**December 2012 Roll Call** Holidays, FLE Opening & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[tofubeast]

Who are you kidding? You're gonna be like the rest of us and constantly over think what you booked and monitor the Disney Dining page and DISboard Dec. Cancelled ADR thread. I know I will.

Alright, you win. You are right. That is exactly what I will do!! Thank god for this thread!

 

[My2Qtz0205]

Can you get CRT any earlier? Just my opinion here, but you won't be finished dinner until 8 or later and the party will be well under way by that time. Party time is premium $, I personally would not spend any of it at a restaurant. If you want any of the special photo ops (dwarfs, princesses with their princes) the best bet is to be in line around 6. Again, just my opinion.

We will be spending our entire day at MK, so I'm not really worried about missing park time. I'm also not one to spend a lot of time standing in line to meet characters. I am hoping the kids will make it until the end of the party, though!

 

[Groomer Gal]

Who are you kidding? You're gonna be like the rest of us and constantly over think what you booked and monitor the Disney Dining page and DISboard Dec. Cancelled ADR thread. I know I will.

THIS!!!

Just got my ADr's yesterday and am already thinking...hmmm...what if I don't get Le Cellier....and what if I don't get my second choice, Coral Reef....what if maybe I book HDD instead....hmmmmm......

 

[cybrkitn]

If anyone needs to fly somewhere b/t aug 13 thru nov 14th southwest has there $39/$99/$139 fall fares going on thru this thursday. Of course that doesn't help us who are looking for dec flights but its a good deal if you need to fly.

I saw that in my email today. Unfortunately, we're not leaving until November 29

 

[DsnyMama]

I saw that in my email today. Unfortunately, we're not leaving until November 29

Ditto this! We leave the 26th! Hoping I can score a good deal still.

 

[RooRach0906]

Got all my ADRs (except Le Cellier which I was expecting) within the times windows we wanted. I did have to call for the Tea as it would not go through online but that wasn'ta big deal!

 

[adoucet]

Thanks, OP, for this thread!

My husband and I are going to DW the first week of December (2-7) and will be staying at ASM (our fav resort!). We are thinking of adding one or two more days later on. This will be our first time visiting DW in December for the holidays.

Our first trip was in August and we hated the heat and vowed to never go again in the summer months! Our past two trips have been in February for our anniversary & honeymoon and we loved it. The weather was perfect each time. I'm very excited to see what it will be like in December as well as seeing all of the holiday decor.

 

[queenbeaz]

Hey everybody! I've been having a lot of fun planning all sorts of aspects of our trip, but can't seem to decide what parks on what days! I'm still waiting for January calendar, but need to wrap it up soon to try to make ADRs! Any help would be appreciated!

12/26-1/5
Driving from NY, but spending a few days in NC for Christmas on our way down.
Arriving around 6-7pm on the 26th.
Group includes DH, me, DS 12, DD 11, DD 6, DS 4
DH & I have been there twice, but 1st time for kiddos.
Staying at Hawthorn Suites Lake Buena Vista.
We have basic (non-park hopper) 7 day tickets for Disney - planning 2 days each at EP, HS, & MK, one day at AK, two one-day tickets for IOA & US.

Dining Plans:
DTD - T-Rex
MK - CP, snacks @ Aloha Isles, Pecos Bills/Cosmic Ray's/Be Our Guest
HS - Sci-Fi, H&V F! package, Starring Rolls
EP - Akershus, Boulangerie Patisserie. Haven't decided if we are doing a CP Package yet or not.?.
AK - Flame Tree
Resorts - Whispering Canyon, Beaches & Cream, Chef Mickey's, O'hana, Riverside Mill, Sassagoula Floatworks
IOA - Confisco Grille, Butterbeer @ HP, Comic Strip Cafe
US - NASCAR Cafe, San Fran Pastry Co.

12/26 - Dinner @ T-Rex & explore DTD
12/27 -
12/28 -
12/29 -
12/30 - MK (for NYE fireworks)
12/31 - HS or EP (for NYE fireworks)
1/1 -
1/2 -
1/3 -
1/4 -
1/5 - Leaving

I don't know if you need any additional info, but feel free to ask any additional questions! Don't know why this is so difficult! I have individual days planned out, just can't decide which day to do what?? Thanks for your help!

 

[My2Qtz0205]

I can't help you with January, but based on the crowd calendar, I can give you his recommendations (link on first page of this thread):

27th: AK, MK, or HS (EP is least recommended)
28th: EP or HS (MK is least recommended)
29th: EP or MK ( HS is least recommended).

IoA and US are said to be least crowded on T, W, Th, though I don't know if it will make a difference during this particular week, since everybody will be out of school.

 

[BDL]

Thanks, OP, for this thread!

My husband and I are going to DW the first week of December (2-7) and will be staying at ASM (our fav resort!). We are thinking of adding one or two more days later on. This will be our first time visiting DW in December for the holidays.

Our first trip was in August and we hated the heat and vowed to never go again in the summer months! Our past two trips have been in February for our anniversary & honeymoon and we loved it. The weather was perfect each time. I'm very excited to see what it will be like in December as well as seeing all of the holiday decor.

Welcome aboard. You're gonna love WDW during the Holidays. Have you decided if you are going to do any of the themed events?

 

[Valgoof]

Flights are booked!!! Woo-hoo!!! Somehow that makes the trip seem more real. Now to get the ADRs done on Monday and then.........wait.

 

[RooRach0906]

My parents got a reservation today for HDDMR for Dec 6th!! Just in case anyone wants to go!

 

[Groomer Gal]

My parents got a reservation today for HDDMR for Dec 6th!! Just in case anyone wants to go!

Ya killing me !!!

 

[heathies2]

SO EXCITED!!!! Got all of my ADR's today!

And I spoke to a cast memeber today and she said she had just gotten out of a meeting and that Be Our Guest is expected to start taking reservations on OCTOBER FIRST!!!!!!!!!!! OH YEAH!!!!!!! Now this has not been confirmed by Disney.

But just knowing that we are getting closer has me on cloud 9!

 

[RCMommy]

I just bought our MVMCP tickets for December 11th !! This will be our third time and we are still excited to go !!

Tomorrow is our 180 days for ADRs. Got my game face on and my list ready with my fingers crossed!

Also called to book the Pirates and Pals Firework Voyage but I was told by the CM they are not taking December bookings yet. Today she told me they do the voyage even with a MVMCP is on but about a week ago I spoke with another CM who told me they do not. ??? So I have two nights I am hoping to get either one.

SIDE NOTE: On the OP December Roll call we are still listed as arriving Dec 8 at AoA, we changed to Dec 10 at POFQ

 

[RCMommy]

SO EXCITED!!!! Got all of my ADR's today!

And I spoke to a cast memeber today and she said she had just gotten out of a meeting and that Be Our Guest is expected to start taking reservations on OCTOBER FIRST!!!!!!!!!!! OH YEAH!!!!!!! Now this has not been confirmed by Disney.

But just knowing that we are getting closer has me on cloud 9!

OCTOBER 1st for an ADR at BOG !!!!??? Oh boy..........I am going to need a whole boat load of patience to wait this out ..

 

[Phatoomch]

I just bought our MVMCP tickets for December 11th !! This will be our third time and we are still excited to go !!

Tomorrow is our 180 days for ADRs. Got my game face on and my list ready with my fingers crossed!

Also called to book the Pirates and Pals Firework Voyage but I was told by the CM they are not taking December bookings yet. Today she told me they do the voyage even with a MVMCP is on but about a week ago I spoke with another CM who told me they do not. ??? So I have two nights I am hoping to get either one.

SIDE NOTE: On the OP December Roll call we are still listed as arriving Dec 8 at AoA, we changed to Dec 10 at POFQ

Ha! Us too .... see you there Good luck with ADRs tomorrow, did mine Sunday and it went well

 

[Phatoomch]

SO EXCITED!!!! Got all of my ADR's today!

And I spoke to a cast memeber today and she said she had just gotten out of a meeting and that Be Our Guest is expected to start taking reservations on OCTOBER FIRST!!!!!!!!!!! OH YEAH!!!!!!! Now this has not been confirmed by Disney.

But just knowing that we are getting closer has me on cloud 9!

October 1st??? Now thats just cruel .... surely there must be a law against that

 

[ses1230]

Ha! Us too .... see you there Good luck with ADRs tomorrow, did mine Sunday and it went well

We are going to MVMCP on the 11th, too. First Biergarten, now MVMCP, we must be on the same planning wavelength!

 

[ses1230]

Has anyone ever seen the Epcot storytellers? Just wondering if I should try to schedule this in on our Epcot days. Worth it?

Here is the info from here on the DIS:

November 25 - December 24, 2011


One of the really special things about celebrating the holiday season in Epcot is learning about the holiday traditions of all the different countries. Each country has its own special theme that highlights its culture. Storytellers will delight you with tales of their heritage and how the holidays are celebrated in their homeland. It's a unique opportunity to learn more about the world in which we live. Check the times guide for storytellers' schedules.

Storytellers include:

American Adventure: Story of Hanukkah, Santa Claus, Story of Kwanzaa

Canada: Papa Noel

China: The Monkey King

France: Pere Noel

Germany: Helga

Italy: La Befana

Japan: Daruma Vendor

Mexico: The Three Kings

Morocco: Taarji

Norway: Julenissen

United Kingdom: Father Christmas