Going over Thanksgiving? Let's see your plans!

[mom2febgirls]

This will be our first year traveling over a busy holiday...so I'd love to see how other people have their week planned.

We fly in late Friday but are staying at Universal for the first night to give DD15 some Harry Potter time (with early entry and express pass)

We are rope drop people, don't take breaks but leave the park around 5 for the day.

Sunday - MK
BBB for DD7 at 8:15
Pirates League for DD10 at 10:25
Dinner at Chef Mickey at 5

Monday - EPCOT
Lunch at Le Cellier at 11

Tuesday - Back to US/IoA (DH may take younger to girls to a WDW park instead)

Wed - DHS
Lining up early for Jedi Academy

Thurs - Thanksgiving -DHS in the morning then dinner in the house we are renting then football...lol

Friday - MK

Saturday - EPCOT morning then off to the airport

How about you...and if you are a return visitor over Thanksgiving do you have any hints/tips to share?

 

[marshallj]

My extended family have been doing a grand gathering every other thanksgiving since '99.
I had never gone to the parks on Thanksgiving during any of these trips until '09. We had a big brunch in the room and headed out to MK around 10:30am. Code blue.

I have never planned any real part of the past trips, other than saying- let's do Lilo and Stitch breakfast. Thanks to Josh and easywdw.com, I have a better knowledge of what to expect this time around.

Vacationing at Disney World from November 18-25th. Traveling from Hartford on a flight that should arrive around 9:30am. Two adults and three kids, ages 4, 6 and 8. Staying at the Boardwalk villas. We have 8 day park hoppers and will have one stroller . There are a total of 22 of us for the grand gathering.

Day 1-(Fri Nov 18) - Arrival Day; Flight arrives 9:30am Check-in; or leave carry-ons will Bell Services and then go to Magic Kingdom; Others in our party will arrive throughout the morning & afternoon. Dinner will be pizza back in the grand villa.

Day 2-(Sat 19) - If we get up early enough then we will RD EMH HS; If not then we will RD MK mid-day break; after break hop over to MK and get a fast pass for a mountain ride.; 4:00 dinner at FW Hoop-dee-doo. After show use fast pass and head back to BWV.

Day 3-(Sun 20) - If we made it up for HS yesterday then RD Magic Kingdom; If not then RD HS mid-day break; dinner at 4:30pm Chef Mickey's.

Day 4-(Mon 21) - all the little princesses have ADR at Akershus. The boys will RD EP; mid-day break; dinner not scheduled. Maybe eat at the boardwalk. Put the kids to bed and head over to ESPN with the older boys for MNF Pats Chiefs.

Day 5-(Tues 22) - RD EMH EP- FP and ride soarin. Ride TT. Take monorail or cab to Polynesian for Lilo and Stich breakfast at 9:30am. After breakfast head over to AK for a few hours.

Day 6-(Wed 23) -RD MK and stay until lunch time. Get in room sitter and then Adult dinner at France.

Day 7-(Thurs 24 thanksgiving) - RD AK ; brunch back in the grand villa; mid-day break; evening in HS for fantasmic

Day 8-(Fri 25) - Flight leaves MCO at 6:30pm so I am looking to check out and check our luggage at BWV and leave our carry on's with Bell services and hit MK so each of my 3 kids can do at least one last ride. I assume ME will pick us up around 3:30 so I think this is doable.

I would check out the easywdw.com site as it is very helpful.
I am a long time lurker here and constantly am searching threads for helpful info.
I also have looked into touringplans.com and may do ridemax.com.
Have fun and we'll see you at Chef Mickey's

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

We are only going to be there 3 days . .11/23, 24 & 25 . . .

11/23
Arriving about 11:00am and after checking in . . .Off to Epcot - Staying at YC with DH, DD & Boyfriend and DS & Girlfriend (2 rooms)

Evening - MK to see the beautiful castle lights (DS Girlfriend and DD Boyfriend have never seen them)

11/24
Up early and off to HS or AK (depending on what everyone votes for) for a bit then 4:15 dinner at Rose & Crown, after dinner a nice walk to HS to see Osbourne Lights

11/25
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and then off to MK until around 4pm then we will be picked up for our flight home . . .

A quickie trip, but it'll be packed full of fun and holiday cheer!

 

[scases]

We are going Thanksgiving 2012. I would also love to know what to expect this time of year.

 

[marshallj]

I am starting to pack. . .oh boy oh boy. . .

 

[wdwnut61]

My extended family have been doing a grand gathering every other thanksgiving since '99.
I had never gone to the parks on Thanksgiving during any of these trips until '09. We had a big brunch in the room and headed out to MK around 10:30am. Code blue.

I have never planned any real part of the past trips, other than saying- let's do Lilo and Stitch breakfast. Thanks to Josh and easywdw.com, I have a better knowledge of what to expect this time around.

Vacationing at Disney World from November 18-25th. Traveling from Hartford on a flight that should arrive around 9:30am. Two adults and three kids, ages 4, 6 and 8. Staying at the Boardwalk villas. We have 8 day park hoppers and will have one stroller . There are a total of 22 of us for the grand gathering.

Day 1-(Fri Nov 18) - Arrival Day; Flight arrives 9:30am Check-in; or leave carry-ons will Bell Services and then go to Magic Kingdom; Others in our party will arrive throughout the morning & afternoon. Dinner will be pizza back in the grand villa.

Day 2-(Sat 19) - If we get up early enough then we will RD EMH HS; If not then we will RD MK mid-day break; after break hop over to MK and get a fast pass for a mountain ride.; 4:00 dinner at FW Hoop-dee-doo. After show use fast pass and head back to BWV.

Day 3-(Sun 20) - If we made it up for HS yesterday then RD Magic Kingdom; If not then RD HS mid-day break; dinner at 4:30pm Chef Mickey's.

Day 4-(Mon 21) - all the little princesses have ADR at Akershus. The boys will RD EP; mid-day break; dinner not scheduled. Maybe eat at the boardwalk. Put the kids to bed and head over to ESPN with the older boys for MNF Pats Chiefs.

Day 5-(Tues 22) - RD EMH EP- FP and ride soarin. Ride TT. Take monorail or cab to Polynesian for Lilo and Stich breakfast at 9:30am. After breakfast head over to AK for a few hours.

Day 6-(Wed 23) -RD MK and stay until lunch time. Get in room sitter and then Adult dinner at France.

Day 7-(Thurs 24 thanksgiving) - RD AK ; brunch back in the grand villa; mid-day break; evening in HS for fantasmic

Day 8-(Fri 25) - Flight leaves MCO at 6:30pm so I am looking to check out and check our luggage at BWV and leave our carry on's with Bell services and hit MK so each of my 3 kids can do at least one last ride. I assume ME will pick us up around 3:30 so I think this is doable.

I would check out the easywdw.com site as it is very helpful.
I am a long time lurker here and constantly am searching threads for helpful info.
I also have looked into touringplans.com and may do ridemax.com.
Have fun and we'll see you at Chef Mickey's

marshallj DD and I have an ADR on 11/20 at CM for 5:20 pm

Maybe we'll see you and your family there

 

[marshallj]

marshallj DD and I have an ADR on 11/20 at CM for 5:20 pm

Maybe we'll see you and your family there

I am sure you'll guess who we are when you see us. . . All 22 of us should have on some kind of matching/coordinated shirts.

mom2febgirls will be there as well.



Jay

 

[wdwnut61]

I am sure you'll guess who we are when you see us. . . All 22 of us should have on some kind of matching/coordinated shirts.

mom2febgirls will be there as well.



Jay

Wow 22 that's great hope you have fun

 

[wdwnut61]

Busy doing and packing

Watching the weather constantly

 

[mom2febgirls]

I am mostly finished packing. I have a business trip Tues-Thurs so I will have only Friday morning to get the last minute stuff done. So excited!

Chef Mickey's will be busy on Sunday...our party is a group of 12 see you guys there!

 

[wdwnut61]

All packed just have to get through the next 4 1/2 days of work

Come on Friday

 

[summerskye]

Plans ? What plans? Nobody is going to be there the week of Thanksgiving. You don't need plans.

Plans:
1) Have fun
2) Relax - you're at Disney World
3) Have more fun
4) Repeat above steps.
5) Don't forget to offer Mickey a Turkey Leg.

6) Be Thankful - It's Disney

 

[jnfr2424]

11/23 flight leaves Jersey at 6:45am should be touching down at MCO by 9:30
Heading to BLT to drop off luggage then walking over to MK having lunch at the Plaza and just hanging out!
11/24 breakfast at WL then if its sunny and warm going to Typhoon Lagoon for Thanksgiving!!!!!! (if not heading to AK) then its Luau time for dinner!!
11/25 - 12/1 just hanging out and having a grand old time for our 6th Thanksgiving vacation in Disney!

 

[wdwnut61]

Tomorrow I can print out our boarding passes. First time doing EB with SWA, anxious to see if it's better than doing it on our own.

Weather looks great for the weekend and next week

Is it Friday yet