anyone else planning trip for aug 2009

[seasonality]

Count us in for August '09!! Our family of 6 will be there and none of us can hardly wait! We haven't picked dates yet as we are waiting on rates and the possibility of free dining. At first we were all for free dining but now we're not so sure about the crowds that come in with free dining though.

Anyone been during a free dining time before that can talk about the crowd situation? We wanted to go in late August to avoid the crowds. Although saving money is tempting as well.

 

[denise5374]

I was there the week before Free Dining started in 2006...the crowds weren't bad. The weather wasn't bad either, we only had rain one day.

 

[planningcrazymom]

I have heard a lot of different thoughts on prices around this place. I have heard that it is cheaper to do each item seperatley than getting a package. How do you feel? Do you think a package is the best way to go or is it just individualized? There are 6 or 8 of us going and I am trying to save us all a little money.

I don't know the price difference betweem a package and purchasing seperately, maybe someone else can help out with that. I choose a package because with a package everything is together and paid for before our vacation starts. Having it paid for beforehand is important to me.

 

[POOHLUV69]

Count us in for Aug 2009. Not sure of the exact dates..trying to plan around when discounts come out for next August (maybe around June 26) and the 45day window. We stayed at CBR last time and the kids really want to stay there again..so that much we know. Also waiting for news on the dining plan and the possibility of $50.00/person..I don't think we can utilize the dining plan for that much per person. Free dining would be great, but if it starts the end of August like it has been, that's a deal breaker for us. Kids usually start school the last Wed. of the month. Happy planning everyone..

 

[karliebug]

We're planning on going August 8-16. I'm wondering if I should call now and put a deposit on rooms or just wait until new rates are released next month.

 

[djm99]

Count me in too. Early August 2009. I'm thinking dates Aug 3 - 10. Anyway, I know if I book a room only and cancel later that I'll get ALL my money back, but if I book a package without insurance, and say in April 2009 realize I can't go, will I get all my money back?

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Well I made our room reservations and will decide later what exactly to do. My brother-in-law and his son have decided to crash our girls only trip.
I will figure up which way to go when prices come out whether to do seperately or package. I did get signed up for a fridge swap so that may help with the food situation. When we went on our first trip we had a package but our father paid for our trip so I did no planning for that one. This one I am pretty much lone ranger and planning it all then oking everything with the others. It is hard to do because my sister lives quite a distance from me so I am sending a lot of emails. My friend that is going with us works with me so her and I talk a lot about it but she has never been before so she really doesn't give much input. We are going from Aug. 2-17th and staying at the pop. I know I am cheap but I figure you are not at the room much so i will go the cheap route. I think this trip will be more laid back because of the length of the stay. Any suggestions from anybody are very welcome. I am a member of the passporter club so that has helped some and then of course this site is a great help. I am having a great time on the creative thread. I think I could make a shirt for all 9 of us to wear each day and none of us would have the same shirt. Now I am starting to create too so that does not help.

 

[SurfinTX]

Tenatively planning on late Aug '09. It will depend on my parents and niece and how thier plans work out. If we can get a decent discount or meal deal all the better.

Will keep track of this thread for more good info!

 

[Vility]

We plan to go late september 2009!
I would love to plan along with you and get good tips!

We are not sure what to do with where to stay.
The toss up is between the CSR or one of the Value, thinking POP?
The reason why we are going next year is so our children will be a bit older to really enjoy it.
We are now starting to think about the POP more because they will be so young and that way we can stay more days.
Idealy we would stay 9 nights 10 days.
We still have time before we can even book.

 

[PrincesCJM]

Count me in! I'm planning a wedding for August 2009 with a 7 or 8 night stay at POFQ for a honeymoon (and 3 or 4 nights on the East Coast of Florida near Kennedy Space Center for my fiance). I'm so excited and can not wait for the next 13 months to fly by!!

 

[Buckeyemouse]

DW and I will be celebrating our 25 anniversary POFQ. July 30-Aug 10. We already have tickets (AP) and reserved a room, but like many we are waiting to see what deals we can get.

 

[buzz1fan]

I can not decide where to stay. I am not debating on staying 5 nights and the POP and 3 nights at the Poly. Or 8 nights at CBR since they will have the new pool. I wish the new prices and meal plans would come out. I am debating on the basic and deluxe now. i would love a plan in the middle.

 

[mfitzgerrel]

 

[SurfinTX]

I, as well, will wait until the 2009 plans come out. Right now with airlines being in the shape they are in now I don't feel comfortable reserving everything so far ahead. By August, with some firm numbers, then we will get all of the adults together and plan.

BTW, we are hoping to keep it secret from the kids until as late as possible. Maybe even right until we go to the airport.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Well now that prices are out it is time to get serious. I haven't looked at airline prices. I am thinking that this far in advance it not a good thing to do with airfare anyway. a little less than 1 yr. to be exact 11months 4 weeks and 2 days. Happy planning all

 

[Trep72]

I am planning a WDW trip for my DD10 and I, tentatively scheduled for August 8-12.

We are going to be staying at POP. It will be her first trip and my second.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

WELL I HAVE BOOKED OUR VACATION. WE WILL BE STAYING AT POP AUG2-16 2009. THE COUNTDOWN IS REALLY ON NOW. WE HAVE LESS THAN A YEAR.

 

[Donnainnj]

We are planning a group trip in late August 2009 to celebrate my DD's 16th b-day. We know 2 of her friends are allowed to come, there may be as many as two more. We are hoping for free dining. Last night I was reading on the UK board that it looks like they are getting a modified version of Free dining, available Aug 2nd (earlier then normal) and stops Oct. 3rd. For them it looks like Moderates and AKL get the Counter service plan, upgradable for a fee, and deluxe gets the regular plan. They have never been offered free dining for values. If what I read is right they will be able to start booking on Aug. 20th so we should know more then. I guess this increases the odds of getting some free dining here, but it will likely be the reduced version. As long as we can upgrade for the $10 a day I will be ok with it, I think. Happy Planning, Donna

 

[mickeyfan1226]

I have seen on other threads they have dismeets. that would be neat to meet some of the people that we plan with on here. Any ideas or is it even something anyone would want to do? I have also seen where do a shared photopass and split the cost. Anyone interested in that??
michelle

 

[Tink3Bell]

I am planning on it in my mind hoping for a bouceback flyer in the room. I will call after my husband goes out for coffee in the morning and spring it on him 6 months later.