395 days of planning all lead up to this! Sept/Oct 2012

[HeatherLassell]

Oh... The website isn't down for me! But maybe they are uploading to the Canada side first!!

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Og_Calendar_oct.pdf

 

[smile4stamps]

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Og_Calendar_oct.pdf

Thats interesting... I have that site up in my browser and am able to refresh it without problem!! But hopefully that is good news and the hours are coming!!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Thats interesting... I have that site up in my browser and am able to refresh it without problem!! But hopefully that is good news and the hours are coming!!

This is what I get:

"SITE ADVISORY

Disneytravelagents.com is currently undergoing maintenance. Please contact the reservation centers to make a booking.

Note: Online bookings for Rooms can also be made on the GDS systems. The Disney Reservation Center is also open to assist you with your client's vacation planning needs.

We value your business and apologize for any inconvenience.
The Disney Travel Agents Support Team"

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm waiting for October hours too and am also getting that error this morning. I hope they are up soon!

 

[HeatherLassell]

I'm waiting for October hours too and am also getting that error this morning. I hope they are up soon!

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/S.../pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_oct.pdf

I just get 2011 hours today! No more error though. Argh!!!

Let's go already! I'm so ready to make sure my plans work out.

DisneyWorld.ca has the calender available up till October 6th BUT none of the days in October so far has any hours available! What a tease!

 

[lisalonglash]

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/S.../pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_oct.pdf

I just get 2011 hours today! No more error though. Argh!!!

Let's go already! I'm so ready to make sure my plans work out.

DisneyWorld.ca has the calender available up till October 6th BUT none of the days in October so far has any hours available! What a tease!

Heather, the October park hours have posted on that link!! The hours for the waterparks and DTD aren't up though

Also, your hair looks fabulous!!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Heather, the October park hours have posted on that link!! The hours for the waterparks and DTD aren't up though

Also, your hair looks fabulous!!

heehee I saw!!!! I'm very excited!

Thank you very much!!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Ok since my April 2nd ADR date is quickly approaching I've finally hammered down my plans!


Sept 29 - Arrival day. Checking in *SURPRISE* with the Royal Room! Then off to DTD on the boat for some shopping
ADR: T-REX


Sept 30 - MK day! Heading to the gates FOR 7:30am. Yes we're crazy! MK closes at 7pm that day because MNSSHP is that night. I'm still undecided if we're doing this party or not.
NO ADR

Oct 1 - EPCOT day! 9am-9pm *30th anniversary of Epcot*
We're gonna bail and go to MK if it gets too busy. MK has PM EMH this
day open until Midnight!!
ADR: Dinner ressie at 'Ohana (Polynesian Resort!)


Oct 2 - DHS day! 9am-8pm and Fantasmic at 8pm!
ADR: Sci-Fi Dine In Theater


Oct 3 - MK day! 9am-9pm with WISHES! at 9pm!
ADR: Cinderella's Royal Table


Oct 4 - EMH at MK 8am-7pm
Over to EPCOT from 7-9pm
ADR: Chef Mickeys


Oct 5 - AK with AM EMH 8am - 5pm
ADR: Rainforest Cafe

Oct 6 - RESORT DAY! Time to enjoy Port Orleans Riverside! (parks will be packed today!) Go to the pool at Old Mans Island! Maybe the pirate cruise for Ava and Braden and then me and Cole will go to DisneyQuest or just the arcade at the resort!
DINNER at Riverside Mill with friends at 6pm! Possibly YEEHAW BOBS show after in the lounge! *kids allowed*
NO ADR

Oct 7 - Relax day! Maybe see a movie at DTD. Do more shopping. Rent a boat and go for a fun adventure. MAYBE sending Ava and Braden on the pirate adventure.
ADR: Planet Hollywood for supper

Oct 8 - TODAY IS CANADIAN THANKSGIVING! SO we plan to spend the day at Epcot and we're gonna wear our Canadian shirts! Epcot is 9am-9pm!
ADR: LA CELLIER! for lunch or supper.

Oct 9 - Our last full day at Disney! We're gonna spend it at the Magic Kingdom!!! 9am - 9pm with WISHES at 9pm!
ADR: Crystal Palace for Breakfast

Oct 10 - LEAVE

 

[wdwgirl3]

hi heather!
We are also from Manitoba and headed to WDW sept 29-0ct 13, staying at POFQ! we might even be on the same flight down lol. your plan looks great! I see you are undecided about MNSSHP, if you don't mind me giving my 2 cents, we went same time in 2010 and I sooooo regret not going! this's time we are planning on going on one of our non park days and since it is a hard ticket, we can enter MK @5 and stay till midnight. regardless of what you decide, you will have a great time!!!

 

[HeatherLassell]

hi heather!
We are also from Manitoba and headed to WDW sept 29-0ct 13, staying at POFQ! we might even be on the same flight down lol. your plan looks great! I see you are undecided about MNSSHP, if you don't mind me giving my 2 cents, we went same time in 2010 and I sooooo regret not going! this's time we are planning on going on one of our non park days and since it is a hard ticket, we can enter MK @5 and stay till midnight. regardless of what you decide, you will have a great time!!!

Welcome to my PTR!!

I think if we do it the 5th would be a good night....but then...that's a Friday night. Ick. Probably better to do the 30th?

I don't know. I really don't know if we're gonna do it. Seems like a lot of extra cost. How about....WHY did you regret not going? Cause we do have 8 days of park tickets and plan to spend a lot of time at MK. Is there another reason? I mean...I wanna meet Flynn Rider. Apparently the only way I can do that is at the party.

I think we've decided (me and my parents) to drive down to Minneapolis. Spend some time at MOA (disney store!! lol) then go to sleep and catch early flight!

 

[lisalonglash]

Sept 29 - Arrival day. Checking in *SURPRISE* with the Royal Room! Then off to DTD on the boat for some shopping and dinner at RainForest Cafe!


Sept 30 - MK day! Heading to the gates FOR 7:30am. Yes we're crazy! MK closes at 7pm that day because MNSSHP is that night. I'm still undecided if we're doing this party or not.
ADR:


Oct 1 - EPCOT day! 9am-9pm and Illuminations is at 9pm!
ADR:


Oct 2 - DHS day! 9am-8pm and Fantasmic at 8pm!
ADR:


Oct 3 - MK day! 9am-9pm with WISHES! at 9pm!
ADR:


Oct 4 - EMH at MK 8am-7pm
Over to EPCOT from 7-9pm
ADR:


Oct 5 - AK with AM EMH 8am - 5pm
ADR:

Oct 6 - RESORT DAY! Time to enjoy Port Orleans Riverside! (parks will be packed today!) Go to the pool at Old Mans Island! Maybe the pirate cruise for Ava and Braden and then me and Cole will go to DisneyQuest or just the arcade at the resort!
DINNER at Riverside Mill with friends at 6pm! Possibly YEEHAW BOBS show after in the lounge! *kids allowed*

Oct 7 - Relax day! MAYBE sending the boys with Nana and Papa to Universal Studios! (I am NOT interested in the crowds!) If they go then me and Princess will do girl stuff
ADR: 1900 PARK FARE for dinner with Cinderella, the Prince, evil step mom and step sisters!

Oct 8 - TODAY IS CANADIAN THANKSGIVING! SO we plan to spend the day at Epcot and we're gonna wear our Canadian shirts! Epcot is 9am-9pm!
ADR: LA CELLIER!

Oct 9 - Our last full day at Disney! We're gonna spend it at the Magic Kingdom!!! 9am - 9pm with WISHES at 9pm!
ADR:

Oct 10 - LEAVE

That looks like a great start to your itinerary! If you'd like, I can share what I have so far too.

Oh, I'm so jealous you talked your clan into doing the 1900 PF dinner - I REALLY wanted to go, simply to see the step-mom and step-sisters interacting with my boys However, they have read my WDW books and literally begged me not to "make them" go there

Our plan is to have dinner at Le Cellier on Thanksgiving too - dh asked for that one

 

[lisalonglash]

hi heather!
We are also from Manitoba and headed to WDW sept 29-0ct 13, staying at POFQ! we might even be on the same flight down lol. your plan looks great! I see you are undecided about MNSSHP, if you don't mind me giving my 2 cents, we went same time in 2010 and I sooooo regret not going! this's time we are planning on going on one of our non park days and since it is a hard ticket, we can enter MK @5 and stay till midnight. regardless of what you decide, you will have a great time!!!

Hey, those are our dates too! We'll be at POR

 

[wdwgirl3]

Welcome to my PTR!!

I think if we do it the 5th would be a good night....but then...that's a Friday night. Ick. Probably better to do the 30th?

I don't know. I really don't know if we're gonna do it. Seems like a lot of extra cost. How about....WHY did you regret not going? Cause we do have 8 days of park tickets and plan to spend a lot of time at MK. Is there another reason? I mean...I wanna meet Flynn Rider. Apparently the only way I can do that is at the party.

I think we've decided (me and my parents) to drive down to Minneapolis. Spend some time at MOA (disney store!! lol) then go to sleep and catch early flight!

I guess the 3 main reasons why I regret it
1) while we were there, we saw people all dressed up goin to the part and it looked like so much fun!
2) in October there isn't t a lot of EMH at night for MK, and it would have been really awesome to stay until midnight and ride BTM,SM and haunted mansion
3) people on these boards and others RAVE about the party and talkabout that it is even better than the Christmas party.
4) ok , one more lol ....the Halloween decorations are so amazing it just adds so much to the magic



as far as cost, maybe drop a day of tickets and instead get MNSSHP or think of all the $$ you are saving driving down to mini for your flights like I said, no matter what you choose , you will havea great visit, but for me personally I felt like I was missing out
we are flying out of winnipeg, hopefully flights get cheaper! sorry for the spelling mistakes,typing on my iPad .

 

[wdwgirl3]

Hey, those are our dates too! We'll be at POR

that is awesome! it cannot come soon enough! lower mainland? we use to live in chilliwack

 

[HeatherLassell]

That looks like a great start to your itinerary! If you'd like, I can share what I have so far too.

Oh, I'm so jealous you talked your clan into doing the 1900 PF dinner - I REALLY wanted to go, simply to see the step-mom and step-sisters interacting with my boys However, they have read my WDW books and literally begged me not to "make them" go there

Our plan is to have dinner at Le Cellier on Thanksgiving too - dh asked for that one

Thank you very much! I'm proud of myself since it's my first ever trip I've planned!

heehee Shhhhhh. My boys haven't asked for any details so I haven't given any. lol I'm sure my oldest will just sit there. My 8 year old is just such a cutie I have no idea how he will react.

Cool! Maybe it's gonna be extra hard to get a Le Cellier dinner that day? Maybe all Canadians are gonna think alike? lol

I guess the 3 main reasons why I regret it
1) while we were there, we saw people all dressed up goin to the part and it looked like so much fun!
2) in October there isn't t a lot of EMH at night for MK, and it would have been really awesome to stay until midnight and ride BTM,SM and haunted mansion
3) people on these boards and others RAVE about the party and talkabout that it is even better than the Christmas party.
4) ok , one more lol ....the Halloween decorations are so amazing it just adds so much to the magic
we are flying out of winnipeg, hopefully flights get cheaper! sorry for the spelling mistakes,typing on my iPad .

Ok thanks. That gives me something to think about.

 

[lisalonglash]

that is awesome! it cannot come soon enough! lower mainland? we use to live in chilliwack

Yep, we're in South Surrey, about 5 minutes from the border crossings. Where are you in MB?

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Like your schedule! Good to see that you are taking some time to relax, especially from those crazy holiday crowds. There are an awful lot of empty spots on that list for ADR's...having trouble deciding?

 

[KDilly]

Like your schedule! Good to see that you are taking some time to relax, especially from those crazy holiday crowds. There are an awful lot of empty spots on that list for ADR's...having trouble deciding?

Totally agree!! Down time on a vacation is key!! Relax, enjoy, and endluge

-KD

 

[Stan Solo]

as far as cost, maybe drop a day of tickets and instead get MNSSHP or think of all the $$ you are saving driving down to mini for your flights like I said, no matter what you choose , you will havea great visit, but for me personally I felt like I was missing out
we are flying out of winnipeg, hopefully flights get cheaper! sorry for the spelling mistakes,typing on my iPad .

Rather then dropping a day of tickets I'd drop the park hopper option that would save you about $200. It looks like the only day you plan to park hop is the 4th. Is it realy worth it?

For $200 you could just about go to MNSSHP on one of your your non park days http://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/halloween.htm#tickets . If you want to enjoy the evening activities at POR you could still leave MK early on the 4th or on the 5th on your AK day.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Like your schedule! Good to see that you are taking some time to relax, especially from those crazy holiday crowds. There are an awful lot of empty spots on that list for ADR's...having trouble deciding?

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to spending time at POR and taking the boat. We want to rent a boat! Looks like fun. Oh and yes I really am. lol And I only have until April 2nd!!!! I didn't think planning a vacation could be stressful.

Totally agree!! Down time on a vacation is key!! Relax, enjoy, and endluge

-KD

I can't WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everytime I think about it I just wish it was sooner!

Rather then dropping a day of tickets I'd drop the park hopper option that would save you about $200. It looks like the only day you plan to park hop is the 4th. Is it realy worth it?

For $200 you could just about go to MNSSHP on one of your your non park days http://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/halloween.htm#tickets . If you want to enjoy the evening activities at POR you could still leave MK early on the 4th or on the 5th on your AK day.

The only day I'd go is the 30th. If we go. The 4th and 5th are going to be BUSY I think. Because that's a long weekend with Columbus day on the 8th.

Yeah I'm still undecided. I think if I had a rental car I'd hop more. I'm so undecided!!!! I think on our MK days we might hop the monorail to Epcot for a bit. I really really like Epcot World Showcase.