December Tips & When R U Going Poll...

[kfvane]

We are going Dec 17-22. Do we have to have a "touring plan"? If we have one can it just be general, like start in land X with ride X and pick up fastpass tickets? or do we have to get really detailed? We have kids from age 9-18 so we will want to do most things? Can you tell I am a newbie? I thought the hard part was getting the details in fly, car, hotel booked. I am starting to realize I am pretty naive regarding WDW.

 

[J and R's mom]

We are going Dec 17-22. Do we have to have a "touring plan"? If we have one can it just be general, like start in land X with ride X and pick up fastpass tickets? or do we have to get really detailed? We have kids from age 9-18 so we will want to do most things? Can you tell I am a newbie? I thought the hard part was getting the details in fly, car, hotel booked. I am starting to realize I am pretty naive regarding WDW.

Welcome to the DIS!

I recommend having a touring plan (detailed) for the trip...just in case. If you buy the Unofficail Guide to Walt Disney World (UG) (or even subscribe to TourGuide Mike(TGM)--the sponsor of the Theme Parks board--click the link at the top of this page), they already have touring plans typed out that you can use, so you won't have to create one from scratch.

Crowds won't be at their heaviest while you're there, but it will be crowded--especially towards the end of your trip.

The touring plans (either UG or TGM) help save LOTS of time and frustration. They really do work.

 

[Minniemouse07]

We are going Dec 17-22. Do we have to have a "touring plan"? If we have one can it just be general, like start in land X with ride X and pick up fastpass tickets? or do we have to get really detailed? We have kids from age 9-18 so we will want to do most things? Can you tell I am a newbie? I thought the hard part was getting the details in fly, car, hotel booked. I am starting to realize I am pretty naive regarding WDW.

I wouldn't worry about a touring plan. I'm all about planning ahead (I'm uber organized and everything is all set for our trip in my Passporter binder) but I can't have a point by point list for a WDW visit. It is much more important for me (and my family) to take our time and enjoy the entire WDW experience. If we miss a few rides...oh well.

Don't get me wrong, I read all the info and have a general game plan but nothing is set in stone.

 

[SheenaXena21]

I'm leaving in 2 1/2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, I'll be in WDW tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LadyDulcinea1]

Dec. 26-Jan.1 @ the Pop!!! 1st Christmas trip since 1989

Bring on the crowds lol DM is a teacher and I'm in grad. school so its crowds or no Disney!!

Can't wait!!!

 

[Nicoal13]

I'll be there from Dec 14-19th with my best friend. Can't wait!

 

[klmall]

We'll be packing and on our way two weeks from today! Been planning this trip for 11 long months; it was on hold for several months and now it is becoming so real! Since it will be our last family trip for many, many years (no kidding!) I intend to enjoy it to the hilt! DH isn't so sure and DS (21) always enjoys Disney with me!

Have wonderful trips everyone and be sure to take and post your pictures!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I'm leaving in 2 1/2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, I'll be in WDW tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

We leave in 1/2 hour!!!
We're heading to my in-laws to spend the night and our plane leaves at 9:30 tomorrow morning!!!
Hopefully I'll run into some of you there!

 

[pinksand]

Dec. 9-14 at POFQ. First time for both of us and we can't wait!

 

[mattoxtr]

We leave in 2 days, 19 hours, 49 minutes and counting

 

[OCDdisneynut]

We're surprising our kids for Christmas! Staying at the WL

 

[Skroops]

Last minute trip December 9-14!!!! Wa-hoooo!!! Staying at CBR. Haven't stayed there for a few years, hope it is as nice as it used to be!

I just had to see the castle with all the lights on it!! I am so excited!! I am also excited to go to the MVMCP!! And to see the lights at MGM!!! And...