Anyone planning for February 2008?

[NHWX]

We're going to be going the last week of February. Our oldest son will be in high school and so there's no way of getting any extra days off. Nope! Our district just set next year's calendar so making reservations is on my list of things to do. I'm glad to hear that I might have to ask patiently for a reservation.

I just checked airfares and it's already more expensive to fly then than it is to fly in June!

We went this February vacation and my younger son wanted to get haircut at the Main Street Barbershop. While waiting, a man getting his haircut said something like "I can't believe I came all the way from New Hampshire to get my hair cut!" That started everyone else saying "We're from New Hampshire!" Turns out all four or five families who were waiting were from NH!

Which resorts are people staying at? I know I want a hot tub, because the air will probably be too cool for me to swim. I really enjoyed POR's hut tub this year.

NHWX

 

[missmdr]

Subscribing.

 

[wendypooh]

We are going too - Feb. 3-8th We are booked at AKL and I was told the same thing........ I can change to a package in a couple of weeks (June). we'll be sporting our LSU gear too!!

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

We're going February 24- March 1 and staying at WL if all goes as planned. I've heard fromn both AAA and a CM that the New rates for 2008 should be released in June. We're waiting until then to book the trip. So excited!!

 

[cantwait4disney]

We're planning our first family trip to Disney in Feb as well. Exact dates are up in the air, but it will definately be before the peak season rates are in effect. Right now, the favorite resort choice is the Poly. I really want to be close to MK since our children are still young (11 and under) and would like to escape to the hotel during the afternoons. Kids love to swim and the Poly looked like a good place to relax. All this pre-planning is so exciting and really gets the family involved by being very aware of spending habits ("do we really need this right now?") so that we'll have enough to enjoy our vacation.

 

[curtessey]

We're booked, group of 7, 3 rooms at PC Feb 2-10. Will wait until AP rates are out to see if we'll change resorts. Can't wait. Will be DS's girlfriend's first time. Will be the first time for DSIL since 1971. Can't wait to share the memories.

 

[MICKEYMANIAC213]

Our trip is booked for Feb 9 - 17. My birthday is 2/13 and I really want to go to a character breakfast with Mickey for my birthday. I'm looking into Chef Mickey's. I would be interested in anyone's reviews on Chef Mickey's or if anyone has any suggestions.

 

[Msslaydbug]

We are planning on going in Feb as well.

 

[surfergrl31]

I'm so glad I am not the only one planning that far in advance! My dh and I just decided that we are going to go the week of Valentine's day along with my parents. All we are trying to do now is decide where we are going to stay. We really wanted to try a MK resort and my mother like the idea of CR, but with all the construction going on I'm pushing for the Poly.

I've never booked this far in advance so how is it done? Do you just book your room and then wait for the package prices to come out and adjust your reservation? I do want park hopper and dining plan if all goes well so would appreciate any info someone might have.

 

[5 blind mice]

We've booked our room at the Poly and bought our park tickets for Feb. 08. I'm wondering when is the best time to get our plane tickets. I don't want to wait too long, but I'm worried that if I book them too soon, we'll miss out on the fare sales.

 

[Sabrina90744]

Hi Sabrina,
Can you tell me what kind of festivities will be going on? I didn't realize Disney did anything for Mardi Gras. Maybe we'll bump into each other.

Sorry for the late reply, I read somewhere that Downtown Disney has their own Mardi Gras celebration, I'm thinking its sans with flashing

 

[emalone]

Just booked POR and may change to one of the value resorts. Jan 31, 2008 - Feb 5th 2008. We were just there for a week March 29th 2007 and boy was it crowded and hot. I talked to alot of CM and ask when was the crowds very low. They all said Jan and Feb were the best ---no crowds and no hot days. A friend of ours went last year during this time and she said the longest line to wait in was 15 min and alot of the rides they didn't even have to get off -- they just stayed on and kept riding. I can't wait. We have always been when it was so crowded that you couldn't even walk. Feb 2nd will be our daughters 13th birthday, so thats the only reason we are going. YES I'm keeping them out of school for 3 days, but we don't always do this. We have a 9 hour drive so we can't stay too long on this trip.

 

[lynn46356]

I just booked our next WDW vacation yesterday. We'll be at POP 2/9-2/16. We went this year at approximately the same time. The week prior to President's Day week. It was great. Although you could definitely tell the crowds were up on Friday before the holiday. The weather was great and the crowds too. Anything is better than NW Indiana weather in February and the heat and crowds of summer. It'll be myself, DH and DS9. I wanted to squeeze one more trip in while DS9 is still a jr/children's menu as we'll be doing the DDP again. It was great this year. I'm sure we'll do better at using the DDP this time. It took us a little while to get use to it this year. We'll be sharing more meals, etc. This past visit was our first time at POP and as you can see we'll be visiting there again. I loved it and can't wait to go back. Here's hoping February comes fast. Have fun planning everyone.

Lynn

 

[Brave teacher]

ME, ME, ME, ME! :wave2
We are going for Mardi Gras. Our dates are Feb. 2-9, and we will be staying at either WL or Poly. Still discussing.

 

[ULDisers]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

 

[ConnieB]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

Several posts I've read about Mardi Gras week said that this year Mardi Gras and Daytona were the same week, so that led to larger crowds than just Mardi Gras....and that since it's much earlier in 2008, and no Daytona, that might work to the lower crowds. I hope so, we're going last of January and into Feb.

 

[Brave teacher]

Our family is planning on being there Feb. 2-9 2008. The kids will be out of school for Mardis Gras. Only hope it isn't as busy as last year. Friends of ours went last Mardis Gras and said it was very busy. Maybe we will luck out since Mardis Gras is a lot earlier this year!!??

Actually, the big problem last year was that it was the day after President's Day. That meant more people were able to go to WDW because of school holidays. Since we fall on Feb. 5th this year, there really isn't a BIG reason why we should see a large influx of people there. Besides, my DH is already having fits because Feb. 3rd is the Super Bowl. I told him that he can go watch it at the ESPN Club.

 

[ConnieB]

Actually, the big problem last year was that it was the day after President's Day. That meant more people were able to go to WDW because of school holidays. Since we fall on Feb. 5th this year, there really isn't a BIG reason why we should see a large influx of people there. Besides, my DH is already having fits because Feb. 3rd is the Super Bowl. I told him that he can go watch it at the ESPN Club.

Hee hee, and the Super Bowl is the whole reason that I picked this time period to GO to WDW....we're in Phoenix and the plans they're making involve closing down sections of the city for the parties and such, add in the extra traffic, crowds, traveling around town with not just a closed street, but entire areas closed.......well, and the fact that I'm definitely NOT a sports fan.....and to be honest, all I wanted to do was get OUT of here. From the plans being made it's not going to be fun to be anywhere around here. Tell your DH, he could come here and stay at my house so long as he promises to protect it from the drunk lunatics that are bound to take over this town!

 

[stinkerbell411]

We're going in Feb. also. I think we are going to do the 6-13th, with the DDP. We are planning on staying at POP. But we haven't booked yet. I'm hoping the new rates will come out any day now so I figure I might as well wait a little bit longer to see what they are. I'm so excited! The last time I was at the World was in January of 2005 and it was great, not to busy not to hot. So I am assuming we can experience the same for the week we are going this time then.

 

[Sabrina90744]

We're going in Feb. also. I think we are going to do the 6-13th, with the DDP. We are planning on staying at POP. But we haven't booked yet. I'm hoping the new rates will come out any day now so I figure I might as well wait a little bit longer to see what they are. I'm so excited! The last time I was at the World was in January of 2005 and it was great, not to busy not to hot. So I am assuming we can experience the same for the week we are going this time then.

Talk to CM at Disney Reservations about 15 minutes go, she said 2008 rates should be out in about 3 weeks