January 2013

buzznina · Dec 31, 2012

scoutie said:
Two days for me! Port Orleans!

We will also be arriving at POR tomorrow :banana:

MK has added some activities only for the first week of January.

Walt Disney World kicks off 2013 with a week-long New Years party from December 30 - January 5, 2013. Taking place in Magic Kingdom Park, Tomorrowland will get its first ever "Bling in the New Year" dance party. Watch live entertainment on Rockettower Plaza Stage, dance to great music and celebrate with some of your favorite Disney characters - all dressed in their New Years best. And if you cant stay up until midnight, there will be a New Years countdown every hour leading up to midnight.

readytogotodisney · Dec 31, 2012

mickeyplanner said:
Does anyone have any idea if Fast Pass+ will be working for our January trips? I just tried to pull up all my reservations for next week's trip and had to read all the information about the new My Disney Experience and it went into a lot of detail over FastPass+ and having to convert paper tickets. We have APs to use for this trip. Are we going to have to convert those tickets and be able to use Fast Pass+?

Also has anyone come up with a good plan on how to tackle Fast Passes at MK now with New Fantasyland?

I highly doubt that the FP+ is going live within the next few months, and I haven't heard anything about any FP+ testing going on yet either.

As for FP and the FLE, I plan on going our normal routine, with a side trip into FLE. I know my 3 yr old will want to ride Barnstormer and Dumbo so those are must do's for us. We went to DL in Oct and rode the LM ride and honestly I wasn't impressed. If the line is short enough we'll ride it, but I'm not going to make it priority.

dmoore718 · Dec 31, 2012

5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AOA Nemo here we come!! Driving from Philly with DH, 3 daughters, ages 7,5 and 3......Wish me luck and Pixie Dust!! LOL. I packed the kids and my suitcases last night. Stalking weather.com and it's looking good...70's for the week of 1/6. Can't wait!!!!

dmoore718 · Dec 31, 2012

The Wise One said:
We're leaving in 9 days! January 6th-13th at Pop Century!

We are at AOA the same time!!!! So exciting!!!!! I love Pop!! If my youngest wasn't 3...I would totally stay there!! have fun!!!

MomTo3PrincessesInNJ · Dec 31, 2012

dmoore718 said:
5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AOA Nemo here we come!! Driving from Philly with DH, 3 daughters, ages 7,5 and 3......Wish me luck and Pixie Dust!! LOL. I packed the kids and my suitcases last night. Stalking weather.com and it's looking good...70's for the week of 1/6. Can't wait!!!!

We stayed in Nemo with our 3 girls last month and it was AWESOME! You're going to love it and so will your daughters!

You'll have to let me know about the drive.. we are outside of Philly in Jersey (Camden County) and are talking about driving next time... plane tickets for 5 aren't cheap! We flew with the youngest as a lap child and that was tough... H thinks he can do the drive straight through overnight, we'll see...

Have fun!

mickeyplanner · Jan 2, 2013

readytogotodisney said:
I highly doubt that the FP+ is going live within the next few months, and I haven't heard anything about any FP+ testing going on yet either.

As for FP and the FLE, I plan on going our normal routine, with a side trip into FLE. I know my 3 yr old will want to ride Barnstormer and Dumbo so those are must do's for us. We went to DL in Oct and rode the LM ride and honestly I wasn't impressed. If the line is short enough we'll ride it, but I'm not going to make it priority.

Our DD is an Ariel nut so we have to make sure to meet her again in her Grotto and do the ride at least once. I guess the best way is to head there after one of our mornings at RD.

I just thought is was odd that Disney is now making us upgrade to My Disney Experience and talks about Fast Pass+ for our upcoming trip.

sPaRkLeSpAz · Jan 2, 2013

I'm so excited! I'll be at Pop from 1/18 to 1/21.

letthewookiewin · Jan 2, 2013

sPaRkLeSpAz said:
I'm so excited! I'll be at Pop from 1/18 to 1/21.

& added

To those that leave this week....
BanditsMommy, danceintherain, Echo Queen, glasslipper, jlhill4444, kdog_1981, Mickey'sApprentice, newbie2013, scoutie, Suziewan, goldwest, jp02, MikeinBoston, miss nik nik, MrsDrewsky, T&G1994, allie to you, CozumelDisneyFan, dtr angel, hsmamainva, showers2flowers, AngelinaVP, Faithful Tink, Hermacdady, mickeyplanner, MrsMouse74, Penguin312, rachel09985, SgtsWifeandmommyof4, swimchick1984, UndercoverMama, travel safe and have magical vacations.

To those already there....
haPevraftr, MagicalPix, robin714, jillhou, Carolo, buzznina, janiejake, savannahcat, shannn, I hope you are having a magical time.

Echo queen · Jan 2, 2013

Thanks for the send off. We are currently sitting on the side of the hwy because our ME bus broke down. :badpc:

hope to feel or see the magic soon :rolleyes2

Echo queen · Jan 2, 2013

Update, we are on the move again. :cool1:

mickeyplanner · Jan 2, 2013

Echo queen said:
Update, we are on the move again.

Have you made it WDW yet? I can't believe your ME bus broke down. That can only mean the trip has to get better from that point on. :goodvibes

letthewookiewin · Jan 2, 2013

mickeyplanner said:
Have you made it WDW yet? I can't believe your ME bus broke down. That can only mean the trip has to get better from that point on.

That's what I was thinking as well. Hopefully that is the only bad spot in your trip.

boocake · Jan 2, 2013

dmoore718 said:
5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AOA Nemo here we come!! Driving from Philly with DH, 3 daughters, ages 7,5 and 3......Wish me luck and Pixie Dust!! LOL. I packed the kids and my suitcases last night. Stalking weather.com and it's looking good...70's for the week of 1/6. Can't wait!!!!

weather.com is not looking so good anymore for those dates! We arrive on the 5th and that day should be good, but I'm seeing rain the following 3 days. Urgh. I am trying not to be too sad though. Even if it rains I am sure we will find a way to have a good time, and Florida weather is crazy - by the time we go the forecast might end up being sunny....fingers crossed!!!!!

jandkmom · Jan 2, 2013

dmoore718 said:
5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AOA Nemo here we come!! Driving from Philly with DH, 3 daughters, ages 7,5 and 3......Wish me luck and Pixie Dust!! LOL. I packed the kids and my suitcases last night. Stalking weather.com and it's looking good...70's for the week of 1/6. Can't wait!!!!

I knew your name looked familiar...I remember chatting with you about weather worries in Philly before a trip 2 years ago around this time! That was one hell of a flight for us- we got stuck with engine troubles and de-icing for 3 hours in Philly before being one of the last flights to leave before they closed the airport. Gotta love those surprise snowstorms! At least you don't have to deal with that this time. HAve a great trip! :cool1:

loveshak22 · Jan 2, 2013

Echo queen said:
Thanks for the send off. We are currently sitting on the side of the hwy because our ME bus broke down. hope to feel or see the magic soon

Just out of curiosity, did they do anything to 'make up' for your troubles?

Echo queen · Jan 3, 2013

loveshak22 said:
Just out of curiosity, did they do anything to 'make up' for your troubles?

No they did not, I did hear others suggesting that they get something :eek:

we started at AK and then over to DHS made the 8pm fantastic with great seats, the left overs for the dining plan. Snacks, Osborn lights and back to resort to unpack and cocktails. Buses have been great so far..

mickeyplanner · Jan 3, 2013

boocake said:
weather.com is not looking so good anymore for those dates! We arrive on the 5th and that day should be good, but I'm seeing rain the following 3 days. Urgh. I am trying not to be too sad though. Even if it rains I am sure we will find a way to have a good time, and Florida weather is crazy - by the time we go the forecast might end up being sunny....fingers crossed!!!!!

Have you looked at accuweather? Rain wasn't in their forecast until the end of next week but with warmer weather. Now I am going to have to check out weather again today. HEre's hoping we all leave PA on time this weekend and have warm rainless weather in FL. :wizard:

Penguin312 · Jan 3, 2013

Just took a look at the weather and it does call for some rain. Coming from SF Bay Area, I'm used to the rain and not much else as far as winter goes, though it has been pretty cold lately (well, cold for us).

goofy24 · Jan 3, 2013

We're driving from Illinois and will be staying the week of the 6th. Glad to see I'm not the only one stalking the weather channel. Luckily we're driving, so we can pack clothes for all weather just in case. Art of Animation here we come!!!!!

SingingMom · Jan 3, 2013

Just bought a few pairs of legging style capris for next week's trip. Thinking shorts would be too chilly? Still can't decide on tops. I think it's easier to go in June. LOLOLOL

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