Please add Gamegrl1 - mom and I are going (Lord willing!) January 26 - February 2, 2014. Will stay at All-Stars (probably ASMo). It's our first trip to WDW ever!
to the group! How exciting - a first-ever trip! Your head must be swirling with information. Any fun plans you care to share?
It looks like our decision has been made. We're going to go for the first week in November - looking at November 1 -9. Of course the exact dates may change, especially next year once MNSSHP and MVVCP are announced but DD has 2 days off school that we so we'd only be pulling her out for 3 days plus have the chance to attend both parties or I may even enter the 1/2 wine & dine 1/2 marathon if it coincides.
Also, I think we're going to be looking into staying at CBR in one of the pirates room so it's not a completely girly trip since DS will be bit older
Thanks for updating! Sounds like you have lots of planning to do. 
I love the pics of the pirate rooms at CBR. They're so cool looking, I'm sure your DS will love that.
I am so happy I found this thread!!! I am working on planning our February 2014 trip!! I will be booking a room at POR in a couple of months!!
Fingers crossed for a FD plan for Feb!! Loved it last time we went!!
WDW is making a lot of changes to the way they're doing discounts, FD included. HERE IS A LINK to the Mousesavers Historical Discounts list that will show the past and current discounts being offered. For more info and discussion, you can always visit the WDW Discount Codes & Rates Board here on the DIS. Glad you decided to join us! Once you know for sure where you're staying, just post so I can update your info.You're welcome!
I can't advise about cheerleading competitions. As far as how heavy the crowds will be, have you checked any of the crowd calendars? This years will be up for March and April, and at least that would give you some idea of how next year might look.
Mickey is invading your DH's dreams and sending him subliminal messages!I'd say there is definitely hope - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
I have a feeling once you get to Orlando, there's no way you'll be able to stay away ... even if you only go one day.
Maybe one day at the new Fantasyland is in our future sooner rather than later 
but I won't hold my breath! Yes, keep them crossed ~ it's working, lol! Since he told me about his dreams, 2 more things have happened. A guy he used to work with stopped by to pick some stuff up and told him he and his family are going to Disney next week AND we went and bought a new (to us) car today and the finance guy he worked with also told him he was going to Disney next week
Oh, and today we did talk more about our 2014 trip and it looks more and more like we will be staying onsite (unless the place this summer knocks our socks off)! We will for sure know after our June trip.
Congrats on the new (to you) car! What did ya get? Do tell! I have mixed feelings about this. He wants us to stay at at least one more DVC resort before we jump in and just buy at SSR. While I think it's smart, I'm ready to buy already! I know I love SSR, I don't need to see anywhere else.
Oh well, hopefully this will help us make the right decision when/if the time to purchase ever comes around.Mickey's going to get you this year, one way or another!
Maybe I should start crossing my fingers for your 2014 trip also, no?
Ch-Ch-Changes!
Just when we thought we finally had our 2014 trip planned ... now my husband wants us (meaning me) to look into renting DVC points instead of staying at POP.
I love POP! Love the vibe there, the bright colors, it's such a fun atmosphere. I'm one of those people who really like the oversized icons, really both of us are. I was really excited about staying there again.
But when he mentioned DVC, my heart started beating a little bit faster. See, we've been thinking about buying DVC since our trip last year. We stayed at SSR for part of the trip and just loved it.
My husband, wisely, is very cautious about these things.
So this is the current plan (emphasis on CURRENT): We're probably going to look into staying at BWV, OKW, or AKV for the 2014 trip. In that order, his choices. We would be staying in a studio and taking at least one day to get a feel for the place. We'll probably also take the DVC tour yet again, or at least get updated materials.
Just when I think I have everything figured out, things change again! ARGH!
Our friends finally caved and bought one after they had their second child. They refuse to call it a mini-van, though ... they call it a people-mover. 
There was talk of DH getting a promotion but there's always talk around there so I wasn't really thinking about it. In the last week they've brought him in for additional training, moved some staff around and given him a few more responsibilities. It's looking like this is actually a go this time and in the very near future. The new job comes with a raise and more vacation time so we could potentially be looking at adding a few more days to our trip. If we went from Friday to Friday we could fly direct, 2.5hrs travel time instead of the 6 we're looking at with a connecting flight. Nothing is set in stone but I'm already making rough plans for a full week instead of 4.5 days. There's so much more we could do!
Plans might have changed for the better
A raise and promotion - that's cause for celebration! 
More time at WDW is always a good thing, too. 
Let us know what happens!!Definetly thinking of a special order cake for him. Just have to figure out if I'm doing Stitch (his favorite character) or Star Wars or maybe I'll combine them both.
Other than SWW we haven't settled on any other activities yet. It will be our first cruise so I think we are a little nervous about how we will all feel after it. We are all hoping for no motion sickness.
We have never been to SWW so I am sure that will take up a big chunk of time. He already said he wants to get his picture taken with Chewie for sure.
Booked our trip for the last week in January!!! We are staying in a 1 bedroom theme park view at BLT. This will be my third stay at BLT, but first with Magic Kingdom view. Can't wait!! It will also be my dd's 3rd Disney trip and she will only be 2 and half by the time we go again. LOL. Loved that we joined the DVC before having kids. So excited for her to be able to see fireworks from our room every night! 327 days to go... Seems so far away
to the DIS and to our group! Glad you decided to join us.
