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

[Candycane83]

Did you get it? If so, woohoo!!!! I saw it pop up when I was looking for a different Tusker meal that day.

I did! I need to cancel my 6:20 now for the same day-12/8 if anyone wants it. thanks again!!

Edit: only thing is I need to change the number of people but it wont let me yet... I'll see if I can change it tomorrow on my work computer

 

[SilSprBea]

I did! I need to cancel my 6:20 now for the same day-12/8 if anyone wants it. thanks again!!

Edit: only thing is I need to change the number of people but it wont let me yet... I'll see if I can change it tomorrow on my work computer

I wouldn't worry about the people- they won't care if you show with 3 vs 4 But you should be able to modify later and move down. I was able to do this with one ADR from 6 to 4!

 

[JamieOak]

Yes, if ever I do decide to do it, I would definitely do FP... but I'm not sure if I'm wasting my Fp sine I cant see DS2 knowing how to participate...

It's like a viscous cycle with DH! I want his opinion but I do not... I can't decide and need to talk about it but I somehow cant take his opinion (which he forgets about 20mins later) seriously!

@Talby This is why I bounce so much! I decide and talk about it with him and get his opinion... In the end, I need to decide and it's so hard. Part of me thinks it'll be fun, its our last night and we need to go out with a 'magical' experience... the other part of me remembers @Lisa F 's photo and I start backing out of my hard decision! I'm still torn but at least I can hold onto the Pirates and Pals reservation until closer to the date. Stay tuned for the next change in plans!

I feel the same way with my husband!

 

[BDFmom]

Yay for all the ARD scores today!

Such a great feeling when all the stalking pays off!

 

[BDFmom]

I did! I need to cancel my 6:20 now for the same day-12/8 if anyone wants it. thanks again!!

Edit: only thing is I need to change the number of people but it wont let me yet... I'll see if I can change it tomorrow on my work computer

You can call and have them change the number if it does not work on the reservation system.

 

[BDFmom]

I think I have gone nuts and that this thread is a very bad influence.

I booked the Epcot Aqua Tour for 11/30! I was feeling out the kids to see thier level of interest. DD really wanted the Dolphin encounter while DS had no interest in the dolphins. They both got SUPER excited over the Aqua tour and the best part they are both old enough to participate without me.

They don't know yet.... I'm super excited for them!

 

[Lisa F]

@SilSprBea
@Candycane83

my best happy dance!

 

[Lisa F]

Seriously, THIS is the list I've been looking for. Sounds like my plan to FP+ and SDFP others will work (with your suggestion to FP+ Jungle Cruise.) Thank you again for your help!

these are just my observations. ymmv of course! and of course you have to be flexible with SDFP but there is tons of availability morning of since I have been watching. Lately PP is done or has one or two left at the end of the night and it wasn't in summer and there is a bit less availability than there was in summer but that could be due to shortened hours (which is more accurate for when we are going anyway). I will post here about any other changes i observe.

 

[1437disney]

River of Lights maybe soon. On the news and rumor board it is posted to watch for October 16 (dont know if that meant opening or announcements)

 

[1437disney]

Forgot to mention that the Information was from @rteetz - thanks for all the news!

 

[areno79]

I did! I need to cancel my 6:20 now for the same day-12/8 if anyone wants it. thanks again!!

Edit: only thing is I need to change the number of people but it wont let me yet... I'll see if I can change it tomorrow on my work computer

Yay, I'm so glad you were able to get an earlier time!!!
You, me, and @SilSprBea hit the ADR jackpot between last night and today!!

these are just my observations. ymmv of course! and of course you have to be flexible with SDFP but there is tons of availability morning of since I have been watching. Lately PP is done or has one or two left at the end of the night and it wasn't in summer and there is a bit less availability than there was in summer but that could be due to shortened hours (which is more accurate for when we are going anyway). I will post here about any other changes i observe.

Oh yes, I am definitely going in with the idea that using SDFP as an "extra", and whatever I am able to get is icing on the cake. I'm hoping that because i'll be at EMM, that will help me get the FP's I want, close to the time I'm looking for. I'm going in with low expectations though.

 

[rasadkowski]

@Candycane83 snd anyone else with a ppo Akershus breakfast ( I think @Mintycake maybe?) are you thinking chances are good of getting a Fea fp? I honestly didn't even think twice about it until now, but in the event that I cannot book a time for the one day we're there, do you think the ppo breakfast will allow us to ride fea with a pretty minimal wait? I read the threads back when it first opened, but I haven't followed them in months.

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

Congrats on all your ADR successes! If you happen to see H&V (Minnie) FP on the 5th for 2, I'd appreciate it. I doubt it will happen, but it would be nice. Thank you

 

[areno79]

@Lisa F (or anyone else who may know) one q I have about the SDFP and magic bands? I went into MDE and created a person under age 3 with my nickname and one with DH's nickname. They are not on my hotel reservation, nor do they have tickets, but they are on my MDE as linked guests or friends. If I buy 2 plain magic bands online before my trip, can I then go in and manually link them myself to those 2 phantom guests so that I can use those 2 bands as SDFP bands? Is that right?

I've read the SDFP thread but they don't seem to be very patient with questions so I don't think I'll get a response. Thanks!

 

[areno79]

@Candycane83 snd anyone else with a ppo Akershus breakfast ( I think @Mintycake maybe?) are you thinking chances are good of getting a Fea fp? I honestly didn't even think twice about it until now, but in the event that I cannot book a time for the one day we're there, do you think the ppo breakfast will allow us to ride fea with a pretty minimal wait? I read the threads back when it first opened, but I haven't followed them in months.

I've read recently that people with Akershus PPO are getting on FEA pretty successfully at RD. I don't see why you wouldn't if your breakfast is early enough, it's not EMH, and you're in line when it opens.

Congrats on all your ADR successes! If you happen to see H&V (Minnie) FP on the 5th for 2, I'd appreciate it. I doubt it will happen, but it would be nice. Thank you

What time are you looking for?

 

[BDFmom]

@Lisa F (or anyone else who may know) one q I have about the SDFP and magic bands? I went into MDE and created a person under age 3 with my nickname and one with DH's nickname. They are not on my hotel reservation, nor do they have tickets, but they are on my MDE as linked guests or friends. If I buy 2 plain magic bands online before my trip, can I then go in and manually link them myself to those 2 phantom guests so that I can use those 2 bands as SDFP bands? Is that right?

I've read the SDFP thread but they don't seem to be very patient with questions so I don't think I'll get a response. Thanks!

Yes... sounds right. Just not sure about the age. I made my phantoms 3 teens.

 

[Lisa F]

@Lisa F (or anyone else who may know) one q I have about the SDFP and magic bands? I went into MDE and created a person under age 3 with my nickname and one with DH's nickname. They are not on my hotel reservation, nor do they have tickets, but they are on my MDE as linked guests or friends. If I buy 2 plain magic bands online before my trip, can I then go in and manually link them myself to those 2 phantom guests so that I can use those 2 bands as SDFP bands? Is that right?

I've read the SDFP thread but they don't seem to be very patient with questions so I don't think I'll get a response. Thanks!

You don't have to make them under 3. the only reason people do that is so that they can add them to their hotel reservations without charge and get the free magic bands. I made my phantoms the same age (I think for over 18 you don't have to say age) and even though I don't think it really matters, I would probably change their age to adult just to be consistent. you have nothing to gain by making littles.

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

@areno79 Looking for anywhere from 3-5ish, so we get Minnie's and not Dis. Jr.

 

[rteetz]

River of Lights maybe soon. On the news and rumor board it is posted to watch for October 16 (dont know if that meant opening or announcements)

Opening

 

[Candycane83]

Opening

Wooohooo thank you for the news!!