NOVEMBER 2012 Trip Planners Part 2~yes there IS another!

[Tigger&Aidan]

Booked Nov 24 - Dec 1st, Pop Century. Thinking about switching to AOA but only want that if there's Free Dining. August can't come soon enough!

 

[Smileybug]

The closer I get to being able to make ADRs the more I want to say the heck with it skip the dining plan and eat QS for the entire trip. Yikes!!!!

You'll get what you want.

This site has been so helpful trying to plan our FIRST off-site and FIRST 2 week trip...also our FIRST time visiting Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World and possibly Discovery Cove.

I've learned I should buy MVMCP tickets for 11/27 and to stay away from MK 11/29 - 12/1...any suggestions for which days will be best to visit Universal, Islands of Adventure, or Sea World? Or which days are best for the WDW parks during the week of Thanksgiving?

Thanks so much!!

You don't necessarily need to stay away from the MK on 11/29-12/1. Main Street is very congested during this time. But once you get past there its not to bad. Crowds do pick up in the rest of the park once the taping is over. But it is doable even then. I'm planning to be in the MK on Friday. I thought I would change things around. But have decided to leave things as they are. But with you being there for 2 weeks you have more wiggle room with your schedule.

not me. I am making adrs in 2 weeks and I am EXCITED!!

Just another step closer. I hope you get everything you ask for.

 

[Smileybug]

I made mine on Tuesday, and am thrilled it is DONE>.

I feel like we have reached a milestone in the thread!!

WE have done Thanksgiving weeek 3 times. These are my general planning rules:

1. DO NOT go to MK on thanksgivng day. The day before or after are MUCH better.

2. I generally do AK on thanksgiving day. We have been to the other parks and this is by far the lowest crowd.

3. Do the parks that have headliners you want to ride multiple times early in the week, before the peak crowds hit. For us this is HS. We love RnRC, Star Tours and Toy Story.

4. Whatever park you are doing, get there at rope drop. This is the single most valuble planning tip I have ever gotten. The difference in crowds before lunch versus after is HUGE. WE get SO much more riding done early and spend the afternoon doing shows, parades, ect at a relaxed pace and catch evening fireworks.

5. Have realistic expectations. After Sunday before thanksgiving wherever you are will be CROWDED. Make the best of it, tour smart, and take breaks when you need them. It is amazing what 15 min sitting in the shade with an ice pop does for one's attitude.

Great advice.

Booked Nov 24 - Dec 1st, Pop Century. Thinking about switching to AOA but only want that if there's Free Dining. August can't come soon enough!

I wish we knew for sure if it was coming. (feel sure that it is though.)

 

[pirategirl34]

Booked Nov 24 - Dec 1st, Pop Century. Thinking about switching to AOA but only want that if there's Free Dining. August can't come soon enough!

Suite at AoA or standard room? We are in a standard room at AoA, and I went ahead and switched becuase it was the same price as pop and AoA is imcludedi n the current FD offer so i fugre it likely will be in Nov as well, if the discount comes out at all.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

I posted this on another thread but just thought I'd ask here too....

I'll be paying some down on my trip w/my Disney rewards card. If I have to cancel (before the 45 day window), do I get a refund on the same card? Will they issue me another? Am I out of luck??

thanks

 

[pirategirl34]

Just another step closer. I hope you get everything you ask for.

Thanks, me too. The only thing I am really worried about is Le Cellier for lunch. I will be up at 2am my time waiting on the computer to roll over for that one. If we have to do it for dinner we will just pay OOP for something else. I am just glad my ADR day is a Saturday, so I will be able to go back to sleep and sleep in after we are set.

 

[LoveandMagic]

Just booked POR 11/3-11/11 Exactly six months from today!!!! Can't wait! I am so anxious for Monday because that is when I can make my ADRs. I hope it all comes together.

 

[nikkistevej]

Add me to the November group!! This will be the first time we are going- when it is decorated for Christmas. Here are our dates:

Nov 17-Nov 21- staying at AKV(DVC studio)
Nov 21-Nov 25- Disney Dream cruise
Nov 25-Nov 26- staying at BLT(Contemporary)- we are doing MVMCP that night, and leaving early Monday morning. Cannot wait to see the park and ship decorated!!

 

[tigger30066]

Thanks, me too. The only thing I am really worried about is Le Cellier for lunch. I will be up at 2am my time waiting on the computer to roll over for that one. If we have to do it for dinner we will just pay OOP for something else. I am just glad my ADR day is a Saturday, so I will be able to go back to sleep and sleep in after we are set.

I have been messing with the ADR system to see what is available if I could book today. So bascially looking at 180 days from today. Yes I admit it, I am obsessed. I have had no trouble gettting Le Cellier at lunch time. my luck when it is my time, there will be none available.

 

[AquaDame]

Thanks, me too. The only thing I am really worried about is Le Cellier for lunch. I will be up at 2am my time waiting on the computer to roll over for that one. If we have to do it for dinner we will just pay OOP for something else. I am just glad my ADR day is a Saturday, so I will be able to go back to sleep and sleep in after we are set.

When I made mine on Tuesday I had to wait until the phone lines opened since it was not seeing my reservation on the website - still LOTS of options for Le Cellier lunch

 

[Smileybug]

LeCeiller is the one I am concerned about as well. That is the only ADR hubby ask about. Everything is completely up to me.

 

[NAWDWFREAKS]

I'm another one that is not to sure about the xpass.

I love planning as much as any of you. Its part of the fun. But sometimes I long to just "GO" to Disney. But now a days we don't dare do that. Oh well, it is what it is.

I agree .......The last thing my family or my wife wants in a ride reservation!
Remember kids we have to eat up here and head over to Space mountain for 9 45 lets go! Ugh a Disney vaca is alot of fun but its also a workout . I want to keep some element of spontaneity in it .Heck I want for years without seeing a character now I can schedule it! Boooo relax on the new fast pass please .

 

[pirategirl34]

When I made mine on Tuesday I had to wait until the phone lines opened since it was not seeing my reservation on the website - still LOTS of options for Le Cellier lunch

that's great to hear. I am planning it early in our trip, so hopefully the thanksgiving crowds won't be a factor!

 

[Smileybug]

I agree .......The last thing my family or my wife wants in a ride reservation!
Remember kids we have to eat up here and head over to Space mountain for 9 45 lets go! Ugh a Disney vaca is alot of fun but its also a workout . I want to keep some element of spontaneity in it .Heck I want for years without seeing a character now I can schedule it! Boooo relax on the new fast pass please .

Welcome to the Dis. And to our Nov. Thread.

 

[FunkyDuck]

I don't know if anyone seen this yet...but I wanted to add it here since alot of us were interested: BE OUR GUEST RESTAURANT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM76RC5b3nM

 

[DisneyNDecember]

Two evening Extra Magic Hours back to back in Magic Kingdom? That is odd, isn't it? But it is confirmed on the WDW site, I have rarely seen that in my years of going to WDW?

On Nov 10, a Saturday, & Nov 11, a Sunday, both have EVENING EMH? Is that normal? I guess because I usually go in Early December & not Early November, I rarely see this due to the many MVMCP parties.

 

[AquaDame]

Maybe to try and offset the crowds due to the last weekend of F&W?

 

[DisneyNDecember]

I don't know if anyone seen this yet...but I wanted to add it here since alot of us were interested: BE OUR GUEST RESTAURANT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM76RC5b3nM

VERY nice!! I love the chandelier !!! Beautiful !!!!

Thanks for sharing, I had not seen this one !!

 

[sjs314]

Two evening Extra Magic Hours back to back in Magic Kingdom? That is odd, isn't it? But it is confirmed on the WDW site, I have rarely seen that in my years of going to WDW?

On Nov 10, a Saturday, & Nov 11, a Sunday, both have EVENING EMH? Is that normal? I guess because I usually go in Early December & not Early November, I rarely see this due to the many MVMCP parties.

From reading various TR's Veteran's tends to be Super Busy as many people have 3-Day Weekend.


I Just checked and I can not make my ADR's until June 1st lots of time to plan

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I took the Plunge and booked this am BWI Water View Nov 28 to Dec 3 !

Also booked our flights at $110 each way for early morning arrival on the 28th and late departure on 12/3. *I am so excited!!!

Planning on attending MVMCP on Nov 29

I will add you

I can make my ADRs in 7 days - YIKES! Now I really have to set up my plan. I know we are going to go to a park in the morning have lunch, back to the resorts for a nap and then dinner and park at night. What time would you all recommend making reservations for dinner?

I wish I could make my ADR's in 7 days!

This site has been so helpful trying to plan our FIRST off-site and FIRST 2 week trip...also our FIRST time visiting Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World and possibly Discovery Cove.

I've learned I should buy MVMCP tickets for 11/27 and to stay away from MK 11/29 - 12/1...any suggestions for which days will be best to visit Universal, Islands of Adventure, or Sea World? Or which days are best for the WDW parks during the week of Thanksgiving?

Thanks so much!!

Maybe you could IoA, DC and US on the days that the taping is going on?
your trip sounds so fun!

not me. I am making adrs in 2 weeks and I am EXCITED!!

I am excited too! I think the new CC garauntee has opened alot of times up as alot of ppl dont want to be held to a time. Thats ok with me... I do

Booked Nov 24 - Dec 1st, Pop Century. Thinking about switching to AOA but only want that if there's Free Dining. August can't come soon enough!

I will add you!

I posted this on another thread but just thought I'd ask here too....

I'll be paying some down on my trip w/my Disney rewards card. If I have to cancel (before the 45 day window), do I get a refund on the same card? Will they issue me another? Am I out of luck??

thanks

Hold on to the card, I think it goes right back on the same card

Just booked POR 11/3-11/11 Exactly six months from today!!!! Can't wait! I am so anxious for Monday because that is when I can make my ADRs. I hope it all comes together.

I will add you!

Add me to the November group!! This will be the first time we are going- when it is decorated for Christmas. Here are our dates:

Nov 17-Nov 21- staying at AKV(DVC studio)
Nov 21-Nov 25- Disney Dream cruise
Nov 25-Nov 26- staying at BLT(Contemporary)- we are doing MVMCP that night, and leaving early Monday morning. Cannot wait to see the park and ship decorated!!

I will add you! your trip with the cruise sounds sooo fun!

I don't know if anyone seen this yet...but I wanted to add it here since alot of us were interested: BE OUR GUEST RESTAURANT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM76RC5b3nM

Thanks for the link! I will check it out!