Fall 2016 planning (continuation of 2016 Free Dining Watch)

[cshell624]

I haven't been around much, just a few pops in every once in a while.

First, @SunnieRN I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Also, Sunday was FINALLY my ADR day. I had been waiting for this day since I booked last October. We are a party of 9 and I had been stressing over being able to get reservations at the times we wanted for a party that size. Thankfully we were, with the exception of Garden Grill breakfast. It was the ONLY pre-park opening breakfast that did not have availability for 9 around 8am on 12/18. Strange to me...

Anyways, I booked on for my party of 5 at 8:10, but once I did that my friend couldn't find one until 9:10. So we will be stalking the site for an 8ish reservation for her.

We are also stalking for a H&V Fantasmic dinner package on 12/22. As of 30 minutes ago only lunch was released on that day. WHY can't they just release all times at once?!

I am not going to get any work done until I get Garden Grill and Fantasmic.

Congrats on finally making it to your ADR day!! Did you try calling the dining reservation line to see if maybe they can help you out with the GG ressie? Best of luck that you're able to get what your looking for soon!!!

 

[cshell624]

Turns out Norway won't be the only pavilion opening early in World Showcase. Mexico will be serving breakfast and the Gran Fiesta Tour will be open too.

 

[ldauksch]

Okay, so I just wanted to share with you all my good news regarding my H&V F! I successfully canceled my original non-F! ADR and then found the exact same availability for F!. So, if any of you have been trying to book F! ADR today and already have a regular ADR at your chosen restaurant try canceling and then searching under F! for that restaurant. It worked for me and another person on the F! watch thread as well. I was told by a CM on the phone today that it wouldn't work (I know, I know ) so I was originally reluctant to try it but I'm glad I did!

 

[cshell624]

Okay, so I just wanted to share with you all my good news regarding my H&V F! I successfully canceled my original non-F! ADR and then found the exact same availability for F!. So, if any of you have been trying to book F! ADR today and already have a regular ADR at your chosen restaurant try canceling and then searching under F! for that restaurant. It worked for me and another person on the F! watch thread as well. I was told by a CM on the phone today that it wouldn't work (I know, I know ) so I was originally reluctant to try it but I'm glad I did!

Congrats!!!! That's great!!!

 

[CandiceF]

My kids would rather ride Thunder Mtn. instead of 7DMT, but it will be closed for our trip this year . Is it wrong that I still plan to try and get a FP for 7DMT because I like to ride it?

Mom's need fun too!!!

 

[SJSloan]

Congrats on finally making it to your ADR day!! Did you try calling the dining reservation line to see if maybe they can help you out with the GG ressie? Best of luck that you're able to get what your looking for soon!!!

Yes, I've called about 5 times since yesterday morning. Usually it was when the website wouldn't work and I was hoping they were releasing some. But I haven't had luck calling. They were seeing the same stuff I was.

However, yesterday a CM thought it was strange that Garden Grill was the only restaurant that I was unable to book for a party of 9 so they gave me the number to the restaurant. I called yesterday and they called back today. She said they are holding back reservations for the Candlelight Processional but she would be able to make a reservation for my whole party.

 

[SunnieRN]

Yes, I've called about 5 times since yesterday morning. Usually it was when the website wouldn't work and I was hoping they were releasing some. But I haven't had luck calling. They were seeing the same stuff I was.

However, yesterday a CM thought it was strange that Garden Grill was the only restaurant that I was unable to book for a party of 9 so they gave me the number to the restaurant. I called yesterday and they called back today. She said they are holding back reservations for the Candlelight Processional but she would be able to make a reservation for me go my party.

Woo hoo!! That's fantastic!!!

 

[cshell624]

Yes, I've called about 5 times since yesterday morning. Usually it was when the website wouldn't work and I was hoping they were releasing some. But I haven't had luck calling. They were seeing the same stuff I was.

However, yesterday a CM thought it was strange that Garden Grill was the only restaurant that I was unable to book for a party of 9 so they gave me the number to the restaurant. I called yesterday and they called back today. She said they are holding back reservations for the Candlelight Processional but she would be able to make a reservation for my whole party.

Yay!!!! Glad it worked out!!!

 

[cshell624]

Has anyone else heard anything about DINOSAUR now being closed until 10/17?

 

[Disneylover99]

Has anyone else heard anything about DINOSAUR now being closed until 10/17?

Yes. I saw that extended date on wdwmagic.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Has anyone else heard anything about DINOSAUR now being closed until 10/17?

Yep. http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...shment-extended-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

 

[cshell624]

Thanks Disneylover99 and Iowamomof4!!!

Bummer!! My youngest is really going to be upset now. DINOSAUR is her favorite at AK and Thunder Mtn. is one of her favorites at MK. As long as RNR and Figment don't make the rehab list, maybe she'll be ok.

 

[Meeko5]

Wonder what's the reason in opening the Mexico pavilion so early? I mean, do they really think THAT of all things will help with crowds in Norway? LOL.

"Well kids, the frozen stuff looks cool BUT Mexico has a boat ride too and there's no wait. That's just as good!"

 

[Elsaalltheway]

Wonder what's the reason in opening the Mexico pavilion so early? I mean, do they really think THAT of all things will help with crowds in Norway? LOL.

"Well kids, the frozen stuff looks cool BUT Mexico has a boat ride too and there's no wait. That's just as good!"

Just wondering. I could be wrong, but isn't the French bakery open at nine too. I heard the cinnamon rolls were really good and worth the snack credit.

 

[chewysmom]

Happy Friday everyone!!! Well I have news. It isn't the news I wanted to share, but it's news none the none the less.

My daughter booked a trip to Disneyland. The issue I have, is I really am afraid this may have been my last trip to WDW. The trip to DL isn't until MAY!


This means the potential is strong that I won't have another Disney trip. So we shall see what happens. It's in God's hands now.

So, I'm going to cancel Carribean Beach, preferred room and all my dining reservations, between Dec 10 and 17. If anyone is going those dates and is interested,or interested in moving their dates/resort, let me know!!

Oh Sunnie. I'm so sad to read this. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I read somewhere else that you were a manager at a dialysis center. It's so very hard when you *know* all the things that could go wrong, etc. It was that way for me when my son was born with a heart that only worked on one side. My dh has no health care knowledge, so was very oblivious, I guess to what we faced. I knew better, and was heartbroken. (Not that he wasn't too, but there's an innocence I guess in not knowing.)

I'm saying it all wrong, I know. But I just wanted you to know that I so hope you're wrong, and that you will make a triumphant return to WDW one day.

Would dialysis at home be an option? (I don't know that much about it, but a man that went to my church was able to do it at night while he slept. It might be $$$ though.)

Anyway, I'm sorry. I'm glad you're hanging in here with us though. You do always seem to brighten the posts with your sunny personality.

 

[chewysmom]

Wonder what's the reason in opening the Mexico pavilion so early? I mean, do they really think THAT of all things will help with crowds in Norway? LOL.

"Well kids, the frozen stuff looks cool BUT Mexico has a boat ride too and there's no wait. That's just as good!"

I wish all of WS would open at 9!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

I'm so aggravated with the Fantasmic situation. I booked just a regular Minnie H&V on my ADR day to make sure I at least would have that booked. I've checked everyday for the Fantasmic to be added and then of course today I had to be out running errands when they were released. I called as soon as I found out but could only get for a party of 3 instead of 7. I just can't believe how fast they went.

They went fast for November too! At least on my Nov 26 day. I actually got one, but it was the first Dessie I went for!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

I'm looking for the 11th. I ended up booking a party of 3 for my husband, daughter and me and then booked a party of 4 for my parents at Brown Derby. I don't think they could have gone that fast either so I've continued checking today and will continue too it's just annoying. I called and the CM was like the availability is very limited and she said maybe only 10 tables. I don't really believe how that could be possible since they charge more for it so you would think they would save more tables for the F! package than just 10 but what do I know.

ETA: I just found a table for 2 at 3:15 but that is so early

Yup. Mine is 3:20, but I will take it!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

I wish all of WS would open at 9!

Well, given the other world showcase options, it probably is most kids favorite.
Not comparable to a new ride with favorite characters, but I can't blame them for trying!
I always wanted WS to open earlier anyway. At least I can get started.

 

[ldauksch]

Frozen Ever After POV videos up on youtube. It looks great despite the first video I watched not being the greatest recording and the second one missing the first Olaf scene. I'm excited to ride it