2012 Weddings!!

[mjshorses]

mjshorses I'm in the boat right there with you We just got our room block info last week and are having some trouble in the same area. Is the resort too far from the ceremony/reception, if we choose one over the other is that going to mess w/ transporation etc. And then the fact that we were told our LOA can't be worked on/started UNTIL we get this back in/figured out. Of course that just makes me want to rush everything

lol, I know, I don't like that you have to have this turned in, in order to get your LOA done. I want to hurry and get it done but there are so many factors that you have to guesstimate. I don't know an approximate guest count we did a preliminary RSVP with our Save the Dates and 38 of them are "unsure at this time" so how many should we guess from the "unsure" group will come? I don't have a clue. And then I have no idea how many guests want to stay on property (we're getting married during peak season and even with the discounts it's still pretty costly) then it's on what days do you think your guests will stay....again I have no idea. Then what resorts should we pick? Should we pick one of each of the 3 price points or make it simpler by only picking 2 resorts or one even. Too many choices. I feel I should over book just because it's peak season and I'm sure rooms will fill up during these times but then again, don't book too many or we risk not filling our 20%. Ahhhhh! What a conundrum!!

 

[mjshorses]

I can't imagine how hard it is, and I'm dreading that day (kinda) when that starts coming into play for me. I've got an idea of resorts I want, it's just hoping they are available.

You know which resorts; you're one up on me!! lol

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

You know which resorts; you're one up on me!! lol

Yes, I've stayed at mostly Value resorts and once have stayed at Port Orleans- Riverside, and we loved it! So we will be doing a value, Port Orleans-riverside, and Grand Floridian. Do they give you your room block information before you signed the contract and pay the deposit, looks to me like you both are working on it before your one year mark. When should I expect mine?? Good luck!

 

[mjshorses]

Yes, I've stayed at mostly Value resorts and once have stayed at Port Orleans- Riverside, and we loved it! So we will be doing a value, Port Orleans-riverside, and Grand Floridian. Do they give you your room block information before you signed the contract and pay the deposit, looks to me like you both are working on it before your one year mark. When should I expect mine?? Good luck!

Yeah, Amanda, we are 13 months out and we got the room block/ planning session info thing from our consultant a few days ago. The room block has to be completed and sent back before Disney can draw up our LOA so you should get yours when you get to this point too.

I requested the info on the planning session because I work at a hospital and I need to give notice of requested days off way in advance. However, the planning session doesn't have to be scheduled this far in advance.

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

lol, I know, I don't like that you have to have this turned in, in order to get your LOA done. I want to hurry and get it done but there are so many factors that you have to guesstimate. I don't know an approximate guest count we did a preliminary RSVP with our Save the Dates and 38 of them are "unsure at this time" so how many should we guess from the "unsure" group will come? I don't have a clue. And then I have no idea how many guests want to stay on property (we're getting married during peak season and even with the discounts it's still pretty costly) then it's on what days do you think your guests will stay....again I have no idea. Then what resorts should we pick? Should we pick one of each of the 3 price points or make it simpler by only picking 2 resorts or one even. Too many choices. I feel I should over book just because it's peak season and I'm sure rooms will fill up during these times but then again, don't book too many or we risk not filling our 20%. Ahhhhh! What a conundrum!!

Oh I know what you mean!!! We did a pre-rsvp almost a month and a half ago and we've only heard back from about half saying they are interested/for sure going and only one who has declined for sure. So how do we go about deciding how many rooms?! It is a bit overwhelming, we're going to try and tackle it tonight and get it over with. We're also peak season so when we got our discounted prices we were a bit disappointed since a few are still costly like you said I'm worried about the exact same thing, if we book too many we could be stuck w/ all these open rooms and if we book too little we may risk the chance of a guest or 3 not getting the discount!

I'm glad I have another bride to talk to about it though btw, I see your date is 4/2/12. We're 3/24/12 and we'll be staying in Disney for about a week or two before we go on the honeymoon. Maybe we'll get a chance to see you walking around in your dress! How exciting

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

Yes, I've stayed at mostly Value resorts and once have stayed at Port Orleans- Riverside, and we loved it! So we will be doing a value, Port Orleans-riverside, and Grand Floridian. Do they give you your room block information before you signed the contract and pay the deposit, looks to me like you both are working on it before your one year mark. When should I expect mine?? Good luck!

Your date is June 2012 right? How exciting! I'd say if you don't hear from your consultant about the room blocks the first week of May it wouldn't hurt to just *ask* about it - that's what I did We're exactly 1 yr and 1 month out today (YAY) and I emailed our consultant last Monday about it. I just casually let her know that I was wondering if we'd get info on the room block before or after the LOA. She sent me all of the room block info right away and said she'd get working on the contract once we got this back in to her. Good luck and we'll keep you updated on what to expect

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Your date is June 2012 right? How exciting! I'd say if you don't hear from your consultant about the room blocks the first week of May it wouldn't hurt to just *ask* about it - that's what I did We're exactly 1 yr and 1 month out today (YAY) and I emailed our consultant last Monday about it. I just casually let her know that I was wondering if we'd get info on the room block before or after the LOA. She sent me all of the room block info right away and said she'd get working on the contract once we got this back in to her. Good luck and we'll keep you updated on what to expect

Yes, I emailed Pam a few days ago and I just asked her when I should expect to hear from them and what the next step was, so hopefully she let me know what to expect next.

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

Yes, I emailed Pam a few days ago and I just asked her when I should expect to hear from them and what the next step was, so hopefully she let me know what to expect next.

Best of luck in your planning and of course you have the rest of us 2012 brides to talk to/ask if you don't hear back right away on something.

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Best of luck in your planning and of course you have the rest of us 2012 brides to talk to/ask if you don't hear back right away on something.

She said to go ahead and book and secure all my outside vendors, and then in May she will contact with the room block information Can't wait!!

 

[SRTvls]

After Lurking forever I have Finally decided to get a user Name!!

Amanda, Im Looking at June 3 WP, WHR, Sago Cay!! If you can please add me! Thank you

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

After Lurking forever I have Finally decided to get a user Name!!

Amanda, Im Looking at June 3 WP, WHR, Sago Cay!! If you can please add me! Thank you

Welcome!!!

 

[mjshorses]

Oh I know what you mean!!! We did a pre-rsvp almost a month and a half ago and we've only heard back from about half saying they are interested/for sure going and only one who has declined for sure. So how do we go about deciding how many rooms?! It is a bit overwhelming, we're going to try and tackle it tonight and get it over with. We're also peak season so when we got our discounted prices we were a bit disappointed since a few are still costly like you said I'm worried about the exact same thing, if we book too many we could be stuck w/ all these open rooms and if we book too little we may risk the chance of a guest or 3 not getting the discount!

I'm glad I have another bride to talk to about it though btw, I see your date is 4/2/12. We're 3/24/12 and we'll be staying in Disney for about a week or two before we go on the honeymoon. Maybe we'll get a chance to see you walking around in your dress! How exciting

Oh, I'm going to see if I can get to Disney early so I can spy your wedding! hahaha, I now dub you my wedding sister!

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

She said to go ahead and book and secure all my outside vendors, and then in May she will contact with the room block information Can't wait!!

Yay! That's always exciting to hear

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

Oh, I'm going to see if I can get to Disney early so I can spy your wedding! hahaha, I now dub you my wedding sister!

Aww, thank you! I'm glad you're so close to our date b/c now we can relate to each other about everything haha And definitely if you're going to be there on our day let me know! It would be great to see another disbride

 

[martinezfamily1126]

Hey, Just a quick pop in to note I changed the date of my weeding. it will be the Aug 18th sailing on DCL. The new Disney Fantasy Ship

 

[mjshorses]

Whew! Well, I did it! Finally, I sat down and worked on the room block and emailed it back to my consultant today. Now that I've done this I feel like I can conquer the world!!!!!! lol, just kidding! I chose the Beach Club as the Deluxe, P.O. Riverside, as the moderate, and Pop as the value (which is still $121/night at it's discounted price ugh, still expensive). Hope I picked right.

 

[GreenDisneyBride]

Whew! Well, I did it! Finally, I sat down and worked on the room block and emailed it back to my consultant today. Now that I've done this I feel like I can conquer the world!!!!!! lol, just kidding! I chose the Beach Club as the Deluxe, P.O. Riverside, as the moderate, and Pop as the value (which is still $121/night at it's discounted price ugh, still expensive). Hope I picked right.

Those are all great resorts

I emailed our coordinator Bill yesterday and I still have to wait till the end of the month before we get sent the room block stuff

 

[disneylizzylou]

Whew! Well, I did it! Finally, I sat down and worked on the room block and emailed it back to my consultant today. Now that I've done this I feel like I can conquer the world!!!!!! lol, just kidding! I chose the Beach Club as the Deluxe, P.O. Riverside, as the moderate, and Pop as the value (which is still $121/night at it's discounted price ugh, still expensive). Hope I picked right.

I know how you feel!! I picked ASM for our value and with tax it still came out to $131 a night

 

[Harley_Quinn1986]

Whew! Well, I did it! Finally, I sat down and worked on the room block and emailed it back to my consultant today. Now that I've done this I feel like I can conquer the world!!!!!! lol, just kidding! I chose the Beach Club as the Deluxe, P.O. Riverside, as the moderate, and Pop as the value (which is still $121/night at it's discounted price ugh, still expensive). Hope I picked right.

Ahh! I'm jealous Believe it or not we're still working on ours! Well I'm super glad you did and wish us luck since we'll be sitting down together to (HOPEFULLY) finish haha We've got our resorts picked, that's a start right?! And I'm w/ you on the $121/night for the value b/c we're going w/ ASM and that's the discount we got too.

 

[Jilian]

We got our date today!! S/D finally allowed us to book. I'm so excited!!