***1st Week of December Thread ADR Plans, Park Hours, and dealing with Pop Warner***

[Candycane83]

who knows what is even going on with that show to be honest. I would like to do it but AK is not my favorite anyway so we'll see. I'll just need to be flexible. I would rather do Ohana than Yak n Yeti. Yak n Yeti gets great reviews but I got really sick there last time I was there (7 years ago though lol). I don't think it it was the food, I think it was dehydration (I was nursing) but projectile vomiting honey chicken and broccoli so hard in your shower that you feel like you've been beaten with a baseball bat leaves an impression. But Tiffin's menu didn't really thrill me either so I took the Yak and Yeti dinner. If there are any late nights at AK it will prob be saturday night so I am hoping I can do breakfast package at Tusker House, dinner at 5:25 at Ohana and then back for the show (if they even run it). right now they are running the jungle book show at 9 and 10:30. Not sure what will be in december but 9pm would be ok with that time ohana.

Oh that sounds painful... I did not like getting sick when I was pregnant and when I was nursing, I think projectile vommiting would be enough to make me avoid a place even longer than that! Lol!
Yes, so many choices anyway, I think we should be fine but still, when you go to Disney, you would like to find experiences that are more unique to Disney

 

[etzmn123]

Hi again everyone! I've been following along but nothing new to post until today. ADR day for me was this morning too, so I was up bright (lies! It was still dark!) and early at 5am and was able to easily make my reservations from the app in my nice warm bed.
Since it's just my fiancé and I and we're only going to be there 4 nights, I wasn't trying for a ton of ADRs and nothing too hard except for BOG lunch that I wasn't able to get (but set up an alert for).

Our schedule looks like this now:
Dec 1 check in
Dinner at Morimotos at 8:30

Dec 2
MK EMH (AM)
Breakfast at Sleepy Hollow
Lunch at BOG (if I end up getting one)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon at 6:55 (party night we aren't attending, also have an alert set for Ohana for this night)
Drinks at Poly after?

Dec 3
Kona breakfast 9:30
EPCOT for the day, no ADRs but might end up making one for dinner

Dec 4
AK for the day until after lunch
Lunch at Y&Y at 12:00
QS dinner at MK before MVMCP

Dec 5
9:50 breakfast at 1900PF (might change this if friends with toddler aren't able to meet us for MVMCP and breakfast the next morning)
Lunch at DS somewhere before leaving
Check out

 

[Lisa F]

Hi again everyone! I've been following along but nothing new to post until today. ADR day for me was this morning too, so I was up bright (lies! It was still dark!) and early at 5am and was able to easily make my reservations from the app in my nice warm bed.
Since it's just my fiancé and I and we're only going to be there 4 nights, I wasn't trying for a ton of ADRs and nothing too hard except for BOG lunch that I wasn't able to get (but set up an alert for).

Our schedule looks like this now:
Dec 1 check in
Dinner at Morimotos at 8:30

Dec 2
MK EMH (AM)
Breakfast at Sleepy Hollow
Lunch at BOG (if I end up getting one)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon at 6:55 (party night we aren't attending, also have an alert set for Ohana for this night)
Drinks at Poly after?

Dec 3
Kona breakfast 9:30
EPCOT for the day, no ADRs but might end up making one for dinner

Dec 4
AK for the day until after lunch
Lunch at Y&Y at 12:00
QS dinner at MK before MVMCP

Dec 5
9:50 breakfast at 1900PF (might change this if friends with toddler aren't able to meet us for MVMCP and breakfast the next morning)
Lunch at DS somewhere before leaving
Check out

I almost grabbed whispering canyon at 6:55 for dec 2!! it's still available and I am on the fence. My flight lands at 5:10 so I took the 7:20 but I wonder if the 6:55 would be better - I can drive there for dinner before we even check in (staying at BLT). Get drinks at the poly. I wish I could. I may stop by the outside bar (the terrace) when I am staying there and get something to bring back to the room

 

[21stamps]

Hi again everyone! I've been following along but nothing new to post until today. ADR day for me was this morning too, so I was up bright (lies! It was still dark!) and early at 5am and was able to easily make my reservations from the app in my nice warm bed.
Since it's just my fiancé and I and we're only going to be there 4 nights, I wasn't trying for a ton of ADRs and nothing too hard except for BOG lunch that I wasn't able to get (but set up an alert for).

Our schedule looks like this now:
Dec 1 check in
Dinner at Morimotos at 8:30

Dec 2
MK EMH (AM)
Breakfast at Sleepy Hollow
Lunch at BOG (if I end up getting one)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon at 6:55 (party night we aren't attending, also have an alert set for Ohana for this night)
Drinks at Poly after?

Dec 3
Kona breakfast 9:30
EPCOT for the day, no ADRs but might end up making one for dinner

Dec 4
AK for the day until after lunch
Lunch at Y&Y at 12:00
QS dinner at MK before MVMCP

Dec 5
9:50 breakfast at 1900PF (might change this if friends with toddler aren't able to meet us for MVMCP and breakfast the next morning)
Lunch at DS somewhere before leaving
Check out

Looks good!! Sounds like a wonderful trip!

 

[Mintycake]

Good morning from the land of early mornings and coffee....

So today is ADR day and I feel pretty good. With the exception of a PPO Breakfast at Akershus, I got everything that I wanted on my list pretty much at the right time as well. DH and I did it together (he was on computer, I was on the app). i had a heck of a time trying to get on the app (kept getting errors) so we ditched it, I sent him back to bed and finished on the computer.

Looking at the schedule, I'm thinking it works nicely for the most part - it will be early mornings though and some late nights. Luckilly my daughter can pretty much run on very little sleep!

Dec 2 - arrive late

Dec 3 - Hollywood and Vine 8:05am PPO breakfast, 50s Prime Time dinner (at 3:45pm - wth? that's all I could get, so I guess we'll skip lunch). Will build in a break around noon and then head back for 50s prime time. Does anyone know when the Star Wars fireworks are at HS? Hoping to go back to resort and bed right after.

Dec 4 - BoG 8:30am (WOW, still can't believe I got this reservation!), dinner Kona Cafe 7:10pm (date night - DD at Lilo's playhouse) No break during the day since we'll leave MK early to go to the Poly. (it's a party night so we'll likely try to get out of MK by 6pm, drop DD at Lilos (they give the kids dinner I think) and we might stop for a drink at Trader Sams or one of the lounges before our Kona reservation.) I figure we'll be done at Kona by 8:30pm, and we'll Uber back to resort.

Dec 5 - This was supposed to be my Akershus ppo day. Instead, I booked Garden Grill for 9:55am (not sure if I'll keep it). Plan is to RD for Joy and Sadness, and build an afternoon break in this day, and then go back for Illuminations.

Dec 6 - RD for A&E M&G. Akershus lunch 1:25pm, Beaches & Cream Dinner 7:40pm (we originally were going to go to Il Mulino at Swan but decided we'll give this place a try - without DD. She'll go to Sandcastle club) Hopefully be done B&C by 9pm and pick up DD and bed.

Dec 7 - Cape May Cafe 7:30am, then DD to pirate cruise. We have a bit of leisure time while DD is at the pirate cruise. Then off to MK for the late night fireworks and wishes.

Dec 8 - I question the wisdom of a 7:30am Ohana breakfast but I figured it wouldn't get backed up this way. Then we can hit MK early (possibly be there for 9am?) and then out of there by 5ish to make our Park fare dinner at 6:10pm. We may break depending on transport times to/from MK.

Dec 9 - depart morning

Ok deep breath. That was intense. Just hanging out here so I can call in at 7am to book pirate cruise and the kids clubs now.

Does this seem reasonable?

 

[Candycane83]

Good morning from the land of early mornings and coffee....

So today is ADR day and I feel pretty good. With the exception of a PPO Breakfast at Akershus, I got everything that I wanted on my list pretty much at the right time as well. DH and I did it together (he was on computer, I was on the app). i had a heck of a time trying to get on the app (kept getting errors) so we ditched it, I sent him back to bed and finished on the computer.

Looking at the schedule, I'm thinking it works nicely for the most part - it will be early mornings though and some late nights. Luckilly my daughter can pretty much run on very little sleep!

Dec 2 - arrive late

Dec 3 - Hollywood and Vine 8:05am PPO breakfast, 50s Prime Time dinner (at 3:45pm - wth? that's all I could get, so I guess we'll skip lunch). Will build in a break around noon and then head back for 50s prime time. Does anyone know when the Star Wars fireworks are at HS? Hoping to go back to resort and bed right after.

Dec 4 - BoG 8:30am (WOW, still can't believe I got this reservation!), dinner Kona Cafe 7:10pm (date night - DD at Lilo's playhouse) No break during the day since we'll leave MK early to go to the Poly. (it's a party night so we'll likely try to get out of MK by 6pm, drop DD at Lilos (they give the kids dinner I think) and we might stop for a drink at Trader Sams or one of the lounges before our Kona reservation.) I figure we'll be done at Kona by 8:30pm, and we'll Uber back to resort.

Dec 5 - This was supposed to be my Akershus ppo day. Instead, I booked Garden Grill for 9:55am (not sure if I'll keep it). Plan is to RD for Joy and Sadness, and build an afternoon break in this day, and then go back for Illuminations.

Dec 6 - RD for A&E M&G. Akershus lunch 1:25pm, Beaches & Cream Dinner 7:40pm (we originally were going to go to Il Mulino at Swan but decided we'll give this place a try - without DD. She'll go to Sandcastle club) Hopefully be done B&C by 9pm and pick up DD and bed.

Dec 7 - Cape May Cafe 7:30am, then DD to pirate cruise. We have a bit of leisure time while DD is at the pirate cruise. Then off to MK for the late night fireworks and wishes.

Dec 8 - I question the wisdom of a 7:30am Ohana breakfast but I figured it wouldn't get backed up this way. Then we can hit MK early (possibly be there for 9am?) and then out of there by 5ish to make our Park fare dinner at 6:10pm. We may break depending on transport times to/from MK.

Dec 9 - depart morning

Ok deep breath. That was intense. Just hanging out here so I can call in at 7am to book pirate cruise and the kids clubs now.

Does this seem reasonable?

That looks great! And you got Akershus for lunch anyway. Hopefully your daughter will like something glad the reservation system worked for you.

Edit: wanted to ask if there was a bit of availability for garden grill on the 5th am?

 

[Lisa F]

Good morning from the land of early mornings and coffee....

So today is ADR day and I feel pretty good. With the exception of a PPO Breakfast at Akershus, I got everything that I wanted on my list pretty much at the right time as well. DH and I did it together (he was on computer, I was on the app). i had a heck of a time trying to get on the app (kept getting errors) so we ditched it, I sent him back to bed and finished on the computer.

Looking at the schedule, I'm thinking it works nicely for the most part - it will be early mornings though and some late nights. Luckilly my daughter can pretty much run on very little sleep!

Dec 2 - arrive late

Dec 3 - Hollywood and Vine 8:05am PPO breakfast, 50s Prime Time dinner (at 3:45pm - wth? that's all I could get, so I guess we'll skip lunch). Will build in a break around noon and then head back for 50s prime time. Does anyone know when the Star Wars fireworks are at HS? Hoping to go back to resort and bed right after.

Dec 4 - BoG 8:30am (WOW, still can't believe I got this reservation!), dinner Kona Cafe 7:10pm (date night - DD at Lilo's playhouse) No break during the day since we'll leave MK early to go to the Poly. (it's a party night so we'll likely try to get out of MK by 6pm, drop DD at Lilos (they give the kids dinner I think) and we might stop for a drink at Trader Sams or one of the lounges before our Kona reservation.) I figure we'll be done at Kona by 8:30pm, and we'll Uber back to resort.

Dec 5 - This was supposed to be my Akershus ppo day. Instead, I booked Garden Grill for 9:55am (not sure if I'll keep it). Plan is to RD for Joy and Sadness, and build an afternoon break in this day, and then go back for Illuminations.

Dec 6 - RD for A&E M&G. Akershus lunch 1:25pm, Beaches & Cream Dinner 7:40pm (we originally were going to go to Il Mulino at Swan but decided we'll give this place a try - without DD. She'll go to Sandcastle club) Hopefully be done B&C by 9pm and pick up DD and bed.

Dec 7 - Cape May Cafe 7:30am, then DD to pirate cruise. We have a bit of leisure time while DD is at the pirate cruise. Then off to MK for the late night fireworks and wishes.

Dec 8 - I question the wisdom of a 7:30am Ohana breakfast but I figured it wouldn't get backed up this way. Then we can hit MK early (possibly be there for 9am?) and then out of there by 5ish to make our Park fare dinner at 6:10pm. We may break depending on transport times to/from MK.

Dec 9 - depart morning

Ok deep breath. That was intense. Just hanging out here so I can call in at 7am to book pirate cruise and the kids clubs now.

Does this seem reasonable?

Good morning from the land of early mornings and coffee....

So today is ADR day and I feel pretty good. With the exception of a PPO Breakfast at Akershus, I got everything that I wanted on my list pretty much at the right time as well. DH and I did it together (he was on computer, I was on the app). i had a heck of a time trying to get on the app (kept getting errors) so we ditched it, I sent him back to bed and finished on the computer.

Looking at the schedule, I'm thinking it works nicely for the most part - it will be early mornings though and some late nights. Luckilly my daughter can pretty much run on very little sleep!

Dec 2 - arrive late

Dec 3 - Hollywood and Vine 8:05am PPO breakfast, 50s Prime Time dinner (at 3:45pm - wth? that's all I could get, so I guess we'll skip lunch). Will build in a break around noon and then head back for 50s prime time. Does anyone know when the Star Wars fireworks are at HS? Hoping to go back to resort and bed right after.

Dec 4 - BoG 8:30am (WOW, still can't believe I got this reservation!), dinner Kona Cafe 7:10pm (date night - DD at Lilo's playhouse) No break during the day since we'll leave MK early to go to the Poly. (it's a party night so we'll likely try to get out of MK by 6pm, drop DD at Lilos (they give the kids dinner I think) and we might stop for a drink at Trader Sams or one of the lounges before our Kona reservation.) I figure we'll be done at Kona by 8:30pm, and we'll Uber back to resort.

Dec 5 - This was supposed to be my Akershus ppo day. Instead, I booked Garden Grill for 9:55am (not sure if I'll keep it). Plan is to RD for Joy and Sadness, and build an afternoon break in this day, and then go back for Illuminations.

Dec 6 - RD for A&E M&G. Akershus lunch 1:25pm, Beaches & Cream Dinner 7:40pm (we originally were going to go to Il Mulino at Swan but decided we'll give this place a try - without DD. She'll go to Sandcastle club) Hopefully be done B&C by 9pm and pick up DD and bed.

Dec 7 - Cape May Cafe 7:30am, then DD to pirate cruise. We have a bit of leisure time while DD is at the pirate cruise. Then off to MK for the late night fireworks and wishes.

Dec 8 - I question the wisdom of a 7:30am Ohana breakfast but I figured it wouldn't get backed up this way. Then we can hit MK early (possibly be there for 9am?) and then out of there by 5ish to make our Park fare dinner at 6:10pm. We may break depending on transport times to/from MK.

Dec 9 - depart morning

Ok deep breath. That was intense. Just hanging out here so I can call in at 7am to book pirate cruise and the kids clubs now.

Does this seem reasonable?

yaaaay looks great to me! glad you got everything you wanted! I still can't see past 180 days on the app

 

[Mintycake]

yaaaay looks great to me! glad you got everything you wanted! I still can't see past 180 days on the app

I had the same issue on the app too. That's why I just did it all on the computer.

 

[Mintycake]

Oh and I just got off the phone with a lovely CM. Booked my daughter for Pirates cruise, 1 night at Lilo's playhouse, 1 night at sandcastle club, and the CM talked me into the Pirates' transformation (mermaid package). Though we might cancel this - DD wants a mermaid costume instead.

 

[Tattylou]

yes breakfast is. I booked it with no problem

I couldn't get Ohana breakfast .
I have a touring plans subscription, where is the part to sign up for alerts if dining options open up?

My plans as of now are:
Thurs, Dec 1: MVMCP . No ADRs
Fri, Dec 2: Crystal Palace 1135, Portobello 630pm
Sat, Dec 3: Cape May Minnie bfast, Via Napoli 545pm

What I wanted was:
either Ohana breakfast on Fri, Dec 2...or Crystal Palace or Chef Mickey's breakfast. I took 1135 bc was only character option.
My other choice would've been a character dinner at chef mickey's or crystal palace before going over to MVMCP on Thurs.

 

[Lisa F]

I couldn't get Ohana breakfast .
I have a touring plans subscription, where is the part to sign up for alerts if dining options open up?

My plans as of now are:
Thurs, Dec 1: MVMCP . No ADRs
Fri, Dec 2: Crystal Palace 1135, Portobello 630pm
Sat, Dec 3: Cape May Minnie bfast, Via Napoli 545pm

What I wanted was:
either Ohana breakfast on Fri, Dec 2...or Crystal Palace or Chef Mickey's breakfast. I took 1135 bc was only character option.
My other choice would've been a character dinner at chef mickey's or crystal palace before going over to MVMCP on Thurs.

I think Friday is still under the umbrella of the Free dining people who can check in up to November 28th :-/ but they are also holding lots of duplicate reservations too, so keeping fingers crossed for you that something will open up! I think the chance is good.

 

[Lisa F]

I had the same issue on the app too. That's why I just did it all on the computer.

still isn't working for me on the computer!

 

[CynBeth]

Between the computer being slow and then running into an IT issue where I had to call I finally finished after 3 hours and had a very successful ADR day. I can't believe I got a very early CP breakfast and a BOG dinner on our 12/8 MVMCP day. I had trouble getting a Tony's dinner on either of our MK days so we booked a lunch instead. The other thing I couldn't get is a T Rex dinner on our arrival night 12/2. We are staying at the YC for the first time. We are 3 adults with 2 in our party having food allergies and they prefer to eat at TS. Here are our plans:

12/2 - Arrival day. will keep trying for T Rex dinner.
12/3 - Sea World Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille.
12/4 - Epcot Day. Breakfast at Trattoria. CS lunch. Dinner at LE Cellier or CP package at Chefs.
12/5 - MK Day. Breakfast at WCC. Lunch at LTT. Will keep trying for a Tony's dinner or will just do CS.
12/6 - Epcot Day. Walk-in Breakfast at Garden Grove. Lunch at Tutto. Dinner at LC or CP Package at Chefs.
12/7 - Gatorland Day. Breakfast at Cape May. Dinner at HDDR.
12/8 - MK MVMCP Day. Breakfast at CP. Lunch at Tony's or CS if I can get a dinner thete on 12/5. Dinner BOG.
12/9 - AK Day. Breakfast at TH but will convert to ROL package when available. Lunch at Rainforest Cafe. Dinner at Boma.
12/10 - DHS Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille. Lunch at Sci Fi. Dinner at 50's PTC.

 

[Lisa F]

Between the computer being slow and then running into an IT issue where I had to call I finally finished after 3 hours and had a very successful ADR day. I can't believe I got a very early CP breakfast and a BOG dinner on our 12/8 MVMCP day. I had trouble getting a Tony's dinner on either of our MK days so we booked a lunch instead. The other thing I couldn't get is a T Rex dinner on our arrival night 12/2. We are staying at the YC for the first time. We are 3 adults with 2 in our party having food allergies and they prefer to eat at TS. Here are our plans:

12/2 - Arrival day. will keep trying for T Rex dinner.
12/3 - Sea World Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille.
12/4 - Epcot Day. Breakfast at Trattoria. CS lunch. Dinner at LE Cellier or CP package at Chefs.
12/5 - MK Day. Breakfast at WCC. Lunch at LTT. Will keep trying for a Tony's dinner or will just do CS.
12/6 - Epcot Day. Walk-in Breakfast at Garden Grove. Lunch at Tutto. Dinner at LC or CP Package at Chefs.
12/7 - Gatorland Day. Breakfast at Cape May. Dinner at HDDR.
12/8 - MK MVMCP Day. Breakfast at CP. Lunch at Tony's or CS if I can get a dinner thete on 12/5. Dinner BOG.
12/9 - AK Day. Breakfast at TH but will convert to ROL package when available. Lunch at Rainforest Cafe. Dinner at Boma.
12/10 - DHS Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille. Lunch at Sci Fi. Dinner at 50's PTC.

I have read that t-rex and the other landry restaurants release VERY limited availability to disney dining - if you call them directly you will have more luck getting a reservation!

 

[21stamps]

Between the computer being slow and then running into an IT issue where I had to call I finally finished after 3 hours and had a very successful ADR day. I can't believe I got a very early CP breakfast and a BOG dinner on our 12/8 MVMCP day. I had trouble getting a Tony's dinner on either of our MK days so we booked a lunch instead. The other thing I couldn't get is a T Rex dinner on our arrival night 12/2. We are staying at the YC for the first time. We are 3 adults with 2 in our party having food allergies and they prefer to eat at TS. Here are our plans:

12/2 - Arrival day. will keep trying for T Rex dinner.
12/3 - Sea World Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille.
12/4 - Epcot Day. Breakfast at Trattoria. CS lunch. Dinner at LE Cellier or CP package at Chefs.
12/5 - MK Day. Breakfast at WCC. Lunch at LTT. Will keep trying for a Tony's dinner or will just do CS.
12/6 - Epcot Day. Walk-in Breakfast at Garden Grove. Lunch at Tutto. Dinner at LC or CP Package at Chefs.
12/7 - Gatorland Day. Breakfast at Cape May. Dinner at HDDR.
12/8 - MK MVMCP Day. Breakfast at CP. Lunch at Tony's or CS if I can get a dinner thete on 12/5. Dinner BOG.
12/9 - AK Day. Breakfast at TH but will convert to ROL package when available. Lunch at Rainforest Cafe. Dinner at Boma.
12/10 - DHS Day. Breakfast at Captain's Grille. Lunch at Sci Fi. Dinner at 50's PTC.

Last year I got TRex by calling the restaurant directly. Try that! I'm positive there will be availability.

 

[Lisa F]

Last year I got TRex by calling the restaurant directly. Try that! I'm positive there will be availability.

JINX
lol

 

[Lisa F]

ok so you all are going to think I am crazy... I am still trying to figure out my Ohana thing and don't know for SURE how that will all play out, and I still have to make my 12/9 ADRs because of my split stay (crystal palace breakfast, and hoop dee doo). But right now i feel kind of bummed, like i have nothing to look forward to now! I mean yes I have the trip but I have spent like 5 months planning and speculating and moving things around and now what?

wait for F! packages
wait for CP packages
wait for RoL packages

try to get Ohana like everyone else.

I guess I could spend 4 months thinking about fastpasses lol

 

[21stamps]

JINX
lol

Ha ha yep. I noticed your comment as soon as I posted mine lol.


So I have another question---

It is possible that I could knock out 1900 park fare the morning we leave for Port Canaveral 11/26. I've been purposely staying away from MK since that is the surprise portion after..

Thoughts on this?

 

[21stamps]

ok so you all are going to think I am crazy... I am still trying to figure out my Ohana thing and don't know for SURE how that will all play out, and I still have to make my 12/9 ADRs because of my split stay (crystal palace breakfast, and hoop dee doo). But right now i feel kind of bummed, like i have nothing to look forward to now! I mean yes I have the trip but I have spent like 5 months planning and speculating and moving things around and now what?

wait for F! packages
wait for CP packages
wait for RoL packages

try to get Ohana like everyone else.

I guess I could spend 4 months thinking about fastpasses lol

Lol. I'm hoping to do as good as you did on your ADRs!! I would love to shelf this trip for a month or so!

I still haven't figured out our flights/rental car/ if flying thanksgiving night- and where to stay if do fly in that night. Hoping to have that done this week! I know for sure I will do 1 way rental to PC, not sure if doing 1 way rental back, or keeping for the rest of the trip. I have ruled out parking at the port though. Seems crazy to pay for a week rental and 7 nights of parking just so I can have a car waiting for us.

 

[Lisa F]

Lol. I'm hoping to do as good as you did on your ADRs!! I would love to shelf this trip for a month or so!

I still haven't figured out our flights/rental car/ if flying thanksgiving night- and where to stay if do fly in that night. Hoping to have that done this week! I know for sure I will do 1 way rental to PC, not sure if doing 1 way rental back, or keeping for the rest of the trip. I have ruled out parking at the port though. Seems crazy to pay for a week rental and 7 nights of parking just so I can have a car waiting for us.

keeping fingers crossed for you