January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part I !!!

[Laumau]

Just read on another thread that someone called WDW yesterday and was told that the 2009 rates & packages wouldn't be out until the END of August.

Last year they came out the first week of August.

Rats!

 

[ginaluvsdisney]

We are going for the first time in Jan. most likely the 10th-18th. Is this a good week do you think for those Jan vets out there? We think we might stay at POFQ and try the DDP for the first time. We will have our brand new baby with us, our son is due in mid Nov. so we are very excited! I have been to WDW every year for the past 19 years sometimes twice and it is definately better when you have your own kids!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

January Snowbirds!

Towers5 ~ Dec 28-Jan 9 ???
Ccfmioa ~ Dec 30-Jan 8 ASMo
Maplemouse ~ Jan 1-5 ???
Tink1978 ~ Jan 1-7 POFQ
Laumau ~ Jan 1-7 WL
4girls2sets ~ Jan 2-9 SOG
Miabellarose ~ Jan 3-11 ASMu
Snykymom ~ Jan 4-11 CSR
Ehm1129 ~ Jan 5-16 ASMo
Kaos928 ~ Jan 6-12 POP/POR
Aussieangel ~ Jan 8-20 WL
Ginaluvsdisney ~ Jan 10-18 POFQ
Kiteri ~ Jan 16-24 FW
Mommy2emmamaddie ~ Jan 16-25 ???
Drakes ~ Jan 16-26 ASMo
Sixisenough ~ Jan 17-24 AKL
Hrsmom ~ Jan 17-24 BWV
Jenkh ~ Jan 17-31 BWV/AKV
Splashmtncrew ~ Jan 18-24 WL
GPA1015 ~ Jan 18-30 POP
Momof2disneyboys ~ Jan 21-27 ASMo
Trixiequilts ~ Jan 21-28 AKL
MickeyNicki ~ Jan 22-26 Poly
Jnykly ~ Jan 24-30 ???
Billysmommy ~ Jan 24-31 BWV
Remmy ~ Jan 25-Feb 7 POP
Cinderellamom123 ~ Jan ???
Tinkerbelluk ~ Jan ???
Ppan77 ~ Jan ???
Lovemy2boys ~ Jan ??? AKL

 

[AussieAngel]

Hmm, just reading through this thread... We were planning on going to both water parks during our trip. Now I feel a bit silly!! I knew it wouldn't be boiling hot, but I thought it would still be warm enough to wear shorts and go swimming!

So... maybe not then!?

Nobody can predict the weather 6 months in advance, so we'll just have to wait and see, I guess!

We'll be coming from Australia, where it will be summer in January, so I'm sure we'll feel the cold in Orlando! Hehee. Maybe we could plan another day at Universal, since we were going to squeeze both parks into one day...

Food for thought!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Welcome Snykymom, Billysmom, and Ginaluvsdisney!!

Snykymom - Looks like some great dining you have picked out! The only one I've been to on your list is LeCellier, it was great!

Billysmom - Looks like a good plan you've got for conquering the parks! I have to drag my boys out of bed at 7am!

Gina - Congrats on your new addition! I'm sure it will be a magical trip for all of you!

 

[kiteri]

Just read on another thread that someone called WDW yesterday and was told that the 2009 rates & packages wouldn't be out until the END of August.

Last year they came out the first week of August.

Okay.... where is the tantrum smiley?????



This inconvenience of waiting so much longer than I planned might be paying it forward and we will have BEAUTIFUL weather in January instead of...

Let's hope!

 

[sixisenough]

Hmm, just reading through this thread... We were planning on going to both water parks during our trip. Now I feel a bit silly!! I knew it wouldn't be boiling hot, but I thought it would still be warm enough to wear shorts and go swimming!

So... maybe not then!?

Nobody can predict the weather 6 months in advance, so we'll just have to wait and see, I guess!

Last year, you could have went, there were people going, but usually only 1 park is open at that time and opening hours are limited. Where are you staying? The pools are heated and my kids loved swimming there after the parks. For me, it's a little too chilly, but I am also a baby when it comes to being cold in the water. Good luck with your plans

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hmm, just reading through this thread... We were planning on going to both water parks during our trip. Now I feel a bit silly!! I knew it wouldn't be boiling hot, but I thought it would still be warm enough to wear shorts and go swimming!

So... maybe not then!?

Nobody can predict the weather 6 months in advance, so we'll just have to wait and see, I guess!

We'll be coming from Australia, where it will be summer in January, so I'm sure we'll feel the cold in Orlando! Hehee. Maybe we could plan another day at Universal, since we were going to squeeze both parks into one day...

Food for thought!!

Yes, only one water park will be open. We've never been to either, even with free water parks & more passes the last 2 May's. There just doesn't seem to ever be enough time! I've never been to Florida in January either, so I don't know what we'll get for weather. Sounds like it's hit or miss. I hope you will be able to enjoy a day in the water!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Okay.... where is the tantrum smiley?????



This inconvenience of waiting so much longer than I planned might be paying it forward and we will have BEAUTIFUL weather in January instead of...

Let's hope!

HAHA

Yes, I think this one is tantrum -->
Or maybe this is what we look like when we log on and see park hours "unavailable" -->

I sure hope you're right about the paying it forward thing!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Here are some pictures to brighten everyone's day!

 

[trixiequilts]

Maybe this needs to be our new sign: or because most of us are seeming a might bit frustrated!

 

[trixiequilts]

Thanks for the photos...all the waiting will be worth it in the end!!!

 

[SplashMtnCrew]

I cannot believe how fast this thread is growing....9 pages already?
I told DH that it appears as if we won't be able to book our ADR's until Oct and he was glad, he said that means he won't have to think about it The DH hates the planning part and leaves most of it up to me, that way I guess if everyone has a horrible time they can all blame me

Okay so here's a question about the 90 day ADR thing.....if you are staying cl the IPO will be booking all of your ADR's for you, so..........what do you think the chances are that IPO will still book ADR's at 180 days or before for people staying cl?

I'm hoping this may be our way around the 90 day thing that may happen I have no idea if it will work though, I'll keep my fingers crossed!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I know, I don't want us to turn into this ~ January Snowbirds ! That's why I posted some "Happy Pics" to make everybody cheer up, including myself!

I want us to stay cool -->

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

That's a good question SplashMtn, maybe you'll luck out and get your ADR's soon!

I know, my DH leaves ALL of the planning up to me. That's really the way I prefer it though! I might be just a bit controlling or OCD!

Yep, this thread is growing quick! I didn't expect this many responses for January! But I'm glad I did, we will have so much fun helping each other pass the time for the next 6 months!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Okay, why doesn't my ticker show half the time??? It's really making me mad. This is the first one I've had from magicalkingdoms and I'm about to change back to the tickerfactory!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

We've hit 10 pages already!!

 

[miabellarose]

Are the EMH worth it in January? Or is it too crowded still? I've read that the evening EMH are still too busy, but wasn't sure if that still applied to January crowds. Also, in January, I understand the morning EMH is an hour earlier, but is the evening EMH still three hours later or just an hour after closing?

 

[trixiequilts]

Are the EMH worth it in January? Or is it too crowded still? I've read that the evening EMH are still too busy, but wasn't sure if that still applied to January crowds. Also, in January, I understand the morning EMH is an hour earlier, but is the evening EMH still three hours later or just an hour after closing?

Great questions, I'd been wondering about that as well!

 

[snykymom]

About the water parks -
Last time, we went in August and it was HOT. We did the Water Parks & More option, and even then didn't really have time for it. Unless you're going to go at least twice, it's cheaper just to pay the daily rate at the water park.