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

[Lisa F]

I just realized that's going to be a lot of moving.lol. Oh this is annoying! The the theming at AoA and Pop looks interesting, I just don't know how I feel about the room size, and at AoA I know the distance to bus stop is supposed to be far. I just need to make a decision. It's only 1 night, 2 at most!

So fellow December peeps, what's your vote-

A. Swan.
B. Pop
C. AoA

not sure if swan has the 60 day FP+ window but you are doing the VIP thing while there?

 

[Candycane83]

I just realized that's going to be a lot of moving.lol. Oh this is annoying! The the theming at AoA and Pop looks interesting, I just don't know how I feel about the room size, and at AoA I know the distance to bus stop is supposed to be far. I just need to make a decision. It's only 1 night, 2 at most!

So fellow December peeps, what's your vote-

A. Swan.
B. Pop
C. AoA

I vote for Swan! I have never stayed in pop or aoa but the location of swan is a winner!

 

[Winniebell10]

I just realized that's going to be a lot of moving.lol. Oh this is annoying! The the theming at AoA and Pop looks interesting, I just don't know how I feel about the room size, and at AoA I know the distance to bus stop is supposed to be far. I just need to make a decision. It's only 1 night, 2 at most!

So fellow December peeps, what's your vote-

A. Swan.
B. Pop
C. AoA

We are probably arriving a day earlier to start our trip. I think we'll drive down Friday the 3 instead of 4. Just put this change of plans into action. I already made a dinner reservation for Sanaa. Anyway, I was thinking of just staying at Pop. Then check in at CR the next morning. Since it's just one night, I don't think size of room will matter too much. Choose one the kiddo/kiddos would like.

 

[21stamps]

not sure if swan has the 60 day FP+ window but you are doing the VIP thing while there?

I booked it, so as of now yes 9am-4pm. Still not over the sticker shock and keep trying to convince myself that it's worth it.
I was still going to book some fast passes for later in the evening, but doubt we'd have a chance anyway with dinner and CP.

We are probably arriving a day earlier to start our trip. I think we'll drive down Friday the 3 instead of 4. Just put this change of plans into action. I already made a dinner reservation for Sanaa. Anyway, I was thinking of just staying at Pop. Then check in at CR the next morning. Since it's just one night, I don't think size of room will matter too much. Choose one the kiddo/kiddos would like.

I vote for Swan! I have never stayed in pop or aoa but the location of swan is a winner!

Thanks for the input!

 

[Candycane83]

I booked it, so as of now yes 9am-4pm. Still not over the sticker shock and keep trying to convince myself that it's worth it.
I was still going to book some fast passes for later in the evening, but doubt we'd have a chance anyway with dinner and CP.



Thanks for the input!

Regarding moving around, I will be moving from Universal after 2 nights then will be at AKL for 3 nights then CR for 6 nights... I feel that I will be the one stressed during move days but hoping DH and DS2 would enjoy it will be worth it

 

[Lisa F]

Regarding moving around, I will be moving from Universal after 2 nights then will be at AKL for 3 nights then CR for 6 nights... I feel that I will be the one stressed during move days but hoping DH and DS2 would enjoy it will be worth it

I went from planning 1 resort, to 2 resorts, to 3 resorts, back down to 2 and now up to 3 again.

There is a thread about moving that had some good tips. For the first night I will just pack PJs at the top of one suitcase and full outfits under them. For the second stay I will completely unpack a suitcase with clothes for THAT stay (both of us) and pack dirty back into it as I go. I will have a separate bag for toiletries since I can check two bags per person, and I will bring a duffel that i have that has way too much room in it - I can use this to just throw any stuff in that i don't feel like organizing between stays (papers etc). For the third stay I will unpack the second bag fully and repack as i use the clothes. I think I can handle it. Dang I sound so much more organized than I am!!!

 

[Lisa F]

I booked it, so as of now yes 9am-4pm. Still not over the sticker shock and keep trying to convince myself that it's worth it.
I was still going to book some fast passes for later in the evening, but doubt we'd have a chance anyway with dinner and CP.



Thanks for the input!

I would vote swan too if same price as the other two. You can walk to Epcot even, it's just kind of far, but you can. If it's the same price I would not stay at a disney value vs. being on the HS/Epcot boat line.

 

[21stamps]

I went from planning 1 resort, to 2 resorts, to 3 resorts, back down to 2 and now up to 3 again.

There is a thread about moving that had some good tips. For the first night I will just pack PJs at the top of one suitcase and full outfits under them. For the second stay I will completely unpack a suitcase with clothes for THAT stay (both of us) and pack dirty back into it as I go. I will have a separate bag for toiletries since I can check two bags per person, and I will bring a duffel that i have that has way too much room in it - I can use this to just throw any stuff in that i don't feel like organizing between stays (papers etc). For the third stay I will unpack the second bag fully and repack as i use the clothes. I think I can handle it. Dang I sound so much more organized than I am!!!

I am not unpacking anything from suitcases those first 2 nights! Will pack what we need in a carry on. Then deal with the rest on the cruise.
I'm going to have one suitcase full of FE gifts, and planning on using that one for the gifts we receive and souvenirs that we buy. One of the others will have to be made into a dirty laundry suitcase as well.

 

[21stamps]

I would vote swan too if same price as the other two. You can walk to Epcot even, it's just kind of far, but you can. If it's the same price I would not stay at a disney value vs. being on the HS/Epcot boat line.

It's $40 more, which is not enough to make a big difference if more convenient.

 

[Lisa F]

It's $40 more, which is not enough to make a big difference if more convenient.

No. I would not pay $600 but I'd pay $40 more, plus the cost of the mug

 

[Candycane83]

@Lisa F and@21stamps so organized! I haven't thought that far yet!

 

[Lisa F]

this is an awesome group. we have 47 pages which is way more than some threads that are for a whole month!

 

[21stamps]

Nm.

 

[garada3]

Great thread! Hoping to join in. I am very excited to find other planners as I have started getting "the look" from my husband when ever I mention our trip in December.

I am all set to make ADRs at 6:00am!! I have made sure my credit card info is in my Disney Experience profile, wish listed my desired restaurants so that they are quick to find and separate from the complete list, made a priority list including dates, alternate dates, desired time, and alternate dining choices.

And checked my alarm about 5 times

 

[21stamps]

Great thread! Hoping to join in. I am very excited to find other planners as I have started getting "the look" from my husband when ever I mention our trip in December.

I am all set to make ADRs at 6:00am!! I have made sure my credit card info is in my Disney Experience profile, wish listed my desired restaurants so that they are quick to find and separate from the complete list, made a priority list including dates, alternate dates, desired time, and alternate dining choices.

And checked my alarm about 5 times

Welcome!!!! I just set my coffee timer and will be right there with ya at 6am!

 

[Lisa F]

Great thread! Hoping to join in. I am very excited to find other planners as I have started getting "the look" from my husband when ever I mention our trip in December.

I am all set to make ADRs at 6:00am!! I have made sure my credit card info is in my Disney Experience profile, wish listed my desired restaurants so that they are quick to find and separate from the complete list, made a priority list including dates, alternate dates, desired time, and alternate dining choices.

And checked my alarm about 5 times

YES you are at home here
good luck and let us know how it goes!

 

[Candycane83]

Got my reservation for STK! Yay! Lol... Not like it would've been too hard to get but one down! Oh by the way, anyone looking to reserve at OpenTable, it usually opens at midnight.

Edit: 181 days ahead for STK. I think the same for bluezoo. 90 days for Frontera Cocina. (New restaurant at DS)

 

[Fall1]

Up and ready for ADRs!!! Hoping for good luck!

 

[Fall1]

GRRRRRRR we are doing a split stay and it won't let me get past my first 2 nights!! It won't let me book into my 2nd stay! Guess I'm going to have to call!

 

[Candycane83]

GRRRRRRR we are doing a split stay and it won't let me get past my first 2 nights!! It won't let me book into my 2nd stay! Guess I'm going to have to call!

Same here, first three nights only... Waiting until 7 with you.