***Official April 2013 thread*** SEE POST # 4028

[pwdebbie]

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/
Early April is listed

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Yep, I've been there. Actually my whole trip is up. But this is not the kind of calendar I am looking for. I'm looking for one like the travel agent calendar, a month on one page, your standard wall calendar set up.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Wonder why it didn't work??? Trying again...

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Apr.pdf

ETA: that didn't work either....but if you Google April 2013 Disney operating hours, you will get it.

 

[wdwgirl03]

We are staying BLT Villa for the first 3 nights and then WL Villa the last 3 nights! My pick first and then my hubby's pick! Can't wait.

We are also staying at Bay Lake Tower when we go! It's the last DVC resort I need to stay at.

 

[Jenio]

We are also staying at Bay Lake Tower when we go! It's the last DVC resort I need to stay at.

What days are you going? What did you think of WLV?

 

[tlh4hart]

I'll b at the CSR around the same time as you.. Is it a big Conference that week?

Usually around 1500-2000 people show for the AAPC conference, but most of us are polite and blend in with others quite well

 

[tlh4hart]

I will be at a conference at CS 4/12-17 for a conference too. Are you going to AAPC?

Yep thats the one. only I am coming in on 4/12 and not leaving until 4/21. Mixing business with the only vacation time I can take, as coding and billing keep me busy LOL. See you there.....

 

[pwdebbie]

Wonder why it didn't work??? Trying again...

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Apr.pdf

ETA: that didn't work either....but if you Google April 2013 Disney operating hours, you will get it.

That's the one I already have linked in the first post.

 

[jkfandel]

Yep thats the one. only I am coming in on 4/12 and not leaving until 4/21. Mixing business with the only vacation time I can take, as coding and billing keep me busy LOL. See you there.....

I hear you. My DD ( 22) is coming too. We are moving to Poly 4/17 and also staying till 4/21. See you there!

 

[thunderjones]

Woohoooo!!!

CL at the WL really spoiled us this summer, so we really wanted to do it this trip, so we had Poly CL and just a regular room at YC, but the thought of being in the same building as a CL lounge and not being allowed to enter was making me

Thus, CL at YC too!!!!

So what made the club level so grand? It's a pretty good price jump from a non-club room to the CL. We're booked for Woods View from April 6-12.

 

[Mousemommy1]

So what made the club level so grand? It's a pretty good price jump from a non-club room to the CL. We're booked for Woods View from April 6-12.

I will say that it was our first time staying deluxe and that was great in itself compared to values, but CL was wonderful! The staff up there provided amazing customer service, making us feel like family. We had an amazing view of Cinderella castle and Wishes. We liked that it was very quiet up there (with no one above us). The food and beverage in the lounge was delicious. It was awesome to be able to wake up, walk a few steps to the lounge, eat breakfast and go...no standing in lines, no having to pay...being able to grab a beer or glass of wine was fantastic.

We also had 40% off so that made the price more palatable (we were paying less than rack rate for a basic room) and that's the case with our upcoming April trip as well. Without the 40% off, we would not pay those prices!!! (Poly CL is $692/night!!!!)

But, we loved it and are hooked.

 

[wdwgirl03]

What days are you going? What did you think of WLV?

My dad and I are going April 1-7. I can't wait!

Oh, I loved the WLV! Iwas actually thinking about staying there again if we couldn't get into BLT. We stayed there a couple years ago. It's such a great location and the theming is awesome. I remember a few years ago, Samantha Brown hosted this show called "Great Hotels" and one of the episodes was about the Wilderness Lodge. One of the things she said was how you don't even feel like you are in Florida-I have to agree with that. There are wildflowers and pine trees everywhere.

I also liked being able to take the boat to the Magic Kingdom and seeing the Electrical Water Pageant. You will love WLV!

 

[pwdebbie]

I will say that it was our first time staying deluxe and that was great in itself compared to values, but CL was wonderful! The staff up there provided amazing customer service, making us feel like family. We had an amazing view of Cinderella castle and Wishes. We liked that it was very quiet up there (with no one above us). The food and beverage in the lounge was delicious. It was awesome to be able to wake up, walk a few steps to the lounge, eat breakfast and go...no standing in lines, no having to pay...being able to grab a beer or glass of wine was fantastic.

We also had 40% off so that made the price more palatable (we were paying less than rack rate for a basic room) and that's the case with our upcoming April trip as well. Without the 40% off, we would not pay those prices!!! (Poly CL is $692/night!!!!)

But, we loved it and are hooked.

You've got 40% for next April? How?

 

[Mousemommy1]

You've got 40% for next April? How?

Military discount.

 

[pwdebbie]

Military discount.

Ooh! Nice! Will your dad do the flag retreat? That to me is one of the best things in the MK. We try not to miss it if we are in the park.

 

[mom24mouseketeers]

Caught up on the posts I have missed - and I feel behind on my ADRs! LOL

I haven't even looked at what our potential schedule may be because I can't book ADRs until almost the end of October... so I will keep reading and patiently watching each of you instead!

*edit* So my daughter just announced to me (literally) that she just realized we are going to Disney 9 days after her birthday and that is close enough to call it HER Birthday trip! lol Now the other daughter wants to know if we are going in October for her birthday! Geesh! What have I done! lol

T

 

[pwdebbie]

After juggling things around, I think I finally have our trip planned out. Here's the parks we will be in each and the ADRs I will be making on 10/17. (We take a break in the room after lunch for a few hours.) One ADR each day -- we prefer our bigger meal at lunch but some choices are only available at dinner.

Monday, 4/15 – No Park
Dinner at Boma

Tuesday, 4/16
morning – Epcot – lunch at Biergarten
evening – Magic Kingdom

Wednesday, 4/17
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at ‘Ohana

Thursday, 4/18
morning – Magic Kingdom – lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
evening – choice of: Animal Kingdom (closes at 6:00) and Downtown Disney
or Epcot

Friday, 4/19
morning – Epcot – lunch at Le Cellier
evening – Magic Kingdom

Saturday, 4/20 – Happy Birthday! (dh turns 60)
morning – Hollywood Studios
evening – Epcot – dinner at Cape May Café

Sunday, 4/21
morning – Magic Kingdom – breakfast at Trail’s End
evening – Animal Kingdom / Downtown Disney
OR Hollywood Studios
OR Epcot -- late lunch / early dinner at Coral Reef

Monday, 4/22
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Magic Kingdom – dinner at Be Our Guest

Tuesday, 4/23 – Happy Anniversary!
morning – Epcot -- early lunch at Coral Reef maybe
evening – Epcot – dinner at Le Cellier

Wednesday, 4/24
morning – Hollywood Studios – lunch at 50s Prime Time Café
evening – Magic Kingdom

Thursday, 4/25
morning – Magic Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at Tutto Italia

Restaurants that we haven't eaten at before: Liberty Tree Tavern, Trail's End, Be Our Guest, 50s Prime Time, and Tutto Italia.

In the amount of time it took me to copy this over from my spreadsheet and prepare it for posting, I made two changes (adding Coral Reef, I forgot dh wanted to go there). I wonder how many more I will make before the 17th?

 

[Mousemommy1]

Ooh! Nice! Will your dad do the flag retreat? That to me is one of the best things in the MK. We try not to miss it if we are in the park.

Oh, it's my DH that's in the military, and if the flag retreat involves people looking at him, count him out....he's pretty shy.

Except for this summer when he was recognized during a Red Sox game in front of all Fenway Park - he ate that up!!!

 

[Mousemommy1]

After juggling things around, I think I finally have our trip planned out. Here's the parks we will be in each and the ADRs I will be making on 10/17. (We take a break in the room after lunch for a few hours.) One ADR each day -- we prefer our bigger meal at lunch but some choices are only available at dinner.

Monday, 4/15 – No Park
Dinner at Boma

Tuesday, 4/16
morning – Epcot – lunch at Biergarten
evening – Magic Kingdom

Wednesday, 4/17
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at ‘Ohana

Thursday, 4/18
morning – Magic Kingdom – lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
evening – choice of: Animal Kingdom (closes at 6:00) and Downtown Disney
or Epcot

Friday, 4/19
morning – Epcot – lunch at Le Cellier
evening – Magic Kingdom

Saturday, 4/20 – Happy Birthday! (dh turns 60)
morning – Hollywood Studios
evening – Epcot – dinner at Cape May Café

Sunday, 4/21
morning – Magic Kingdom – breakfast at Trail’s End
evening – Animal Kingdom / Downtown Disney
OR Hollywood Studios
OR Epcot -- late lunch / early dinner at Coral Reef

Monday, 4/22
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Magic Kingdom – dinner at Be Our Guest

Tuesday, 4/23 – Happy Anniversary!
morning – Epcot -- early lunch at Coral Reef maybe
evening – Epcot – dinner at Le Cellier

Wednesday, 4/24
morning – Hollywood Studios – lunch at 50s Prime Time Café
evening – Magic Kingdom

Thursday, 4/25
morning – Magic Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at Tutto Italia

Restaurants that we haven't eaten at before: Liberty Tree Tavern, Trail's End, Be Our Guest, 50s Prime Time, and Tutto Italia.

In the amount of time it took me to copy this over from my spreadsheet and prepare it for posting, I made two changes (adding Coral Reef, I forgot dh wanted to go there). I wonder how many more I will make before the 17th?

I just noticed you're doing Le Cellier for your anniversary. Hopefully they give you a personalized menu that you get to keep!!! We got one this summer. Soooooo cute!!!

 

[Jenio]

After juggling things around, I think I finally have our trip planned out. Here's the parks we will be in each and the ADRs I will be making on 10/17. (We take a break in the room after lunch for a few hours.) One ADR each day -- we prefer our bigger meal at lunch but some choices are only available at dinner.

Monday, 4/15 – No Park
Dinner at Boma

Tuesday, 4/16
morning – Epcot – lunch at Biergarten
evening – Magic Kingdom

Wednesday, 4/17
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at ‘Ohana

Thursday, 4/18
morning – Magic Kingdom – lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
evening – choice of: Animal Kingdom (closes at 6:00) and Downtown Disney
or Epcot

Friday, 4/19
morning – Epcot – lunch at Le Cellier
evening – Magic Kingdom

Saturday, 4/20 – Happy Birthday! (dh turns 60)
morning – Hollywood Studios
evening – Epcot – dinner at Cape May Café

Sunday, 4/21
morning – Magic Kingdom – breakfast at Trail’s End
evening – Animal Kingdom / Downtown Disney
OR Hollywood Studios
OR Epcot -- late lunch / early dinner at Coral Reef

Monday, 4/22
morning – Animal Kingdom
evening – Magic Kingdom – dinner at Be Our Guest

Tuesday, 4/23 – Happy Anniversary!
morning – Epcot -- early lunch at Coral Reef maybe
evening – Epcot – dinner at Le Cellier

Wednesday, 4/24
morning – Hollywood Studios – lunch at 50s Prime Time Café
evening – Magic Kingdom

Thursday, 4/25
morning – Magic Kingdom
evening – Epcot – dinner at Tutto Italia

Restaurants that we haven't eaten at before: Liberty Tree Tavern, Trail's End, Be Our Guest, 50s Prime Time, and Tutto Italia.

In the amount of time it took me to copy this over from my spreadsheet and prepare it for posting, I made two changes (adding Coral Reef, I forgot dh wanted to go there). I wonder how many more I will make before the 17th?

I will be in Magic Kingdom on the 18th for my birthday! Maybe I will see you there! I will have my button on!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, that is a lot of ADRs! The only places we are thinking of eating at are the Prime Time and also going to the Hoop De Doo Revue since we've never done that before.