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

[rasadkowski]

There are two things mentioned: event wristbands are what they put on you when you check in for the MVMCP, either at the front gate or at the various places throughout the park if you're already inside when the party begins.

The other bands are special MagicBands made just for the party and they're only available FOR PURCHASE during the party. These are optional and just extra fun merchandise available to party-goers. No different than a party-specific t-shirt or pin.

Thanks for explaining

 

[justcin711]

THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!

FYI--all those helpful ADR hunters. . . I am still searching for the elusive BOG dinner (between 4 to 6pm) on my MVMCP night, 12/6, for 2 "adults". . . even though one of us is ten years old!
I have an ADR at 9:05pm, but that was before I realized it was a party night.

I still have the 6:45 BOG that we talked about last week and even though I still don't have my Chef Mickey ADR yet I'm pretty sure I am giving this one up. Let me know if you are still interested and I will coordinate this with you

 

[Wood Nymph]

Okay I dropped my skippers canteen dinnER on 12/7 because dd won't eat anything there and booked the Wave instead. Am I nuts? Will it be a huge pita to leave mk and come back? Was going to book plaza but it's walk up only now?

The CR is easy to get to from MK. You can either walk there, which would take about ten minutes or so, or take the monorail. It is nice to get away from the craziness of the park. The Wave is a very relaxing place to eat. And you can ride the monorail back to MK just for the fun of it. And if you haven't checked out the gorgeous Christmas decorations at the Grand Floridian then this would be a great opportunity to stop there on your way back to MK.

Also thought about trails end buffet but isn't that even more of an issue to get to?

We really like Trails End but it is tricky to get there from MK because you are competing with the mobs of people who are trying to get to Hoop Dee Doo. We've had issues with full boats and having to wait forever for a second one.

THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!

Yay!!!!!!!

 

[Mintycake]

How old are the kiddos??? The Wave sounds delish, but the Plaza might be easier for tired kiddos...much less expensive, too. I read up on the wait time. Except for one, all the posts are reporting a 15-30 minute wait. Not too bad. The fam can shop on main street while one parent waits in the lobby.

That does sound like a good idea. Although The Wave has stuff on the menu that she will eat and I am intrigued by the menu too. But I think it's a hassle to leave the park. I think we can take our chances with The Plaza - we'll be eating either before the castle lighting at 6:30pm (so 5pmish) or after...I'm leaning before because I think a lot of people will eat at 7pmish vs 5pmish.

Love typos...I'm envisioning a huge pita at the Wave!!!

PITA = Pain In The @ss

 

[Mintycake]

The CR is easy to get to from MK. You can either walk there, which would take about ten minutes or so, or take the monorail. It is nice to get away from the craziness of the park. The Wave is a very relaxing place to eat. And you can ride the monorail back to MK just for the fun of it. And if you haven't checked out the gorgeous Christmas decorations at the Grand Floridian then this would be a great opportunity to stop there on your way back to MK.

We really like Trails End but it is tricky to get there from MK because you are competing with the mobs of people who are trying to get to Hoop Dee Doo. We've had issues with full boats and having to wait forever for a second one.

Yay!!!!!!!

Oh...so now I'm torn between The Plaza and The Wave. I will ask DH what he thinks...wait, we agreed not to ask our partners what they think because that's dangerous? I am feeling like it will be nice to leave the park and get away from the crowds for a bit but we will miss the castle lighting I think with The Wave (reservation is at 5pm - not sure we'd make it back to see the castle lighting?) But I think it would be easier just to mosey on over to The Plaza and then shop while one person waits for the table. We are eating lunch at 1:45pm at BOG but I'm just going to have soup and a dessert and DH is always hungry....argh maybe I should move The Wave a little later and just watch the castle lighting on 12/8, which is a party night but we can still hang out in the park until 7pm before going to GF for dinner. Argh and I thought my plans were nearly done!

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!

I still have the 6:45 BOG that we talked about last week and even though I still don't have my Chef Mickey ADR yet I'm pretty sure I am giving this one up. Let me know if you are still interested and I will coordinate this with you

@justcin711 YES, please! If/when you give it up, I will take it! ; )) If I find something close to that time, or earlier, I WILL post it on here because I will be so excited!!

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

yes, thank you you're so sweet! I got past it. I am just flat out busy at work right now but did not want to let your sweet note go unacknowledged.

Aww--you are welcome, @Lisa F !! Glad you are feeling better. You have helped me SO MUCH without even realizing it, so I am just giving back! ; )))

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

3 Great Things is perfect ANY time! Haha--what a great teacher your son has!! Wonderful list you have there, so glad you shared it!



DS14 was telling me all about the billy goat curse. He is over the moon about their win! So glad your team won!!



Really glad to hear you're feeling better! YAY! Our 2 sets are very different since I'm easily confused! But I hadn't thought of coordinating!! Our linked-to-our account MBs are our respective favorite colors and our 2nd set (purchased on sale--another shout-out to @pigletgirl!) are characters. I should be able to manage to keep that straight!

Thanks, @Talby !!! Parent/teacher conferences are a hoot. . . how are we doing? Okay, I guess, today was good. Do we need to do anything differently?? Not yet, give it another day. . .
I am going to keep the 3 Great Things going at home, too!

 

[PlutosUnDr8d]

OMG, if you get a chance you should totally do it!! I love that there are all different ages, sizes, and fitness levels in my class! There are lots of people who have no rhythm whatsoever but it doesn't matter because everyone there is having fun and burning calories!



I just came here to say I got my email this morning too!! AND...we're at 29 days on our countdowns!! We're finally in the 20's!!!

GOT MY EMAIL this morning as well! MBs are en route! Yaaaaayyyy (Muppet arms)!!!!

 

[kaci]

Hey all! I've been lurking in your thread for awhile now because y'all always have the best information - not to mention a great, supportive atmosphere I thought I'd introduce myself and jump in since I don't have anyone IRL to share my excitement with... MIL, FIL, DH, DD6, DS9 and I are heading down from 11/28-12/12 and staying at AOA in a Cars Suite. DH, the kids and I have been to DLR several times, but this is the first time to WDW for all of us (well, sort of, FIL recently let it drop that when he was in HS marching band they performed in the opening day parade at MK!)

 

[Candycane83]

Hey all! I've been lurking in your thread for awhile now because y'all always have the best information - not to mention a great, supportive atmosphere I thought I'd introduce myself and jump in since I don't have anyone IRL to share my excitement with... MIL, FIL, DH, DD6, DS9 and I are heading down from 11/28-12/12 and staying at AOA in a Cars Suite. DH, the kids and I have been to DLR several times, but this is the first time to WDW for all of us (well, sort of, FIL recently let it drop that when he was in HS marching band they performed in the opening day parade at MK!)

Welcome to the friendliest (chattiest actually would be more accurate!) thread around! LOL First trip! That's so great!!!

 

[kaci]

Josh/EasyWDW posted a bunch of pics of MK all gussied up for Christmas on his FB page and I'm just squeeeeeeeeing all over the place. And with news of the new treats at the party I'm starting to think we *need* to go. I've noticed quite a few here are going 12/6, but 12/4 would fit our schedule better. I know conventional wisdom has weekdays as lighter crowds, but how much worse would Sunday be I wonder?

 

[Candycane83]

Josh/EasyWDW posted a bunch of pics of MK all gussied up for Christmas on his FB page and I'm just squeeeeeeeeing all over the place. And with news of the new treats at the party I'm starting to think we *need* to go. I've noticed quite a few here are going 12/6, but 12/4 would fit our schedule better. I know conventional wisdom has weekdays as lighter crowds, but how much worse would Sunday be I wonder?

I know some people here have reported Sundays to be lower crowds as well. Right now, we can only guess really but beginning of December should be ok?!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

OMG, today is one of those days when I'm like, what is this stupid work nonsense?!? Why can't I just sit on my computer and focus on this thread?!?

At least I got my lunch time run in and it didn't even rain on me! Hooray for small victories! lol

The Christmas party is a park wide dessert party from 7-12!

I am seriously going to be in a sugar coma by the end of the trip!


Now, I'm on a serious mission to shed 10lbs in the next 23 days.... so that I can gain it all back at Disney!

YAAAAAASSSS!!!

Also, I agree with @BDFmom that I'm trying to lose 10 pounds before the trip. Maybe it will counteract all the weight i gain while I'm there!!

I've been trying to lose 10 pounds for the past 10 months too much stress and not enough time to take care of myself.

Oooh, should we start a 10 Pound Club?? I have about 10 lbs left to lose until I hit the top end of my target weight range. I am also hoping to achieve it by the trip! I've already lost 30-35ish lbs so I'm on my way! We can all motivate each other to stay on track!

Love typos...I'm envisioning a huge pita at the Wave!!!

haha, yup, as MintyCake said, it's an acronym. The first time I ever saw it I was like, um what??? Why are we suddenly talking about pitas???


Woohoo! Just got another of my Etsy orders! I am in love with this shirt! hehe



And all the MVMCP updates, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I am so excited!!! I love all the shirt options! And I NEED that ornament! I collect ornaments!

 

[DisneyBelle27]

Hey all! I've been lurking in your thread for awhile now because y'all always have the best information - not to mention a great, supportive atmosphere I thought I'd introduce myself and jump in since I don't have anyone IRL to share my excitement with... MIL, FIL, DH, DD6, DS9 and I are heading down from 11/28-12/12 and staying at AOA in a Cars Suite. DH, the kids and I have been to DLR several times, but this is the first time to WDW for all of us (well, sort of, FIL recently let it drop that when he was in HS marching band they performed in the opening day parade at MK!)

We're all mad here! But also super friendly, helpful, and CHATTY! Your trip sounds awesome, I'm totally jealous of how long it is! And your first time to WDW, so exciting!

 

[kaci]

I know some people here have reported Sundays to be lower crowds as well. Right now, we can only guess really but beginning of December should be ok?!

I hope so! Sunday would mean I don't have to mess with my precious PPO BGO ADR and carefully crafted TP, so for my sanity's sake I'm leaning that way

 

[Candycane83]

OMG, today is one of those days when I'm like, what is this stupid work nonsense?!? Why can't I just sit on my computer and focus on this thread?!?

At least I got my lunch time run in and it didn't even rain on me! Hooray for small victories! lol








Oooh, should we start a 10 Pound Club?? I have about 10 lbs left to lose until I hit the top end of my target weight range. I am also hoping to achieve it by the trip! I've already lost 30-35ish lbs so I'm on my way! We can all motivate each other to stay on track!





haha, yup, as MintyCake said, it's an acronym. The first time I ever saw it I was like, um what??? Why are we suddenly talking about pitas???


Woohoo! Just got another of my Etsy orders! I am in love with this shirt! hehe
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And all the MVMCP updates, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I am so excited!!! I love all the shirt options! And I NEED that ornament! I collect ornaments!

That's sooo cute!!!!

 

[Candycane83]

I know what you mean @DisneyBelle27 about work... I'm off to an interview but I wish I could just stay and plan for DIsney all day!!!

 

[kaci]

Oooh, should we start a 10 Pound Club?? I have about 10 lbs left to lose until I hit the top end of my target weight range. I am also hoping to achieve it by the trip! I've already lost 30-35ish lbs so I'm on my way! We can all motivate each other to stay on track!

I am SO in. My knees love me so much more when there's less of me to support. Love your shirt, so cute!

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'll join the 10lb club! I only have about 3 weeks left though , so I'm sure I can't manage to lose that much. I'll be happy to try though.