. That was our first trip in December & we fell in love with it & got bitten by the bug.

I have been watching airfare daily, so far nothing. But I am positive it will go down, just need to have patience. ::yes::

The only bad thing is up here we don't have SouthWest airlines. I heard they have a lot of great sales.

[PattiPB]

Doesn't that sound WAAAYYYY better than 308 days!?!?!?

We will be there 11/30-12/10 and I have rooms at POP reserved! It will definitely be my fam: me, DH, DD (10), DSs (9 & 7), my parents (75!), and my BF and her husband! We have asked all of my siblings to meet us down there, but we'll see! I gave them until April 1st to give me an answer, as I told them that is when I have to buy MVMCP tickets. (without a deadline, they'd call me on 11/29 and ask if I booked them a room!!!) If they come, we'll be well over 20 people, but we do reunions every two years, so we've learned togetherness is only good when taken in SMALL doses!!! LOL!!!!

We are doing WDW, and will be doing UO as well. Whoever said they are staying at RP be ready for a REAL TREAT!!! Spend some time on the Univ boards, those people are great, too!

I'm still torn on the CP??? Is it worth it for the kids??? I'm also expecting to contact Magical Gatherings---the fireworks cruise is definitely on my list of things to look into. We'll do a few char meals, and I'm low-keying the planning so we can visit the resorts. Hoping it'll be warm enough for water parks.

We've done DL at the holidays, but can't wait to do WDW during the holidays. We've only gone during school breaks (teachers), so we are anxious for lower crowd levels.

I'm glad someone started this thread. I'm on here daily (okay several times daily!) so let's keep it going!!!!

Patti

PS---how much lime green ribbon will it take to muzzle my extended family???? LOL!!!!!

[sandy3550]

I see that alot of you are going around the same time frame like the 2nd week in Dec. I'm thinking about a little later (12th-19th) Do you think We will have bad crowds then? We were there in 2001 from 12/19-12/27 and from about the 22nd or 23rd on- IT WAS A MADHOUSE!! So we were trying to avoid alot of the crowds Do you think we will still be ok? Thanks, Sandy

[angey77]

Originally posted by sandy3550
I I'm thinking about a little later (12th-19th) Do you think We will have bad crowds then?

Hi Sandy!
I spent December 13-20, 2003 in Disney and it was fantastic. Little to no crowds (the no crowds pertains to AK on a rainy Sunday. Can you say only us and CMs literally in Asia?). No longer than a 20 minute posted wait most of the week on almost all the attractions.
But don't let the low crowds fool you into thinking you can just walk up to CP without a package. There was hardly anyone in EPCOT the day we went and I can tell you the stand-by line for CP was twice as long as the package line (and we were backed up the Japan).
Enjoy!

[tmq2766]

Don't forget me....... We (myself and DD9) will be there from 12/3/04-12/11/04 Staying at Pop Century :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:
This will be our 5th trip to the world together and our 4th time there for the holidays.... There is not a better time to go :) We will be going to CP which we only saw part of in the past, the MVMCP, Chef Mickey, Adventurers Club (DD9 loves that place) I am already so excited and we just got back this past November.

[angey77]

tmq2766,
Check your pm :D

[ilovebelle]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Me too! My friend and I are going December 6 through December 11. I can't wait. It is all I think about. At work, I think how I am working for money for Disney World. it is what is getting me through. I've never been to WDW at Christmas time, so this will be very exciting.

We plan to do MVMCP and CP. We have some tentative dates, but we have to wait utnil we know for sure. We are going to eat all over the place including Chef Mickey's and the Princess Breakfast at Akershus! We are staying at the Cornado (a first for me). I am so excited. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one planning and being excited! I haven't been since August 2002! I'm so excited!- - Can I say that too many times???

I hope we can all keep each other excited all year! Have a great trip everyone! Maybe I will see you there! - - Do the DIS people still wear lime green ribbons?

Kristin::MickeyMo

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

PattiPB, that was me that said we were staying at RPH. We have 2 ressies for USO. I booked the Hard Rock because we liked it so well in October, but then I found the Royal Pacific Hotel for $100 less a night! So now we will hold on to both and see what kind of rates we'll end up with. Being as it will be Christmas Weekend, I doubt I will find anything really amazing as far as rates. I have been allllllll over the USO/IOA Boards! Especially before our trip in October. They are a great bunch of people!

Do any of you, who have been there before at Christmas, take decorations for your room? We will be at RPH on Christmas Morning and I just wondered if I should decorate for those few days? Our boys still believe, so Santa is going to write a note that the gifts were left at home, but I wonder if I should have a small tree and maybe a few small gifts...a gameboy game, books, crayons...what do you all think/do?

[CHIPSTER]

It's never too early to get excited about your next trip to WDW! Or too early to plan! We are going 11/27-12/4 and staying at the Beach Club. Taking 5 nieces/nephews. 3 are first timers.

Sister and her husband will be joining us from CO - but they will be staying at Shades of Green.

Can't wait!!!!!!

[angel's momma]

angey77: In your opinion, was the Fantasmic package necessary during Dec 13-20 2003?

[TIGGER'SFRIEND]

We'll be there week of 12/12, 3rd annual Buffalo Girl's Christmas trip. Not sure were we will stay, maybe POP and French Quarter.:wave:

[christianweecare]

Add us to the list! Nov. 28-Dec. 4! AKL!

[jacksonsmom]

Originally posted by angey77
Hi Sandy!
I spent December 13-20, 2003 in Disney and it was fantastic. Little to no crowds (the no crowds pertains to AK on a rainy Sunday. Can you say only us and CMs literally in Asia?). No longer than a 20 minute posted wait most of the week on almost all the attractions.


We were in AK on that rainy SUnday too!!! I could not believe how empty the park was. We were walking to Lion King & we did not see one other visitor!! The Lion King show was empty. I would say probably no more then 50 people!! (if that!!)

We walked onto every ride without a wait, including the Safari. The only wait we had was for ITTBAB & that was only waiting for the first show to get over.

[angey77]

Originally posted by angel's momma
angey77: In your opinion, was the Fantasmic package necessary during Dec 13-20 2003?


I was kinda concerned about this too, but decided against the Fantasmic package. I'm not sorry I did either. We got to the theatre a half hour before start and there were still three sections wide open. We sat front and center on the eighth or ninth row. Keep in mind there were only two of us, so we could easily fit, but Disney had no problem getting everyone in.
My suggestion would just be not to get there at the last minute so that you get a decent seat.

[angel's momma]

Thanks angey77:D

[mitymott]

Count of in!!
We'll be there 12/5 - 12/9.
Boardwalk here we come.

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

We'll be there for a couple of days in Dec. as well. My dd's 5th birthday is Dec. 11, so we're going down for the weekend to celebrate! We'll be there for 8 days in August for a family reunion at PC, but in Dec. we get to stay at the WL! I'm so excited! It's never too early to plan!!!!

[darlene9947]

I'll be at SOG 12/4 - 12/13. Me, DH(B'day on the 6th!); DD, DD, DS, DIL & DGS. The last time I was in the parks for the holidays was in 1983!!! I am so looking forward to this trip!

[smt218]

My sister and I will be going Dec 4-11, staying at the Wilderness Lodge, very excited, first time staying onsite. Planning on doing MVMCP, but waiting for tickets to go on sale to decide which day.

[Connears]

Planning on the 3rd annual New Year's at WDW! 12/27-1/01/05.Leaving earlier this year.. hate the Saturday holiday!
Connears

[banks37]

Hi, TIGGER'SFRIEND hello from sunny West Seneca. Me and my wife's family are leaving on 12/11 and staying for 6 nights at Shades of Green. In total there will be 13 of us, all Western New York residents. - Mike

[angey77]

Originally posted by darlene9947
The last time I was in the parks for the holidays was in 1983!!!

Woah! Pre-MGM and AK! :earseek:

[HappyGramma]

I am taking my oldest GD to WDW in Dec 04. We will be there 12/04 -12/11. We are staying at VWL. I have aready made PS for the Hoop Dee Doo review. I have purchased Guest of Honor Badges and Magical Moment pins for the both of us. I started planning about 6 months ago. I have been working on an itinerary for about a month and am on about my 4th changes in schedules. We have not told her as of yet because she would be driving everyone crazy with her anticipation. It is bad enough that I am driving my DDIL crazy with questions regarding my itinerary. I am just so excited about this trip. I am going to make PS for her to do The Grand Adventures In Cooking at the GF. We are going to take in a day of shopping at DTD Market Place. Of course we will be doing MVMCP. Can't wait to see all the Christmas decorations at the parks and the special shows they have during the Christmas season. :tongue:

[8caliace]

Our group of family and friends will be at SOG from Dec 6-13. This will be our first Dec trip. Once my DW saw the Travel Channel show about the holidays at WDW, we had to book.

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

Me, me, me, me!! I can't wait. DH has a 2 week golf trip to Scotland with his brothers and father planned for this summer, so I have a 2 week Disney trip planned with my MIL for Dec 2004!!! I've never seent he holiday decorations so I can't wait!.

It will be me, my MIL, my DD age 6, my DD age 4, and my DS age 2 1/2 when we go. I've booked the All Star Movies (2 rooms) for 11/30 - 12/14 (we're driving, a first for me, so I will refine the dates of travel when it gets closer).

I'm watching for MVMCP tickets to go on sale, and I'm calling soon for Luau tickets.

I can't wait!! Thanks for the thread!!!:smooth:

[Carrieberry]

We will be there 11/28 -12/5. Doing 5 night at BCV and then heading over to Universal for a few nights possibly. If codes come out then we will add on those few nights at WL instead! CAN'T WAIT!! Never to soon to statrt planning in my opinion, but since we have not been since Dec 2002, I am extra amped!:D :D princess: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[Sandy Feet]

Sure hope we can go. I haven't told the kids anything yet in case it doesn't work out for some awful reason, but we'll be there in early Dec! Yippee! :Pinkbounc
Our airfare will be close to $500 each, so I'm really trying to cut costs where ever I can.

[DemonLlama]

Been planning this one since we came back 12/02!

Plan on doing the last Thursday night MVMCP, staying at AKL.

[PattiPB]

By the time we all go, this thread is going to be 100+ pages long!!! LOL!!!!

Early Dec. people---we are almost below 300 days!!! That deserves a happy dance!

Patti

[angey77]

Originally posted by PattiPB
By the time we all go, this thread is going to be 100+ pages long!!! LOL!!!!

Early Dec. people---we are almost below 300 days!!! That deserves a happy dance!

Patti

Ten days until the 300 day happy dance!
:jumping1:

Hey, maybe we should keep our excitement on the down low. We don't want to attract more people to the wonders of December and make it harder to get on BTMRR, RnRC, ToT...hehe.

[WDW*3]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

We'll be there! Our dates are 12/15 - 12/26. 11 Nights @ VWL. We can't wait!

[disney4us2002]

Sorry but we can't be on page two!!!:crazy:


Since we're not going til nearly Christmas we are still well over the 300 day mark but anxiously awaiting getting under the 330 day return date mark so I can look for transportation. We're leaning toward autotrain as the boys think it'll be a great adventure (Gosh I sure hope so) and the added convenience of loading up our minivan with Christmas junk plus luggage is more appealing than flying with too much.

How is everyone else arriving in Orlando??

[angey77]

Originally posted by disney4us2002
How is everyone else arriving in Orlando??

We are hoping to fly, but will be waiting on cheaper flights. We do have the luxury of living within a reasonable (10 hour) driving distance just in case.
The thing to do when flying is to bring the maximum baggage, including carry-on, and pack minimally in hopes of doing laundry. That was you have quite a bit of space to pack souvenirs. In December, I bought the big Main Street Train set and seemed to have forgotten how big it really was (larger than my largest suitcase). But I was able to ship it home via FedEx through Disney for $20. Not bad.

[PattiPB]

We are flying (obviously!!!) Fortunately for us, I can always get the $99 each way special from Southwest. If they ever discontinued that special I would be lost! Total airfare for the five of us will come in around $1100.

My biggest frustration right now is rental car! The days and times of our flights have us renting for 1 week and 4 days! If it was another day, it would be the two week MUCH LOWER rate!!!

Patti

[Melann]

Was just there Dec 30-Jan 10 and am DESPARATELY trying to talk my boyfriend into another trip this year...help me out guys, spread me some pixie dust, and let's hope he says yes!:jumping2:

[zulaya]

I could have sworn that I posted on this thread but I don't see me here anywhere.

Dec 3-11 at BCV. We have both grandmas coming, my mom the first time with her grandkids - but she's coming in on Dec 2 and leaving Dec 6 - teacher you know.

But we are doing MVMCP for sure.

[StaceyA]

My mom and I are planning yet another "girls only" trip from Nov 26th to Dec 5th. This will be our 3rd trip since I have become an adult and we also went twice when I was younger.

We are staying at the Pop Century in a preferred building.

We are awaiting the sale of MVMCP tickets, and we will also book LTT for dinner before the party. We have gone to MVMCP twice and MNSSHP once.

We are also planning to try for an Illuminations cruise for one of the nights during our stay, is anyone else going to try for the cruise?

Going at this time of the year is our very favorite time to go, Im really hoping the Osborne lights are up this year! That is one of my favorite reasons for going in Dec.

We have already booked the Hoop De Doo and look forward to being able to make more plans!! We always say we will wing it and not make too many PS's and then we always have every day planned! LOL

Can't wait!!!:hyper:

[danny1649]

In 2004 one in June our first time to visit in June and our December trip which we've been doing each year since 1992.::yes:: :hyper: :wave2:

[angey77]

Bumping it back, we need to stay focused here people!!
Ten months and counting....

[Tiki Fans]

There will be 9 of us going 12-1-04 to the 10th. Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousion's, and Grandparents. We will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge, first time in a delux and can't wait. Visiting my daughter who will be a CM. We are also waiting for MVMCP tickets to pop up for sale. Keeping my eyes on airfair also. I love these boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneysnowflake]

We are going on our very first Disney vacation. I haven't been to Disney since 1981, so I imagine things have changed slightly. :P

We are going from December 9th to the 16th. I am more than excited. Only 10 months to go!!

Heidi in PA

[disneyfan551]

disneysnowflake... WELCOME TO THE DIS!!! You are going to love it here! And the best is yet to come, you will have an awesome time at Disney in December!!! This past Dec. was our first 'winter' trip to WDW, and I am now hooked! Enjoy your planning!! :wave:

[kaseyC]

Our family of 5, me, DH and our 3 DD's will be staying at SSR Dec. 5-10, 2004. This will be our first December visit so we are looking forward to the Festivities. I cannot wait to see the World Showcase in Epcot decorated for the holidays. I bet it is awesome.

[ead79]

We're planning a trip for Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, and I can't wait! We are splitting our stay between Animal Kingdom Lodge concierge and Polynesian concierge. I am eagerly looking forward to the Sunrise Safari! As far as holiday activities go, we plan to do MVMCP, tour the resorts a little bit, and see the Osborne Lights if they're back this year. Woo Hoo! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Steffy]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc We'll be there from Dec. 17-27th.

Don't know how many, so far 12 and counting......

:earsgirl:

Have to do CP.

Our first time at Christmastime.

Can't wait.::MinnieMo

[Duchie]

Got ressies at OKW for 11/28 thru 12/5. We'll be there for my big 40th birthday :earseek: and DS 8th :cool1: First trip with my big sis as well, and she and I have already started planning. DH is catching the bug so I'm not alone!

Never been during the holidays before. When do MVMCP tickets go on sale? Also can't wait for Osborne lights.

Only 298 days?!?!?! I need to start packing!:laughing:

[angey77]

Originally posted by Duchie
Never been during the holidays before. When do MVMCP tickets go on sale?

I want to say I bought mine in May last year. We'll all keep each other updated!

[amcooper]

We went around this time in 2001 & 2002 but missed last year. We've already decided that was a big mistake and we're already planning for this year.

[tmq2766]

Just needed to see my counter:wave2:

[angey77]

tmq2766,
Almost to the 300 mark on our meet! Woo hoo!

[tmq2766]

ANGEY77:
I'll be waiting for ya!!!!!!!!
I am officially putting you in charge of the December to Remember DIS meet :teeth:

[angey77]

Originally posted by tmq2766
ANGEY77:
I'll be waiting for ya!!!!!!!!
I am officially putting you in charge of the December to Remember DIS meet :teeth:

Oh no you are not!!! I am horrible at organizing people. Any other volunteers?

[tmq2766]

Going once...............................Going twice...........................Sold to ANGEY77........................................... ........................................
CONGRATULATIONS................................... .....................:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[PattiPB]

1. If you are at or before December 1, 2004---YOU ARE UNDER 300 DAYS!!!!!!!

2. I vote for Angey77, too, simply to save myself!!! LOL!!!!!!

Patti

[tmq2766]

AWWWWWWWW Look ANGEY77 I'm not the only one who thinks you are up for the job.......... YOU GO GIRLFRIEND :wave2:

[angey77]

No, no no no no no no!!!!
I don't think I have shared this yet, with anyone but tmq2766, but I'm going with my boyfriend who makes fun of me for being a Disney freak. This is all I would need to feed the fire...lol.
I can see me standing with him and his parents in front of Mexico or something, waiting for fellow Disney freaks to arrive. I'd never hear the end of it! haha.
I'll think about it and let you guys know December 4...lol.

[tmq2766]

See ANGEY77 you are already doing a great job. So we are meeting in front of Mexico?:hyper:

[angey77]

Evil, sheer evil. :duck:

[tmq2766]

Almost like a hit and run. :scared:

[CheapMom]

Hi we are going 12-11 thru 12-16 staying at AllStarMovies, then trekking down for the 3 Day Wonder cruise(12/16-12/19) 4 years ago we went this second week in December and it was great, beautiful weather and sparse crowds. We did MVMCP but I think we will skip it this year because it was very crowded and this time we will have a 2 year old with us who can't stay up till midnight. (His 1st trip to Disney by the way:wave: )
12/16 wil be our 10th Annivers., we are so excited. (When I say "we" I mean mostly me.)
See ya there!!!!!!!

[CheapMom]

Originally posted by PawPrintRascal
We're heading down there for our first ever trip. Gonna be at All Star Movies (preferred location) drom Dec 10th to the 23rd. So far Um planning MVMCP and probably resort browse at all the christmas decorations and shop for a mickey santa ears hat. Dunno what else related to Christmas but we plan on having a lot of fun

:bounce: :Pinkbounc

HEY PAWPRINT-
we will be at ASMovies at the same time! I'm sure FL in Dec will be an especially nice change of pace for you coming from Fairbanks!

[travellady]

We're on the Disney Wonder 12/16 - 12/19 and then head over to WDW 12/19 - 12/23. Taking advantage of value rates as 12/19 is the last day and then holiday season hits. Though I'm thinking of POFQ for this trip, I'm sure I'll change my mind a billion times - will have an AP so where we stay will depend on AP rates (if any) and availability.

I'm really looking forward to it and lucky me, we're headed to WDW 4/9 - 4/18. Once that trip is over I'll still have something to look forward to.

[MelessaG]

We're going in Dec.! (actually we are arriving the day after Thanksgiving, but won't hit the parks until the following Monday) This will be my 4th trip to WDW with my family! My DH jokes that I'm trying to compensate for the fact I never went as a child.;)
He's probably right. We are hoping to stay at the Contemporary for a few days, but will mostly be based out of Marriott Horizons with my parents. We are also hoping for MVMCP, Chef Mickey's and maybe a High Tea at the GF with my mom and oldest DD. (6) Mom wants to try for a Princess breakfast again, but after failing to get one each day we tried before our last trip, I'm a little discouraged to try again.
Overall, I'm way more excited about this trip than I probably should be this early, but what can I say. It's dreary and cold here right now and I little WDW planning and dreaming makes it easier to handle.

[lentesta]

I'm going twice. Once for Mousefest. Once for data collection around Christmas.

Len

[ugadog99]

We can't wait!!!!!!! It will be our second Christmas spent at the World. We arrive December 17 and leave on the 28th. We will again be at the cabins at Ft. Wilderness. (Our favorite place in the World!)


:yo-yo: :yo-yo: :yo-yo:

[PKK/MJK]

We just finished our ressies for December 2004. We'll be at Saratoga Springs from 12/ 26 to 1/02. Can't wait!!! Just love the holidays at WDW!! Guess I'd better update my 'signature.'

[tink2]

I just switched our ressie from Thanksgiving week to Dec 5-11!! I've very excited as I hope the crowds will be smaller than Thanksgiving week!!! It will be me, DH, DD5, DS3 and my parents. We are staying at POFQ- yea, finally reopening! We hope to do MVMCP and Candelight Processional. Can't wait to get in the holiday spirits with the mouse!!!!princess:

[CheapMom]

ASMO 12-11 thru 12-16
12-16 thru 12-19 Disney Wonder
CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

[F5CHASER]

My wife and I will be visiting along with our 9-yo and 2-yo daughters. We'll be at ASMo from 12-4 thru 12-12. Hoping the Osbourne lights really will be back. Wishing Soarin' Over Epcot will be done a little early.

[McKeeFamily3]

We'll be at FW campground from Nov. 30th-Dec 9th
We're doing a few nights at one of the FL state parks on the Atlantic Ocean and spending a day at KSC before we arrive at DW. This will be our 3rd visit during the Holidays. We've never been any other time.
Planning on MVMCP for the first time. Can't wait for that. DH and I are planning on CP also with the kids spending the evening at one of the kids clubs.
The kids can't wait to try all the rides they were too small for on previous trips.
December is too far away!

[suzywindy]

Dec 3-9th - Cont Tower Club 12th floor. Can't wait. First trip without my DD and her DH. They decided to put in a new kitchen this year instead of Disney.

We just purchased our airline tickets this weekend so we are flying high here at home.

We already have a chart ready and change it every weekend - but just planning keeps me so happy.

We plan to do one very merry. We did two last year but we were there a few days longer and also switched hotels. This year I think we are going to try the lounges around the monorail!

My next goal is to be able to go twice a year so that I do not have to go so long without a fix.;)

[angey77]

Just wanted to let everyone know to pick up the Spring 2004 issue of Disney magazine. There is a "Countdown to WDW" feature that is actually a vacation planner for newbies and veterans. It "will help you do everything you want on your vacation -- and nothing you don't.":hyper:

[Maude4Disney]

We will be arriving on 12/19-27 @ CSR. Room is booked and in the process of being paid for and just waiting now for tax return to buy those airline tickets. DS10 is not thrilled w/ the idea of flying, but I guess he'll have to get over it :rolleyes: Can't wait. This will be our first time at WDW for the holidays!! Just hoping there is a MVMCP while we're there. Happy Holidays Everyone!

[goofy4tink]

Just booked our first ever Thanksgiving trip. Hoping to catch the first MVMCP before we leave. We actually leave on the 30th so officially we aren't going to be there for Dec but it's close!!

[drewc]

We're planning on 12/3 to 12/12.

We're starting at Universal with two nights at the Royal Pacific. Then we're moving to a time share at Marriot Grand Vista for a week. Still haven't figured out where we will spend the night of the 11th, but most likely it will in or very near WDW.

We're contemplating Mickey's very merry x-mas deal, but we weren't sure if it would be worthwhile considering the parks are supposedly fairly quiet that time of year.

We have three kids, who will be 7, 6 and 3 at the time we go.

Haven't booked airline or car rentals yet.

[disney4us2002]

Maude4Disney, we are there the exact dates as you but at the Poly. We are also big time hoping for the final MVMCP to be on the 19th. I keep reading other people's estimates with the last party on the 17th and wonder if I should email Disney and beg, lol. This is probably our one and only Christmas trip to Disney so I want to experience everything I can!! I cannot imagine a better first night than attending MVMCP and having dinner in the Castle.

Here's to hoping.......

[Steffy]

Originally posted by disney4us2002
Maude4Disney, we are there the exact dates as you but at the Poly. We are also big time hoping for the final MVMCP to be on the 19th. I keep reading other people's estimates with the last party on the 17th and wonder if I should email Disney and beg, lol. This is probably our one and only Christmas trip to Disney so I want to experience everything I can!! I cannot imagine a better first night than attending MVMCP and having dinner in the Castle.

Here's to hoping.......


My crew will be at the Poly when you get there disney4us2002!!!

[Maude4Disney]

ok... Steffy & disney4us2002 - I'm jealous. We sooo wanted to stay at the Poly, but it just wasn't in the budget this time around.

Maybe we'll luck out for MVMCP!! I'll be looking for the lime green!!!

[mariolatry]

I'm planning a solo trip Dec. 2-7th or 8th. This will be my first holiday trip. I'm not sure where I'll be staying. I think Pop Century is what I can afford. When should I start booking? I want to do CP and MVMCP and all the good stuff....

[angey77]

Let's keep it up!
Just received confirmation from a DVCer that the points I rented from him are booked in two studios at SSR in my name. WOO HOO!

[WDWFAN9]

Count us in. DH and I arrive Dec 4th for 4 nights at WL and then we move to PC for 4 more nights. Just the two of us! We can't wait!

[PattiPB]

December 1st is only 40 weeks, 280 days away!!!!!

How are you all doing on rental cars??? I have a minivan from National for 10 days just under $400. Anyone have any codes that can beat that !?!?

Patti

[3PRINCESSMOM]

We'll be there Dec 3rd-11th. That is why we bought AP's this past December. We went the second week of the month last year, so we'll be able to go the first week this year. Nothing like Main Street, USA during the holidays!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

(That is one bounce for each family member).

[tink2]

Just wanted to see my counter! Can't wait- will we ever get there???princess:

[PrincessMommy2]

We're planning an extended family vacation for December 4-11. There will be 16 of us (9 adults, 7 children). I would love us to be able to stay at the WL, so I'm hoping for good AP rates. I'm a little nervous now though since I read on another post that AP rates for the WL are hard to get at that time of year!! What do you guys think??:confused: The other families don't want to pay rack rate, but I thought it would be so much easier to be able to take the boat to the MK or the boat to get on the monorail since there will be so many of us!! They are letting me do the planning since they know I try to get the best deal since I'm a stay at home mom with just DH income. I don't know if we should reserve a moderate and then wait for AP rates and try to switch or just reserve at the WL and keep my fingers crossed!! Ugh...so much pressure!;) I just want everyone to have a good time!!

[keypooh90]

My mom (ugadog99) , my little sister, and I will be going for our 2nd Christmas Disney trip in 293 give or take days. Sooo excited!::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo princess: princess:

[angey77]

Originally posted by PattiPB
December 1st is only 40 weeks, 280 days away!!!!!

How are you all doing on rental cars??? I have a minivan from National for 10 days just under $400. Anyone have any codes that can beat that !?!?

Patti

PattiPB,
Have you ever tried priceline for car rentals? They are the only way we go when we travel. There is a great website, www.biddingfortravel.com where people list their winning bids. You might want to check that out.

[horner5]

The Horner Family from Michigan will be there too! Along with (gasp!) my mother and my mother-in-law (who will be rooming with each other). We will have lots of stories to share, I'm sure!

[PattiPB]

Angey77---never tried Priceline for cars, only hotels. Biddingfortravel is a great but INTIMIDATING!!! forum. I've read it but wouldn't post on it! LOL! Travelling with 7 people (3 kids), it's usually worth it to me to stay with an onsite car rental co. Maybe I'll try it, though...

BTW---just added another room to our group, and the AAA rate of $68.68 inclusive is still available for PC! Anybody who is booking, make sure you ask for it! It's well worth joining AAA!

Patti

[angey77]

Originally posted by PattiPB
Angey77---never tried Priceline for cars, only hotels. Biddingfortravel is a great but INTIMIDATING!!! forum. I've read it but wouldn't post on it! LOL! Travelling with 7 people (3 kids), it's usually worth it to me to stay with an onsite car rental co. Maybe I'll try it, though...


I hear ya! I lurk on there and get the good prices, but I hate to post in fear of getting yelled at by the moderators!

[disneyfan551]

PattiPB... what is PC? I'm having a brain freeze... :rolleyes:

edited to say... ok, I just figured it out! Pop Century, right?? ;)

[zurgswife]

Just found out you guys were here I have put together a list of all who have posted here (i think I got everybody) and those on the resorts board..

NO EXACT DATES LISTED
Leighe
mjames41
arielfan
SnoWhiteRabbit



STARTING WITH THE EARLIEST DATES
bill'sdj 11/25 to 12/5

kc26 11/26 to 12/4
StaceyA 11/26 to 12/3 POP
MelessaG 11/26

fmed845 11/27 ti 12/4 SSR
michelllovesthemouse 11/27 to 12/5
Chipster 11/27 to 12/4

Christainweecare 11/28 to 12/4 AKL
Mrsv98 11/28 to 12/10 BWV
Pattymouse 11/28 to 12/5 POLY
SoleilLoca 11/28 to 12/4 POR
Toyztory 11/28 to 12/5 OffSite
pigget74 11/28 to 12/2 POP
Carrieberry 11/28 to 12/5 BCV
ead79 11/28 to 12/4 AKL & POLY
Duchie 11/28 to 12/5

Blueberry 11/29 to 12/6

PattiPB 11/30 to 12/10 POP
McKeeFamily 3 11/30 to 12/9 FW

Tikifans 12/1 to 12/10 WL
Liltoot 12/1 to 12/5
aandjmom 12/1 to 12/6

Lexxiefern 12/2 to 12/10 BWV/BCV
Alwaysquiet 12/2 to 12/11 FW
Mariolatry 12/2 to 12/8 POP
Yensid_MD 12/2 to 12/5
nursetink 12/2 to 12/10 SSR
EsmeraldaX 12/2 to 12/5

Cyndibelle 12/3 to 12/11
bjakmom 12/3 to 12/8 BWV
Suzywindy 12/3 to 12/9 Contemp
tmq2766 12/3 to 12/11 POP
Cosmos2003 12/3 to 12/11 POLY
Cheryle423 12/3 to 12/7
Momma 12/3 to 12/11 POR
Zulaya 12/3 to 12/11 BCV
3Princessmom 12/3 to 12/11
Patcw 12/3 to 12/20 CBR
Mickey55729 12/3 ti 12/11 POP

Zurgswife 12/4 to 12/12 BWV/Dolphin
WoodysRoundup 12/4 to 12/10
DaveCindy 12/4 to 12/16
McKelley 12/4 to 12/11
Princessmommy2 12/4 to 12/11 WL
Wdwfan4 12/4 to 12/8 WL
12/8 to 12/12 POP
HappyGramma 12/4 to 12/11 VWL
darlene9947 12/4 to 12/13 SOG
Smt218 12/4 to 12/11 WL
disneychick123 12/4 to 12/11 POLY
Brier Rose 12/4 to 12/13 WL
Toystoryduo 12/4 to 12/12
dmonroe 12/4 to 12/11 BWV
F5Chaser 12/4 to 12/12 ASM
memymomonica 12/4 to 12/11
Mhely 12/4 to Offisite

mitymott 12/5 to 12/9 BW
tink2 12/5 to 12/11 POFQ
Ducky4Disney 12/5 to 12/15 SSR
Kymickeyfan717 12/5 to 12/10 POP
Kristi1357 12/5 BWV
danny1649 12/5
Angey77 12/5 to 12/11 POLY or WL
Lory 12/5 to 12/16 FW
KaseyC 12/5 to 12/10 SSR
Tigerlilly's Mom 12/5 to 12/10 BWV
Mapmakeri 12/5 to 12/12 POR
jeg721 12/5 to 12/17 CBR
BobNed 12/5

tikilyn 12/6 to 12/13 ASM
8Caliace 12/6 to 12/13
ilovebelle 12/6 to 12/11 CSR
Bbgrizzle 12/6 to 12/11 WL
mapmakerj 12/6 to 12/12

mom2colbysyd 12/1 to 12/7

Delswife 12/8 to 12/22 POP

disneysnowflake 12/9 to 12/16
lentesta 12/9 to 12/12

PawprintRascal 12/10 to 12/23 ASM
drewc 12/10 to 12/18
disneysnowflake 12/11 to 12/18
bumcat 12/11 to 12/17 OKW
Tigger'sfriend 12/11 to 12/15
Cheapmom 12/11 to 12/16 ASM
banks37 12/11 to 12/17 SOG
Sandy3550 12/11 to 12/19 POR

Angel's mom 12/12 to 12/18 POP
WDWCrazzyCunninghams 12/12 to 12/19

WDW*3 12/15 to 12/26 VWL

Janetdl 12/16 to 12/23
Charlottebetty 12/16 to 1/1 AKL
jeg71 12/16 to 1/1
DemonLlama 12/16
nisiemouse 12/16 to 12/19 OKW

Tinkgrl 12/17 to 12/20 BCV
Steffy 12/17 to 12/27
laurenk 12/17 to 12/27
pomcoach 12/17 to 12/27 offsite
jamif 12/17 to 12/23 AKL
Adventurerkat 12/17 to 12/27
ugadog99 12/17 to 12/28 FW
giatocj 12/17 to 12/22

Marrar 12/18 to 12/2? POP
Mariessa_Mom 12/18 to 12/26
w8ting4pooh 12/18 to 12/26 GF
Steffy 12/18 to 12/27 POLY
horner5 12/18 to 12/27 WL
Flytodis1 12/18 to 1/3
Sanddune 12/18 to 1/4 WL/BWV
Tink61 12/18 to 12/23 POP

Schweig 12/19 ti 12/23 GF
travellady 12/19 to 12/23 GF
disney4u2002 12/19 to 12/26 POLY
Maude4disney 12/19 to 12/27 CSR

PKK/MJK 12/20 to 1/2 SSR

Mickeymousers 12/21 to 12/28

Matjef9091 12/23 to 12/30 CBR
SillyOleBear 12/23 to 1/1
Siac 12/23 to 12/29 POP
Katy 12/23 to 12/28

*Flower* 12/24 to 1/2

Connears 12/26 to 12/31
Lollipop Mom 12/26 to 1/2 FW
Applesister1 12/26 to 1/2 YC/BC

jjskribs 12/27 to 12/31 Swan

melann 12/30 to 1/10

[angey77]

Way to go zurgwife!!! YAY!
Oh, I decided, its planned. SSR and WL!

[PattiPB]

Oh my word look at all of us! Way to go zurgswife!!!

I love looking at that list, because everybody here thinks I'm NUTS to even be thinking about Dec!! LOL!!!!

It's nice to be a group of other obsessive planners!!! LOL!!!

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by PattiPB
Oh my word look at all of us! Way to go zurgswife!!!

I love looking at that list, because everybody here thinks I'm NUTS to even be thinking about Dec!! LOL!!!!

It's nice to be a group of other obsessive planners!!! LOL!!!


LOL you got it! :crazy:

[MomE@Home]

My family (DH, DS-15,DS's friend-15, DS-8, DD-4 and myself) is going to be camping at FW Nov. 27-Dec. 10.
This will be our second trip to WDW and the first time we will be staying on site.

[Steffy]

Originally posted by Maude4Disney
ok... Steffy & disney4us2002 - I'm jealous. We sooo wanted to stay at the Poly, but it just wasn't in the budget this time around.

Maybe we'll luck out for MVMCP!! I'll be looking for the lime green!!!

This will be my first time at the Poly...

Can't wait.

[Steffy]

Thanks for putting the list together Zurgswife.

Sure going to be a lot of DISers in the world in December....

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[nisiemouse]

We'll be at OKW Dec 16-19 then off on our first disney cruise Dec 19-23. Could you add me to the list? Thanks.

[tmq2766]

WOW!!!!!! What a group..... Watch out here we come......

[angey77]

All these people.....Disney will have their hands full alone with tmq2766....haha.

[tmq2766]

I will be the one following the lead of ANGEY77.....BAD INFLUENCE, BAD INFLUENCE. My mom warned me about people like her:teeth:

[Nicoal13]

I'm hoping to be able to join all of you in December. I was last there in November with 3 friends.

DH doesn't like the magic :rolleyes: So I'm hoping to go back with another friend of mine. Although it depends on if I get pregnant before then or not.

If I do, then I'm going to have to wait a few years to go back.

I'm jealous of all your trips! Maybe I can stow away in someone's luggage. :tongue:

[TigerLilly's Mom]

We will be there too!! Dec. 5 - 10 at the BWV. I can't wait!!

[mapmakerj]

Will be their 12/5-12/12 with DH and DS who will celebrate his 5th BD with his first trip to Disney! Have reservations at POR but hoping like everyone else for a code so we can upgrade to AK.

[jacksonsmom]

Well you can take us off the list of those going in December.
I am actually OK with it, believe it or not.

We decided to go Memorial Weekend & the week after instead, BEFORE our APs expire, since we don't plan on renewing them.
I will miss MVMCP this year, but that's OK.

DH & I PROMISED each other a trip to WDW in 2005 for the Christmas celebrations ;)

Have fun everyone...I will have to live through you this year

[Yensid_MD]

The DW and I are going just the two of us Dec 2-Dec 5. No kids (we will have four by then).

I did not read every post but when do the MVMCP tickets go on sale?

Thanks

[zurgswife]

Who's Going In December List Updated

The December List (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=5052280#post5052280)

[nursetink]

We will be there 12/2-12/10 at SSR. It is our DD's fifth birthday and the first trip with the grandparents and uncle. Should prove to be an adventure! See you all there.:earseek:

[drewc]

I might have already posted this (can't remember, we did a quick trip to Disneyland last week), but we had to change our dates from 12/3 - 12/11 to 12/10 - 12/18.

Still staying at the Marriot Grande Vista and then onsite at Universal.

Will these weeks be more crowded than the earlier week? Or will it still be relatively quiet?

[DaveCindy]

Me, my DH, my DD (9), and my other DD (7) will be going December 4th through 16th. After which we will be going on our very first cruise the Disney Wonder 16th -19th. M birthdays on the 21st, so I'm getting an early present. I am so excited I can't wait!!!! My DH can't believe I am already this excited about it and want to plan so early. Apparently you guys understand me and my excitement!
We went to Disney World once before at christmas time but my DD was only 1 at that time, so I am looking forward to seeing and doing more this time.

What are the top things we should do? We did not get to do anything other than looking at all the festive decorations last time.

See You There:cutie: princess: :earsgirl: :earsboy:

[aandjmom]

Me, my DH, DD-7 and DS-4 will be going 12-1 thru 12-6. We are planning to go to MVMCP for the first time. A couple questions --

What time is the parade at the CP?

Is it normally really crowded and how early before it opens do you need to get there?

We were originally planning on staying at AK or CBR but are know considering ASM because I think the kids will love the decor. Any comments on this property?

Can't wait till Dec.!!:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: pirate:

[angey77]

Originally posted by DaveCindy
What are the top things we should do? We did not get to do anything other than looking at all the festive decorations last time.

Definitely do MVMCP, especially since you have children. They will love it. And take them to visit all the Santa Clauses in each country in World Showcase. Those are very cool, and educational at the same time.
One more thing, bring them to Camp Minnie Mickey in AK. There are Christmas trees all over the place from Piglet, Tigger, Poo, Simba....a lot of trees to say the least! And Mickey and Minnie are back there dressed in their holiday attire for pictures.

[angey77]

Originally posted by aandjmom
What time is the parade at the CP?

There are two parades, but I can't remember the times. The second one is less crowded however.

Is it normally really crowded and how early before it opens do you need to get there?

Last year, we went to the last MVMCP and it was sold out, but we never waited more than 15 minutes to ride anything. I hear the crowds are much smaller during the week, but again, I didn't have any problems with the Friday crowd. You can get there pretty early, we arrived at 5:30 and were given armbands. As they clear the park of "lay folk," MVMCP goers are directed on the right side of Main Street and into Tomorrowland to enjoy the rides there for an hour before the official start of the party.

We were originally planning on staying at AK or CBR but are know considering ASM because I think the kids will love the decor. Any comments on this property?

The decor is great at all the resorts, but I do think the All Star resorts are the most kid-friendly. My nieces loved it when we went, and they were 6 and 9.

[tikilyn]

Were going in December!!:Pinkbounc

The cast
Dh(32)
Me the wife(30)
DD(3 when we arrive turns 4 while we are there)
DS (18 months)

We will arrive December 6th and check out December 13th. Staying at the All Stars Movies Resort, but I am hoping for a great Ap rate for the Mods.

I have been planning this trip sense our DD was born. I think I am the only one in my family that is really excited!! I LOVE THE MOUSE!!!

[PattiPB]

I LOVE the All Stars (particularly Movies)! BUT!!!!! I've read on several threads that early December is Pop Warner season, and they always stay at the All Stars. Even though we are travelling with lots of kids, I'm not too interested in having Pop Warner cheerleaders practicing outside my room! LOL!!!

I've read that Pop Century will NOT be used for conventions of any type, so we are staying there. You might want to consider that move, also, or at the very least investigate for yourselves. I'm excited to stay at Pop---it won't even be a year old yet!!! However, if a good code comes out, get outta my POR way!!!

[delswife]

We'll be there!

8-22

Me
Del aka Scuba Steve
Commando Nikki
Airman Chris
Beatlebum
Em

possibly;

Brother
Billy aka Jr.

Pop Century will never be the same.

Commando Nikki is threating water pistols this time.

[McKelly]

We are going 12/4-12/11. This will be our first time going to WDW during the holidays and I am SUPER EXCITED! Thank goodness for these boards because I am driving everybody CRAZY talking about Disney!! At least SOMEBODY shares the enthusiasm! A lot of people for that matter!! We are staying at the WL! My DS will be celebrating his 4th birthday on 12/7 and I will be celebrating my 34th on 12/8! Best birthday present EVER!!

[bjakmom]

I've been waiting for years to take my 6 yo nephew, who I've been blessed to watch since he was an infant on the days my sis works. Never wanted to take him until sis could enjoy his first trip with him - well, finally sis is taking her 3 boys this summer!

So my older sis and I are taking him back Dec 3 - 8 - can't wait to see MVMCP for the first time- first dec trip in about 8 years - I'll be leaving all my kids home this trip and just spoiling DNeph to pieces ! I'm using up the few points I'll have left after sis's stay - already booked BWV!!! We are beyond excited !!! :hyper:

Looks like we'll just miss that crazy Delswife crew !!!;)
just kidding - love ya - mean it!!

[delswife]

Originally posted by bjakmom

So my older sis and I are taking him back Dec 3 - 8 -

Looks like we'll just miss that crazy Delswife crew !!!;)
just kidding - love ya - mean it!!


We will pass each other in the airport.:teeth:

[EsmeraldaX]

I'm with you! I can't wait!!!

I've never been in Dec before. I hear it's great!

I'll be there Dec 2-5.

[mickeymousers]

We'll be there Dec. 21-28. Our first holiday at DisneyWorld! My, Santa sure is being nice to us this year! We're going to try to have an early breakfast on Christmas morning at Cinderella's castle. I already have my PS date circled on every calendar! Keeping my fingers crossed...
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo pirate: pirate:

[laurenk]

We will be there from the 17th til the 27th. This is our second time during December, but our first actually being at WDW on Christmas Day! We are staing at BC with our then to be 11 year old twins.

[mapmakerj]

I am sooo excited! DH just got a AAA membership and said we could upgrade to AKL. We originally were at ASMo but heard about Pop Warner so I talked DH into moving to POR. He knew I really wanted AKL so he said ok with the AAA discount. (Hopefully codes will come out to bring down price even more, but at least I have reservations) We will be there 12/6-12/12. DS will turn 5 while we are there. What a great BD surprise for him.

[memymomonica]

We will be there Dec 4- Dec 11. We is me and DD. Dad is going to be deployed. We will meet my parents there. I will turn 33 while we are there. Can't wait to see the decorations. We were there last year for the MNSSHP. Will go to MVMCP this year!!!

[PattiPB]

mickeymousers:

Holy cow! Cindy's on Christmas morning!?!?!?!? Now THAT is a TOTAL dream come true!!!!!!!!!

[mickeymousers]

PattiPB:

Like I said, Keeping my fingers crossed, and hoping for all it's worth!! I don't have a ressie yet, and it's likely not to happen, but you never know... I guess I'll start calling on PS date at 6:55 a.m. Have you ever eaten there?

Kim
::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo pirate: pirate:

[angey77]

Originally posted by mickeymousers
Have you ever eaten there?

I've eaten at CRT for breakfast twice and it was wonderful! The stuffed French toast is to die for. Oh, and the breakfast potatoes...mmmm. Good luck!

[Steffy]

Originally posted by delswife
We'll be there!

8-22

Me
Del aka Scuba Steve
Commando Nikki
Airman Chris
Beatlebum
Em

possibly;

Brother
Billy aka Jr.

Pop Century will never be the same.

Commando Nikki is threating water pistols this time.

Hi delswife!

Your trip report actually made me come out of lurk mode. My crew will be there from Dec 18-27th. So far, we are 10 and counting!

So, no SIL????:p :p :p

[tink2]

Question about Pop Century. I'll be at WDW Dec. 5-11 at POFQ. Looks like they will be there the entire time I'm there- except the first park day. Will this make a difference in the parks? Do they usually lurk into the parks or are they at Wide World of Sports competing the whole time?

I'm excited to be there for a few days the infamous Del's wife will be there!

[tink2]

Question about Pop Century. I'll be at WDW Dec. 5-11 at POFQ. Looks like they will be there the entire time I'm there- except the first park day. Will this make a difference in the parks? Do they usually lurk into the parks or are they at Wide World of Sports competing the whole time?

I'm excited to be there for a few days the infamous Del's wife will be there!

[PattiPB]

We LOVE Cindy's!!! We try to get breakfast there on every trip, and DH and I had dinner there on our "alone" trip in 2002!

I am hoping against hope to get ressies in Dec., but will have to pare down our group if I'm going to stand a chance! We will have a total of 12 people, and I'm probably only going to try to get 8 for the breakfast. I figure that is reasonable, since it is two tables of four! My parents haven't been to Cindy's yet, so I'm really going to try. Fortunately we have a fair number of days I can try for! Unfortunately I have to get up at 4 am to get the ressie!

DH and I took an anniv trip alone in 2002, and planned our anniv dinner there. I told them it was our anniv on the ressie, and noted a request for a window table, to try to time with fireworks. Not only did we get a window, not only did we watch the fireworks eating dessert, but we got an anniv gift!!!! Our server gave us a pair of champagne flutes with "Cinderella's Royal Table" and a picture of Cindy and the Prince dancing etched on it! They are on display in my house.

The neatest part was Prince Charming was circulating through the room, and when he approached the table, he said "I see you've already found your Prince Charming, and I hope you have an enchanting evening"!!!

Sorry---this is longer than I thought!!! LOL!!!

[disney4us2002]

Patti, that sounds like an awesome experience! Don't give up on your Cindy's bfkt for 12 though. Not long ago (maybe 10 days or so) someone posted they got a ressie for 22!!

[lentesta]

I'll be there December 9-12 at least. No idea where I'm staying yet. And I'll probably pack on the way to the airport.

Len

[PattiPB]

Thanks disney4us2002!!! I'll get my hopes up just a little...

[tink2]

PattiPB- we had a group of 15 this past year and got Cindy's for everyone. We had to get to different PS thought b/c above 12 goes is transferred to group dining and by that time it is full. So, we ended up with two PS for 12 and lessened the number of one from 12 to 3. We also got 12 for another day but kept the date we wanted and cancelled the other. We also got a PS for 11 two years ago. Just remember to say party of 12 or as many as we can get in- if not the CM may not grab that table of 8 that may only be there for a second- my mother had this happen to her! Just assign some extra callers and you will be fine. We had 5 people calling and both days we tried 2 people got PS for 12! I don't think it's really the number that is as important as getting through early enough. Good luck! Sending pixie dust your way!!!princess:

[mickeymousers]

PattiPB:

How magical and dreamy!! Thanks for sharing those great memories! We are so looking forward to our first Christmas at WDW, with or without Cindy's. You make me think maybe an anniversary dinner there would be better anyway...

Kim

::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo pirate: pirate:

[PattiPB]

I'm pleasantly surprised to see so many posts about large groups at Cindy's! What months were you able to secure large party ressies??? Since this is our first ever off-season trip (teachers), I'm optimistic for Cindy's, and an Illuminations cruise, too!!!

[tink2]

PattiB- we got reservations for our large groups Thanksgiving week for 2 years- and Thanksgiving Day was the day we kept out of multiple reservations. So, a very busy day at MK but special with Cindy's that morning! Again, I think it is how quick you can get through to a CM when you call.
Good luck!!!princess:

[cobbler]

I am! I am. We got back around the 5th of December in 03 and within a week of coming home I made reservations for right after Thanksgiving - Dec 6th of this year.

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by cobbler
I am! I am. We got back around the 5th of December in 03 and within a week of coming home I made reservations for right after Thanksgiving - Dec 6th of this year.

Looks like we are going at the same time!
We are booked from Nov 26th to Dec 3rd!!

Will you be doing any MVMCP nights?

[mickey58729]

We will be there.... My friend and I will be on our yearly get away to Disney Dec 3-11 and are staying on property for the first time (Pop Century) and cannot wait to go....

For those that have not been to Disney around the Holidays it is incredible. I highly recommend MVMCP.... Also, a tip if you plan on attending make a PS at one of the resturants at the MK for around closing time or a little after for dinner - that way you don't have to leave the MK and then come back. You are already in the park and get to avoid all the crowds at the entrance and on main street when they reopen for MVMCP.


Theresa

[bill'sdj]

We're doing 3 days from 11/25 to 11/28 at POR, leaving on 11/28 for a 4-day Wonder Cruise, and return to POR for 3 more nights from 12/02 to 12/05. I'm getting so excited. Just wish I could make time pass faster.:Pinkbounc

[MomE@Home]

Our trip has been moved up. Good because we'll get there sooner but we will miss out on the Christmas decorations,MVMCP, ect.. Maybe next time:D !
Please remove me from the list.

[mhely]

My very 1st post!

My wife and I will be at WDW starting 12/4! We'll be staying at the Vistana Resort (timeshare). Can I ask a couple of questions? I'm not tuned into all of the Diney Jargon yet.

What is MVMCP?

Can you please give me a quick run down on the LeCellier Candlelight Processional?

Also - What else would you recommned for a couple to do/see during their December Disney trip?

Thanks all.

Mike

[mhely]

My very 1st post!

My wife and I will be at WDW starting 12/4! We'll be staying at the Vistana Resort (timeshare). Can I ask a couple of questions? I'm not tuned into all of the Diney Jargon yet.

What is MVMCP?

Can you please give me a quick run down on the LeCellier Candlelight Processional?

Also - What else would you recommned for a couple to do/see during their December Disney trip?

Thanks all.

Mike

[angey77]

WELCOME MHELY (aka Mike)!!!

MVMCP is short for "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party." It is an after-hours party that requires special admission tickets and it is well worth the funds.
Here is a link that explains it fully:
http://allearsnet.com/tp/hol_mk.htm

With the Candelight Processional, the event is free with admission to EPCOT, but if you reserve a dinner package with a select restaurant, you are guaranteed a seat. I'm trying LeCellier for the first time this year because I've heard so many rave reviews on it. Here is more info on that:
http://allearsnet.com/tp/h_cpfaq.htm

[delswife]

Originally posted by Steffy
Hi delswife!

Your trip report actually made me come out of lurk mode. My crew will be there from Dec 18-27th. So far, we are 10 and counting!

So, no SIL????:p :p :p


That is so cool! Glad your posting. It's much more fun.
We will have to meet someplace. And NO SIL!

tink2~ We will be in the MK on the 8th. Thats the on;y thing I know for sure so far. I'm excited to be there when you are too!

[vald1977]

:teeth: We're going from Nov. 29 - Dec. 9! It will be myself, ds, dh, and my MIL (who is thankfully NOTHING like Delswife's SIL ;) ). Does anyone know when MVMCP tickets will go on sale?

[zulaya]

delswife/Robin - be sure to post your itinerary somewhere so we can all watch for you! Unfortunately, on the 8th, my clan is doing Discovery Cove.

But I have to have to see your crew in action sometime, somewhere in the World!

[Steffy]

Yes delswife!


We will have to meet up someplace! I just can't wait for December!!!

I want my Son-in-law to do the Petty rookie experience. I would not have known about it if not for you and growinupdisney! They should give you two a commission!

This trip is going to break the bank!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :wave2:

[mom_rules]

Can you guys help me out? Which 10 days would you pick?
From Dec 1-10 or Dec 10-20? taking Crowds, deals etc. into account.

[angey77]

Originally posted by mom_rules
Can you guys help me out? Which 10 days would you pick?
From Dec 1-10 or Dec 10-20? taking Crowds, deals etc. into account.

This will be my first time the first week of December, but I did go the second week last year.
The crowds were wonderful, pretty non-existent. I'm thinking it will be the same for the first week.
Both weeks fall under the same season as far as deals. They should both have the same AP rates and such. We stayed at ASMu last time for $49 per night!

[F5CHASER]

I'm going to be there with my wife and 9yo girl and 22 month old girl. We'll be at ASMo Dec 4 - 12. Any ideas on what parks to hit on what days? We are planning on 5 days of Disney and two days to Universal. We've never seen Universal and the new Mummy ride looks fun.

[angey77]

Originally posted by F5CHASER
I'm going to be there with my wife and 9yo girl and 22 month old girl. We'll be at ASMo Dec 4 - 12. Any ideas on what parks to hit on what days? We are planning on 5 days of Disney and two days to Universal. We've never seen Universal and the new Mummy ride looks fun.

Since December seems to be so slow, try to hit parks on their early entry days. I usually avoid EE like the plague, but since the crowds aren't bad to begin with, you can get a lot knocked out by noon. But I would still stay away from MK on a weekend, and maybe even skip MGM on its early entry on Saturday since MGM can get crowded also. I do have to say though, AK is much less crowded than the other parks on the weekend.
Best bet is to have a rough idea based on EE, then finalize it when you see what events/parades are going on on what nights. Last December, Spectro wasn't every night, so we had to adjust accordingly.

[F5CHASER]

Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it!

[dizneycc]

Wow, Zurgswife, GREAT list!!! You can add DH and me too! Dates are Dec. 10-19 at SOG. I will be solo for the first half until DH finishes school, then he will meet me.

Any talk of a mini meet yet? There are sooooo many DISERS that are going to be there at the same time! It would be so cool to meet a few people. I just love being part of this great family!

CC

[angey77]

Isn't the official Dis meet usually the first week of December?
I've already warned my dbf that he will lose me at least one day to my fellow "Disney dorks" if that is the case. lol!

[kaseyC]

December is starting to look exciting. We are still planning on Dec.5-10. Also considering arriving a few days early or leave a couple days late to check out Universial - we have never been.

This is an awesome thread!!

[angey77]

kaseyC,
Looks like we will be at SSR at the same time! I'll be there Dec. 5-8, then moving on to WL. I can't wait to check out the new resort. From what I read, the pool area alone seems awesome!

[C.Ann]

I'm trying....again..

It will be me, my grown DD, and my granddaughter, who will be 6 in September..

Hoping to arrive Nov. 27th and depart Dec. 5th..

If all goes well and I get our house sold before then you can BET we'll be there - and maybe for even longer!!

We plan on doing MVMCP, 1 day at Sea World, and 1 day at IOA..

Keep your fingers crossed for us to make it this year - last year was a total disaster!

Oh - forgot to mention - I already have Pal Mickey for my granddaughter.. (Shhhhhhh..she doesn't know anything about him...;) )

[MelessaG]

I hope you make it there C.Ann. Those are our trip dates too. :D

[SusieJane]

My Mom, my daughter and I will be in WDW 12/4 - 12/8 and then 12/9 - 12/12 we will be taking the Disney cruise. First time my mom and I have taken a cruise. We're always way too excited for our WDW vacations and now with the cruise too, there's no living with us. My daughter took the Disney cruise last September and got engaged.

We've got a 3 bedroom house with a pool reserved and I just went and bought our hopper passes today. I'm ready!

[danny1649]

Going 12/5/04 through 12/12/04 and hoping Osborne Lights are back this year.MVMCP and Candlelight Processional here we come again.::yes:: :bounce: :hyper: :wave2:

[FatCow]

Hopefully I'll be going between the 3rd through the 11th. Looking forward for MVMCP

now if only I can find AP in Canada.

[zurgswife]

OK bored and I've updated all the lists...

Mjames41 11/24 to 12/3

Bill’sdj 11/25 to 12/5

Kc26 11/26 to 12/4
StaceyA 11/26 to 12/3 POP
MelessaG 11/26
mom_rules 11/26-12/5
piratesofthecarolinas 11/26 to 12/4 WL

Fmed845 11/27 to 12/4 SSR
Michellovesthemouse 11/27 to 12/5
Chipster 11/27 to 12/4
Debs5angels 11/27
Raysplus1 11/27 to 12/4 BWV
ESO412 11/27 to 12/5

Christainweecare 11/28 to 12/4 AKL
Mrsv98 11/28 to 12/10 BWV
Pattymouse 11/28 to 12/5 POLY
SoleilLoca 11/28 to 12/4 POR
Toyztory 11/28 to 12/5 Offsite
Pigget74 11/28 to 12/2 POP
Carrieberry 11/28 to 12/5 BCV
Ead 79 aa/28 to 12/4 AKL& POLY
Duchie 11/28 to 12/5
Carolmn 11/28 to 12/4 BWV
Figment & Piglet 11/28 to 12/3
OKW91 11/28 to 12/4
Newarknut 11/28 to 12/5
fmed845 11/28 to 12/ SSR
Cobbler 11/28 to12/7 PC

Blueberry 11/29 to 12/6
Vald1977 11/29 to 12/9
Wishinguponastar 11/29 to 12/17 POP
kmcdougan 11/29 to 12/5 PC

PattiPB 11/30 to 12/20 POP
McKeefamily3 11/30 to 12/9 FW
SnoWhiteRabbit 11/30 to 12/14
Arielfan 11/30

Tikifans 12/1 to 12/10 WL
Liltoot 12/1 to 12/5
Aandjmom 12/1 to 12/6
Dianeschlict 12/1 10 12/10
WebmasterDoc 12/1 to 12/5
Kathleena 12/1 to 12/8 BWV
Mom2cobysyd 12/1 to 12/7 POP
Boardwalk4us 12/1 to 12/8 BWV
Dairyou 12/1 to 12/6 OKW
Nanajoyx2 12/1 to 12/9 VWL

Alwaysquiet 12/2 to 12/11 FW
Marioltry 12/2 to 12/8 POP
Yensid_MD 12/2 to 12/5
Nuresetink 12/2 to 12/10 SSR
ExmeraldaX 12/2 to 12/5
Lexxiefern 12/2 to 12/10 BCV
Iluvdisney 12/2 to 12/10 OKW
Judy from Boise 12/2 to 12/9 Swan
PattiPB 12/2 to 12/16

Cyndibelle 12/3 to 12/11
Bjakmom 12/3 to 12/8 BWV
Suzywindy 12/3 to 12/9 Contempory
Tmq2766 12/3 to 12/11 AKL
Cosmos 2003 12/3 to 12/11 POLY
Cheryle423 12/3 to 12/7
Momma 12/2 to 12/11 POR
Zulaya 12/3 to 12/11 BCV
3Princessmom 12/3 to 12/11
Patcw 12/3 to 12/20 CBR
Mickey58729 12/3 to 12/11 POP
Bcvpriness 12/3
Wilderness01 12/3 to 12/9 VWL
tx_disney_fan 12/3 to 12/10 SSR
Steve Hurley 12/3 to 12/7 POP
theSurlymermain 12/3 to 12/10 BWI
Chicago526 12/3 to 12/11
Desiree 12/3 to 12/12
lucky978 12/3 to 12/11 offsite

Zurgswife 12/4 to 12/12 BWV/Dolphin
WoddysRoundup 12/4 to 12/10
DaveCindy 12/4 to 12/16
McKelley 12/4 to 12/16
Princessmommy2 12/4 to 12/11 WL
Wdwfan4 12/4 to 12/12 WL/POP
HappyGramma 12/4 to 12/11 VWL
Darlene9947 12/4 to 12/13 SOG
Disneychick123 12/4 12/11 POLY
Brier Rose 12/4 to 12/13 WL
Toystoryduo 12.4 to 12/12
Smt218 12/4 12/11 WL
Dmonroe 12/4 to 12/11 BWV
F5Chaser 12/4 to 12/12 ASM
Memymomonica 12/4 to 12/11
Mhely 12/4 Offsite
DebbieB 12/4 to 12/10 BWV
Knwviking 12/4 to 12/11 VWL
Twinmomplus2 12/4 to 12/12
Diszip 12/4 to 12/10 BCV
Petersjohnson 12/4 to 12/15 OKW
Cailin'smom 12/4 to 12/9 PC
Hollyjoy 12/4 to 12/10
Crowllad 12/
TLinden16 12/4 to 12/11
tiggerwannabe 12/4 to 12/11 SOG/AKL
Susie2 12/4 to 12/22 Offsite
bubbasmom99 12/4 to 12/9 BCV
Mikesluss 12/4 to 12/11

Mitymott 12/5 to 12/9 BW
Tink2 12.5 to 12.11 POFQ
Ducky4Disney 12/5 to 12/15 SSR
Kymickeyfan717 12/5 to 12/10 POP
Kristi1357 12/5 BWV
Danny1649 12/5 to 12/12 OKW
Angey77 12/5 to 12/11 WL/SSR
Lory 12/5 to 12/11 FW
KaseyC 12/5 to 12/10 SSR
Tigerlilly’s Mom 12/5 to 12/10 BWV
Jeg721 12/5 to 12/17 CBR
BobNed 12/5
TeresaNJ 12/5 to 12/10 BCV
310Girl2 12/5 to 12/10
DrTomorrow 12/5 to 12/10 SSR
Aero99 12/5 to 12/10 SSR
Lsuitigger2 12/5 to 12/10
Pirateparrot 12/5 to 12/10 SSR VWL
VMS 12/5 to 12/10 VWL
Pklein09 12/5 to 12/10 BWV
PaulaH 12/5 to 12/11 VWL
Poohstx 12/5 to 12/10 BWV
Stormtigger 12/5 to 12/11 BCV/OKW
Frozenfingers 12/5 to 12/10 BCV
twinmomplus2new 125 to 12/10 BWV
Bbgrizzle 12/5 to 12/11 WL

Tikilyn 12/6 to 12/13 ASM
8Caliace 12/6 to 12/13
ilovebelle 12/6 to 12/11 CSR
Tigger67 12/6 to 12/16 VWL
Mapmakerj 12/6 to 12/12 AKL
grasshoppa 12/6 to 12/18
tigge50447 12/6 to 12/10 SOG
dbal 12/6 to 12/12 offsite

WDW4life 12/7 to 12/11
garylpn 12/7 to 12/14 BCV

Delswife 12/8 to 12/22 POP
CarolA 12/8 to 12/13 OKW or maybe BCV
4Greatboys 12/8 to 12/12 (maybe)
Joyciemc 12/8 to 12/13

Disneysnowflake 12/9 to 12/16
Lentesta 12/9 to 12/12
Erikthewise 12/ 9 to 12/14 VWL
Tagrel 12/9 to 12/13 BCV
two4ruff 12/9 to 12/6

PawprintRascal 12/10 to 12/23 ASM
Drewc 12/10 to 12/18
Kirsten’s Momy 12/10
keriannhoward 12/10 to 12/12

Bumcat 12/11 to 12/17 OKW
Tigger’sfriend 12/11 to 12/15
Cheapmom 12/11 to 12/16 ASM
Banks37 12/11 to 12/17 SOG
Sandy3550 12/11 to 12/19 POR
Snowwitch 12/11 to 12/18 BWV
Sherry8253 12/11 to 12/19
Tink92 12/11 to 12/18 BWV
nana2tots 12/11 to 12/18
Tinkerbrooks 12/11 to 12/18
shopgirl72 12/11 to 12/17 WL

Angel’s mom 12/12 to 12/18 POP
WDW CrazzyCunninghams 12/12 to 12/19
Lesley 12/12 to 12/17
Bluecdr 12/12 to 12/17 BCV
Tjkraz 12/12 to 12/17 SSR
Gail & joe 12/12 to 12/23 VWL
Tnkgrl 12/12 to 12/16 BCV
Friendsof Eeyore 12/12 to 12/19 BCV
Here’sTigger2u 12/12 to 12/18 BWV
8 ears 12/12 to 12/16 AKL

WDW*3 12/15 to 12/26 VWL

Janetdl 123/16 to 12/23
Charlottebetty 12/16 to 1/1 AKL
Jeg71 12/16 to 1/1
DemonLlama 12/16 to 12/23 AKL
Nisiemouse 12/16 to 12/19 OKW

Tinkgrl 12.17 to 12/20 BCV
Steffy 12/17 to 12/27
Laurenk 12/17 to 12/27
Pomcoach 12/17 to 12/27 Offsite
Jamif 12/17 to 12/23 AKL
Adventurerkat 12/17 to 12/27
Ugadog99 12/17 to 12/28 FW
Giatocj 12/17 to 12/22
Jillhou 12/17 to 12/24 POLY
Noelle 12/17 to 12/27 Poly
MaistieGracey 12/17 to 12/20
Serenity 12/17 to 12/22
WVMD 12/17
javaj 12/17 to 12/25 SOG/AsMo
Pitter12 12/17 to 12/22 CR


Marrar 12.18 to 12/26 POP
Mariessa_Mom 12/18 to 12/26
W8ting4pooh 12/18 to 12/26 GF
Horner5 12/18 to 12/27 POLY
Flytodis1 12/18 to 1/3
Sanddune 12/18 to ¼ WL/BWV
Tink61 12/18 to 12/23 POP
rnnomore 12/18 to 12/27
Teri Zolman 12/18 to 12/26 PC

Schweig 12/19 to 12/23 GF
Travellady 12/19 to 12/23 GF
Disney4u2002 12/19 to 12/26 POLY
Maude4disney 12/19 to 12/27 CSR
Belle3 12/19 to 12/24 OKW/SSR
VatechBCV 12/19 to 12/26 BCV
Speechguy 12/19 to 12/30

PKK/MJK 12/26 to 1/2 SSR

Mickeymousers 12/21 to 12/28

Matjef9091 12/23 to 12/30 CBR
SillyOleBear 12/23 to 1.1
Siac 12/23 to 12/29 POP
Katy 12/23 to 12/28
Wdwstar 12/23 to 1/2 WLV/BCV
Alicnwondrln 12/23 to 1/3 BC

*Flower * 12/24 to 1/2
ksp 12/24 to 1/2 SSR/BCV
Poohbear123 12/24 to 12/26

Jecca 12/25 to 12/30 BWV
Deemarch 12/25 to 1/1 SSR
Rlrvy29 12/25 to 1/2 BCV
goofy4tink 12/25 to 1/2 BWV

Connears 12/26 to 12/31
Lollipop Mom 12/26 to 1/2 FW
Applesister1 12/26 to 1/2 YC/BC
Nick@VB+OKW 12/26 to 12/31 OKW
Luvindisneyworld 12/26 to 1/1
KathyR 12/26 to 1/5
zakatak 12/26 to 1/5
Imadsnylovr 12/26 to 1/2

Jjskribs 12/27 to 12/31 Swan
Dyingtodisney 12/27 to 1/1

Voldisney 12/30 to 1/2
Melann 12/30 to 1/10
Cocamami 12/30 to 1/6 offsite

DJBounce 12/31 to 1/8

[StaceyA]

WOWEEE what a crowd!!!

Im looking forward to seeing Lime Green Ribbons, or the buttons that are sold at the DIS Shop!!

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

zurswife! Thanks for keeping it all straight! I can't wait to meet some of you! I will be l@@king for the lime green ribbons!

[PattiPB]

You are so great to keep this list up to date!!!!

I really appreciate you extending my dates from 11/30-12/20 instead of 12/10!!!! LOL!!!! I showed this to DH as proof that we need to stay 20 instead of 10 days. It doesn't seem at all unreasonable to me!?!?!?!?!? However, I see his point that 20 days would be a lot of Mickey ice cream bars!!!!

[FatCow]

Everybody gotta make sure they wear the lime-green thingie. During my past trip (February, President's Week), I wore my lime-green Mickey Head and I didn't find anybody from the DIS.

In fact, the only day I lost the Mickey Head, I met somebody from the DIS and she's the one who recognizes me (don't ask how).

[Frozenfingers]

DW and I will be checking in the 5th thru the 10th. Gonna celebrate our anniversary with the mice! Looking forward to LeCellar and the CP.. been wanting to do that ever since we started going to WDW (first trip 2001.. Dec is our 7th trip) MVMCP is a must do, as well as the Osborne lights. Other than that.. just gonna veg and check out the DVC resorts. We will be at the BCV . No kids with this trip!!

Will be looking for the green!

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by FatCow
Everybody gotta make sure they wear the lime-green thingie. During my past trip (February, President's Week), I wore my lime-green Mickey Head and I didn't find anybody from the DIS.

In fact, the only day I lost the Mickey Head, I met somebody from the DIS and she's the one who recognizes me (don't ask how).

Everyone should buy the lime green buttons from the DIS only 3.00!!
http://www.disshop.com/subcat.asp?0=206

I have one and will get one for my mom so we can be noticed!!

I also have a DIS tee shirt, fanny pack, key chain and luggage tags...LOL
The luggage tags and keychains work out well finding your luggage in the airport!!

[FatCow]

As much as I want to buy those, the design is (sorry) godawful.

I'd shave my head before wearing one of those. :teeth:

[C.Ann]

Oooooooooo! I might order the fanny pack!

Course it would "clash" with my colors on the days that I'm wearing purple and such, but it's for sure no one would MISS me with that hanging off my waist!!!!:crazy:

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by FatCow
As much as I want to buy those, the design is (sorry) godawful.

I'd shave my head before wearing one of those. :teeth:


Wearing the pin? They aren't worse then a big lime green mickey on your shirt...lol

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by C.Ann
Oooooooooo! I might order the fanny pack!

Course it would "clash" with my colors on the days that I'm wearing purple and such, but it's for sure no one would MISS me with that hanging off my waist!!!!:crazy:

I bought it cause if you spent so much you got free shipping and I was really close to the free shipping amount, so it was like getting the fanny pack free....but you are right NO ONE will miss you wearing that!!
I was only gonna wear it during meets, but ended up wearing it anyways....I thought where else can you wear a bright green DIS fanny pack and not feel out of place??

[Alicnwondrln]

we are going dec 23 til jan 3 booked in at beach club resort con level for a magical gathering with teh family

[FatCow]

Originally posted by StaceyA
Wearing the pin? They aren't worse then a big lime green mickey on your shirt...lol

LOL! It's not the lime-green that's the problem. It's the kitschy design. :)

I have no problem with the lime-green T-shirt though. But 9 days wearing the same t-shirt will be sooooo funkeee! :D (I refuse to experiment with this newfangled invention called "detergent", I just don't trust it :crazy: )

[mapmakerj]

Slight change in plans! DH surprised me with an upgrade to AKL. So we will be at AKL Dec 6-Dec 12. Can't wait.

[StaceyA]

:bounce:

[angey77]

bump

[Steve Hurley]

:D DW and I will be at the POP Century 12/3 - 12/7. Second December in a row to see the decorations, CP & MVMCP.

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[mom_rules]

When do the decorations go up?

[zurgswife]

They finish putting them up around Thanksgiving....

[tmq2766]

Zurgswife, could you please change mine from POP to AKL. YEAH, YIPP, WOOHOO

[angey77]

Zurgswife,
And if you can change mine to SSR and WL.
(Take that Tina...haha. Just kidding!):crazy:
Angey

[tmq2766]

Ugh that Angey always upping me one...... SLIMEY...............
hehe
Hey everyone Angey is getting Married while she is there in December.hehehe

[ES0412]

We'll be there 11/27-12/05 at OKW! Calvin's first time and ours at Xmas.

When do the tickets for MVMCP and CP go on sale?

[angey77]

Don't believe the hype tmq2766 is selling! haha.

Tickets for MVMCP, if I'm not mistaken, went on sale some time in May of last year.

[Steffy]

Still don't want to get a counter.. :rolleyes: yet.....

Hurry Christmas....:tongue:

[zurgswife]

THE DECEMBER LIST (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=5186231#post5186231)

Grand Totals: 191 DISers Going in December!!!

[Northwoods]

Seems like a long way off yet until our first trip home for Christmas. We have 10 coming home to the VWL from Dec 18-25th.:D

[zurgswife]

Still don't want to get a counter.. yet.....

Steffy....you can just look at mine and add 12 days...:sunny: :sunny:

[Judy from Boise]

I will be there too....12/2-12/9 at the Swan !

[two4ruff]

Excuse me for crashing your thread!!

If all goes well and my husband recieves his leave from his deployment.... we'll be there for 7 days and then off for the 10 day Christmas cruise!

Keeping my fingers crossed!!::yes::

[zurgswife]

No crashing at all...welcome to the December thread..

[zakatak]

We'll be there Nov 26h - Dec 5th! Yeah for us! :bounce:

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by zakatak
We'll be there Nov 26h - Dec 5th! Yeah for us! :bounce:


We will be there the same time!!
Ok that is it! If I get an Illuminations cruise booked, im coming to this thread first to fill it!!
We are going to try for the first night and if we don't get it, we will try for every night after....so I think the odds are good we will get one!!! :hyper:

[Steffy]

Originally posted by zurgswife
Steffy....you can just look at mine and add 12 days...:sunny: :sunny:

Thanks! Now I really won't need a counter until after I am just 200 days out....

Hurry Christmas:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[goofy4tink]

It's official.....Nov 25 to Dec 2 at BWV's.

[tiggerwannabe]

Please add my family to yours...
all 8 of us!

Dec 4 to 9 SOG
Dec 9 to 11 AKL

:wave2:

[StaceyA]

:Pinkbounc From page 2!

[theSurlyMermaid]

We'll be there at the Boardwalk Inn on December 3!!!

[Poohbear123]

Friday Dec. 24-Sunday Dec. 26!:p Not sure as yet.....:tongue:

[kaseyC]

Got a really great rate out of Chicago on TED (United's new airline created to compete with the other low fare lines)

So now I am just waiting on the MVMCP tickets to go on sale. :p

[susie2]

hi, just booked staying sheraton safari, 4th dec 04 till 22 dec 04 first time in dec really looking forward to seeing the decorations, happy planning susie :wave2:

[bubbasmom99]

We will be there, staying for the 1st time at the BCV, 12/4-12/9, then hopping on the Wonder for the 3 day cruise. Hope to go to MVMCP on Tuesday night (last time we went on a Friday and it was too crowded). Got a whole list of to-do's already made :)

[Cocamami]

:earsboy: Staying at Windsor Palms from December 30-Jan 6th...here's hoping the crowds clear out after New Years:earsgirl:

[Cocamami]

:earsboy: Staying at Windsor Palms from December 30-Jan 6th...here's hoping the crowds clear out after New Years:earsgirl:

[pitter12]

Add us to list. We have never been to WDW at Christmas. We are staying at the CONT Dec 17-22. I hope we make MVMCP. Any idea of the dates yet? I'm a planner too, it drive my family crazy!!!! :wave2:

[suemac]

We already have lodging and train tickets for Jan 05.

:Pinkbounc

[angey77]

Its getting closer guys....less than eight months now for many of us.
I did check out my invoice from my MVMCP tickets from last year, and it was dated from the first week of June, and I remember I bought the tickets the week they were announced.
So about one more month!

[Joyciemc]

I don't want to jinx anything, but I'm too excited not to post!
I should be going with my Mom (and maybe Dad'll join us). Dec 8-13 is what I'm working with, but that could change. It's all tentative, but with me and WDW, where there's a will, there's a way.