A Safari Christmas Goes Pop! (w/pics)

[Raecheal]

for POP.

 

[katiebug86]

WooHoo! If you were coming 2 days earlier we might be neighbors. I think you made the right decision.. I'm sure it saved QUITE a bit of money. That's one of the reasons we chose a value .. we are young without kids so we spend majority of our time out of the room. The only time we REALLY spend in there is to sleep so while it might be a cooler environment it's not really wise to spend 1000 extra dollars on a nice view. More money for stuff in the park seems better to me. (Though I would LOVE to do AKL one day.)

 

[njdisneyfreak]

for POP.

I thought you'd like that! Take lots of pics while you're there. We were there once before and took no pics, since we figured we'd be back soon, and I guess we were right!

WooHoo! If you were coming 2 days earlier we might be neighbors. I think you made the right decision.. I'm sure it saved QUITE a bit of money. That's one of the reasons we chose a value .. we are young without kids so we spend majority of our time out of the room. The only time we REALLY spend in there is to sleep so while it might be a cooler environment it's not really wise to spend 1000 extra dollars on a nice view. More money for stuff in the park seems better to me. (Though I would LOVE to do AKL one day.)

I agree. With just the two of us, we don't typically spend a ton of time at the resort and though we have a schedule, we like to wing things to some extent. We are saving SO much money this way and are feeling quite proud of ourselves for being responsible. We'll either have more spending money or more money in the bank. Either way we can't go wrong.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

Tues. 12/23
- lunch at Everything POP
- dinner at T-Rex

Wed. 12/24
- Segway Tour at Epcot (early)
- late breakfast at Akershus
- Use snack credits for lunch
- dinner at Chefs de France

Thurs. 12/25
- breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Banquet Hall
- lunch at Crystal Palace
- dinner at either Wolfgang Puck Cafe or Foodquest (We are thinking of going to DisneyQuest that night.)

Fri. 12/26
- breakfast at Crystal Palace
- lunch at Marrakesh
- dinner at Chef Mickey's

Sat. 12/27
- breakfast at Tusker House
- lunch at Nine Dragons
- 50s Primetime Cafe

Sun. 12/28
- breakfast at 1900 Park Fare
- lunch at Tony's Townsquare Restaurant
- dinner at Narcoosee's

Mon. 12/29
- breakfast at Everything POP
- lunch at Sci-Fi
- dinner at Coral Reef

Tues. 12/30
- breakfast at Ohana
- lunch at Sunshine Seasons (we're flexible)
- dinner at 1900 Park Fare

Wed. 12/31
- breakfast at Kona Cafe
- lunch at Tusker House
- dinner at Mama Melrose

Thur. 1/1
- breakfast at Everything POP
- lunch at Cinderella's Royal Banquet Hall
- dinner at Teppan Edo

Fri. 1/2
- breakfast at Crystal Palace
- lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
- dinner at LeCellier

Sat. 1/3
- Head back home


So, there it is. I would hope there will be no more changes to the itinerary, since we have changed resorts and now changed a number of our dining, as a result. But, stay tuned. There's still several months to go!

 

[wdwgirl03]

OK, I am an idiot, when I first read the title I thought you meant "pop" as in you're not going anymore. WHOOPS. We stopped at Pop Century on the Magical Express in May...it looks fun!

 

[askelton]

What?!

Yes, this is exactly what I did. But if it works for you, then it's the right thing to do.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Well, as I mentioned earlier, this past week has been VERY busy! We've also made some major changes, as well. You may have noticed that I changed the name of the PTR. You guessed it. . .we're now going to POP!

What?! You may be thinking to yourselves. We've debated on making this change for some time now, and after much thought, we realized it was the best for us. We will get to enjoy all that we really want to experience, and save a ton of money, which is always nice. We just didn't feel comfortable spending that much money for a place we may not get to use enough to make it worthwhile. Besides, even though POP is a value resort, we really loved it when we were last there.

Also, this weekend, we experienced going under 4 months and we received the WDW planning DVD we requested and began watching it. I couldn't help, but start feeling all giddy, as we watched it.

So, stay tuned. . .dining changes are up next. We are still keeping our deluxe plan, and we're going to get to go to some places we didn't originally have before. This may sound weird, but I'm actually excited.

I KNEW IT I KNEW IT YOU WOULD CHANGE YOUR PLANS!!!!!!

I GOT WORD that there will be free dining Next year they are offering it right now to the UK. I saw it on a thread and then saw it on Mousesavers.com. How cool is that I can save about 2000.00 by getting free dining!!!! Still not sure of where we are going to stay! Of course my mother still wants to stay in the cabins and I said not enough room! We are staying SOMEWHERE ELSE. I also am getting info on buying a DVC sometime in the mail and hoping to talk mommy into buy one!!! I can't because I am in the middle of buying a house.
Hope you like your changes... Where did you stay last year???

 

[bellasmommy0]

That is quite a change. But a good one I think. We have always stayed at Value because there are so many more things to spend the money on, besides somewhere to sleep.. And trust me DD finds plenty of things!!!!!!!!!!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

OK, I am an idiot, when I first read the title I thought you meant "pop" as in you're not going anymore. WHOOPS. We stopped at Pop Century on the Magical Express in May...it looks fun!

Well. . .I did change my title to give it a double meaning. I figured that it was exactly what happened and it would make people think it was being cancelled and make them want to see why. I was having a goofy moment. But, at least you know that I worded it purposely for effect, so don't feel bad.

We've stayed at POP before and liked it; it was fun!

Yes, this is exactly what I did. But if it works for you, then it's the right thing to do.

It definitely works for us. Hard to pay so much for a room when you can use that money to enjoy so much more.

I KNEW IT I KNEW IT YOU WOULD CHANGE YOUR PLANS!!!!!!

I GOT WORD that there will be free dining Next year they are offering it right now to the UK. I saw it on a thread and then saw it on Mousesavers.com. How cool is that I can save about 2000.00 by getting free dining!!!! Still not sure of where we are going to stay! Of course my mother still wants to stay in the cabins and I said not enough room! We are staying SOMEWHERE ELSE. I also am getting info on buying a DVC sometime in the mail and hoping to talk mommy into buy one!!! I can't because I am in the middle of buying a house.
Hope you like your changes... Where did you stay last year???

Ah, you know me. We honestly tried to keep to our original plan, but the responsible sides of us got the upper hand.

Free dining during which time of the year? Are they going to offer it to U.S. residents? Details, details!

We went to the DVC offices on our last trip, seriously considering to go that route, but ultimately decided that it wasn't the right time for us.

We know we'll like our changes, because we've stayed at the POP before. As for the food changes, we have a good mix of places we've tried and new ones. I think we'll enjoy it all.

Last year, we stayed at CSR. We weren't overly thrilled with it. We did enjoy POP, where we stayed two trips back. It's so Disney, the food court food is really good and we thought the bus service was good. The only part we didn't like was how far the bus stop was when you head back from the MK, but it was a small price to pay.

That is quite a change. But a good one I think. We have always stayed at Value because there are so many more things to spend the money on, besides somewhere to sleep.. And trust me DD finds plenty of things!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Free dining during which time of the year? Are they going to offer it to U.S. residents? Details, details!

It shows for the Uk august 20 - Oct 1. They always (well for the last few years) have free dining the last part of august and first part of sept

 

[njdisneyfreak]

It shows for the Uk august 20 - Oct 1. They always (well for the last few years) have free dining the last part of august and first part of sept

Typically, we can't take advantage of those free dining times, since by the end of August, I'm typically so busy with stuff for work, like I've been doing lately. Then, of course, I am teaching in September. I wish we could take advantage of the free dining, even once. It would be so cool if they ever did free dining in early November, because we always get off for the first full week of November. Ah, well. . .I'll keep dreaming.

 

[Raecheal]

I love your title to your ptr..

 

[NYPDwife]

Are you excited yet? I'm so excited! Yay, summer's over and the holidays will be here before you know it!

 

[katiebug86]

I'm excited .. I'm excited .. I'm excited.


Oh you weren't talking to me?

 

[NYPDwife]

I'm excited .. I'm excited .. I'm excited.


Oh you weren't talking to me?

You too!!! We're all excited, we're all excited!!!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I love your title to your ptr..

Thank you! I was having a creative moment, verging on silliness, and this title was the result.

Are you excited yet? I'm so excited! Yay, summer's over and the holidays will be here before you know it!

Most definitely! Once I begin teaching again, next week, I'll be even more excited. Being at work always moves things along for me much faster. It can't get here fast enough.

I'm excited .. I'm excited .. I'm excited.


Oh you weren't talking to me?

You too!!! We're all excited, we're all excited!!!

We should all do the happy dance, since we're all so excited! Just wait till it's a month away. . .we'll be like this:

I least I know that I'll be bouncing off the walls! What's hard is not telling my students why I'm so psyched, especially days before. Since I have to call out for the day before break, it's best to keep that info to myself till I return.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

My DH and I were discussing our first day at WDW. Originally, we were going to be at the AKL, so we had planned to go to DTD and then spend the rest of the time at the resort. Well, now that we're going to POP, we are rethinking our first day. We will probably arrive at the Orlando Airport a little after 9 a.m. That leaves us most of the day. So, we are thinking of either getting an individual park ticket for the day or a park hopper ticket for the day.

We just don't know which would be best for us to use that day. We are thinking of going to the MK and getting lunch at Casey's. Then, we may stay all day and eat dinner at the Plaza Restaurant, Columbia House or Pecos Bill. If we get the hopper, Epcot is open late, and we may just head over their for the evening. We can eat at Seasons and enjoy rides like Soarin', Test Track and whatever else suites our fancy.

Honestly, we may just make this decision once we arrive since we already have a 10 day park hopper and would just need to purchase a one day ticket at the resort.

Any thoughts on how we should best utilize our first day?

 

[NYPDwife]

My DH and I were discussing our first day at WDW. Originally, we were going to be at the AKL, so we had planned to go to DTD and then spend the rest of the time at the resort. Well, now that we're going to POP, we are rethinking our first day. We will probably arrive at the Orlando Airport a little after 9 a.m. That leaves us most of the day. So, we are thinking of either getting an individual park ticket for the day or a park hopper ticket for the day.

We just don't know which would be best for us to use that day. We are thinking of going to the MK and getting lunch at Casey's. Then, we may stay all day and eat dinner at the Plaza Restaurant, Columbia House or Pecos Bill. If we get the hopper, Epcot is open late, and we may just head over their for the evening. We can eat at Seasons and enjoy rides like Soarin', Test Track and whatever else suites our fancy.

Honestly, we may just make this decision once we arrive since we already have a 10 day park hopper and would just need to purchase a one day ticket at the resort.

Any thoughts on how we should best utilize our first day?

I was thinking about making Tuesday night a Future World night! Come join us!!

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I was thinking about making Tuesday night a Future World night! Come join us!!

Oh, cool! I might see you there, if that's what we decide to do. I really think we'll make our decision that day, once we arrive, but it's cool to think about what we're going to do. So, since Epcot is open late, do you know when it will close?

Part of us thinks we'll just stay at the MK and go back sometime in the evening, because we have our Segway Tour at 7:45 at Epcot the next morning.

 

[bellasmommy0]

I am joining all of you in being SUPER excited!! On saturday we will be in double digits!!! I cant wait!!