DAP Dilemma

[Plutes]

Okay, all you DIS travel experts...I need your opinions!! (Sorry, this might be a little long)

DH & I are trying to extend our trip by a few days to be able to attend DAP. We were originally set to leave on Friday, 12/11 (doesn't that just figure? ), but I've been checking into changing all of our reservations.

I know that the TSM event is planned for Saturday night and the live taping will (presumably) be sometime Sunday. Herein lies my 'dilemma'...

I've learned from experience that we need some wind-down time after a trip to Disney - I can't just go to work the next day - trust me, it's physically impossible for us! But, I've managed to get Monday, the 14th off, but I can't get the 15th off. I really want to fly home that Sunday, so I can at least have the next day to unpack, do laundry, etc. etc. BUT, the latest flight out that I can get us on is at 6:45 pm. NOW, if I book that flight, as opposed to the one leaving early Sunday morning, it'll cost us about $100 more. This wouldn't be so bad if we weren't also staying an additional two nights, extending our car rental, etc. But, my REAL concern is what if the live recording isn't until that afternoon, and we wind up missing it in order to catch our flight anyway? I'd be kicking myself all the way home to Jersey! Plus, we probably wouldn't get home until after 10 that night...

Keep in mind that by this time, we'll have been in Disney for 17 days. We're going to be T-I-R-E-D!!!!!

So, WWYD?? HELP please...my head is spinning!!!

 

[exwdwcm]

ouch, that is a tough one Amy. I agree on needing the 'de-compress' day when you get back before going back to work. We feel the same way. We are coming back early Sunday am (12/20), arriving home before lunch, so that we at least have almost that whole day to relax a little.

What about just getting an early flight home on Monday am? like really early- 8am or something. Is that an option. Where are you travelling from (how long is the flight)? Then you can be assured to see the podcast taping (which is a blast!). If you have a super long flight, then going home Monday am would really cut into your relax time though.

My guess is that they will do either late morning or early afternoon......we have to keep in mind that the TSM 2.0 event might go late like after midnight, so they might not wnat the recording very early the next day........so the later flight would probably have you miss it if they do the recording after lunch. With a 6:45 flight, you probaby have to leave for the airport by what, maybe 4pm? I can't imagine them scheduling the recording that late, given others are probably going home sunday evening too.

I don't think i really helped much though.

good luck!!!!!!! and hoepfully meet you at TSM 2.0

 

[cyberbox2]

It's a tough call, but if it was me, I'd have a blast at the TSM 2.0 event on Saturday and fly out early Sunday, thankful that I was even able to attend the TSM 2.0 event.

I'm still hoping I'll be able to get there.

 

[msteddom]

I say take the late Sunday flight! I think the extra hundred dollars is a fair price to pay for all of the fantastic experiences you are going to have over the weekend. Then take Monday to recuperate. I completely agree with you about needing a day to recover!

Melissa

 

[mikelan6]

I'm also hoping that they schedule the podcast recording for early to mid Sunday morning. I don't want to get home too late on Sunday either.

 

[WaltD4Me]

Personally I would go with the late flight on Sunday. That way there is a chance you make the live Podcast and even if you don't, maybe there will be a DIS breakfast/lunch get together or something and you could go to that. Plus who wants to have to make an 8am flight after doing the TSM party the night before? Say you get back to your resort at 2am...and then have to be at the airport at what? 6am? Yuck!

I will say though, I'll be surprised if the Podcast gets taped all that early,
especially since it's the day after the party, you might get lucky, but I wouldn't be counting on it, that way you aren't disappointed.

 

[anonymousegirl]

I voted to take the early Sunday flight. The live taping will be great, but you'll definitely not want to miss the TSMM event. Plus it will give you that decompress day you need.

Last year I missed all the festivities by just 4 days and at the time I couldn't justify the extra cost to stay at the hotels that were still available (DVC for cash etc) and the flight change $$.

I ended up regretting that, since they announced the cancelation of Mousefest (and of course I was kicking myself over missing the DIS TSMM event).

Now I have a second chance

 

[georgemoe]

I voted early Monday flight.

I'm also hoping that they schedule the podcast recording for early to mid Sunday morning. I don't want to get home too late on Sunday either.

With a late Saturday event you'll be really lucky for early afternoon. 1PM to 2PM is my guess Mike.

 

[3guysandagal]

I voted last flight out Sunday.
That way you at least save the extra night stay for a Monday am flight.
WD4Me said it best, back to room after TSMM 2.0 at maybe 1-2am and an early flight...depending on your time..YUCK!
With 6:45, be at the airport at 4:30-5, leave Dis property around 3:30-4.
The taping will probably last about 2 hours (maybe), so if it starts around 1, you're still good.
I think it will start around 11 or 12.

Although....I could be wrong.
Pete and the gang are morning people, ya'know.

 

[scarlett873]

I voted for Monday morning too...but that's cuz I'm selfish...lol

My flight leaves at 10:30am-ish on Monday morning. That was the earliest that I could get with Southwest.