So my new thing is whether of not we should drive to disney.
Hi Snowbirds,
I'm new to the board. I'm planning a trip for January as well. This will be our first visit to WDW. We live in AZ so we're really excited. We've been Disneyland many times and we've heard how great WDW is. I'm trying to rent points from a DVC member because I would love to stay at AKV or VWL. My other choice would be Port Orleans Riverside.
Has anyone rented points from the DIS boards before?
Anita
Well, I've made all but one of our dining reservations, as of last night! The CM I spoke with was certainly enjoying our phone call and laughing with me. That was kind of nice!
So, to recap, here's what's what:
1/10: My DH didn't want any sit-downs!(hehe)
1/11: Lunch - LeCellier/Dinner - Raglan Road
1/12: Breakfast - Kona Cafe/Dinner - Crystal Palace
1/13: Dinner - Boma
1/14: Lunch - SciFi
1/15: Dinner - Boatwright
1/16: Lunch - Marrakesh (spelling errors all mine) (and tentative, too)/Dinner - Chefs De France
(For those of you counting, you'll note that we have 1 more ADR than DDP TS credits - but DH isn't coming to lunch on the day of the marathon soooo we'll just pay out of pocket for one meal somewhere. Probably breakfast)
How was the process? I posted a message on the Rent/Trade board. I'm still waiting for a response. It seems like the rental points go fast.
Good Morning All,
I am new to the boards and will be visiting January 24th - 31st. We are trying the Family Suites at ASMu.
I started reading the first few pages but y'all have been busy and there is a lot of chatting! I just found out last night that the Super Bowl will be in Tampa Feb 1st and now I am nervous about the crowds. I thought that I had picked the perfect week! No holidays or marathons and before the Mardi Gras and Spring Break crowds. I read a post on another message board that said the NFL has already gotten a block of rooms at one of the resorts for it's employees and their families. Has anyone else heard of this or the level of crowds they are expecting?
Sorry if this has already been asked but there were a lot of posts to read!
Good Morning Everyone![]()
Sounds like everyone is having a great weekend, mixed in with some Disney planning, what could be better than that?![]()
We've decided NOT to join DVC right now afterall. After the emotional high wore off, we decided that we would much rather put that $$ into DS's college fund. DS is in eighth grade this year and any extra $ put away for him is far more beneficial than DVC would be. DH and I still plan to do our yearly Jan trips, and of course DH and I will be going a lot by ourselves in a few years too. We still intend to buy DVC but we just might wait a couple of years.
Good Morning All,
I am new to the boards and will be visiting January 24th - 31st. We are trying the Family Suites at ASMu.
Hi Snowbirds,
I'm new to the board. I'm planning a trip for January as well. This will be our first visit to WDW. We live in AZ so we're really excited. We've been Disneyland many times and we've heard how great WDW is. I'm trying to rent points from a DVC member because I would love to stay at AKV or VWL. My other choice would be Port Orleans Riverside.
Has anyone rented points from the DIS boards before?
Anita
Good Morning All,
I am new to the boards and will be visiting January 24th - 31st. We are trying the Family Suites at ASMu.
I started reading the first few pages but y'all have been busy and there is a lot of chatting! I just found out last night that the Super Bowl will be in Tampa Feb 1st and now I am nervous about the crowds. I thought that I had picked the perfect week! No holidays or marathons and before the Mardi Gras and Spring Break crowds. I read a post on another message board that said the NFL has already gotten a block of rooms at one of the resorts for it's employees and their families. Has anyone else heard of this or the level of crowds they are expecting?
Sorry if this has already been asked but there were a lot of posts to read!
Shelly, I hope this eases your Airtran nightmares but here is a thread devoted to good Airtran experiences --
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1920591
With things counting down each day.....plans are coming together. I thought I would share my schedule and see what you think...or help someone else. This will be my 3rd January trip in a row. Also please note DH and I are park commandos (or at least thought we were until we had a VIP tour guide). We open and close amusement parks and with that in mind heavily use EMH's during our trips.....so here it goes.
Jan 20th
Depending on whether we fly or drive this will be our arrival day to Orlando.
Check into Beach Club Villas resort by noonish - early afternoon.
Settle into room
Go to Epcot and have dinner at Nine Dragons - stay until close.
Jan 21st
Pick a park to go to in the AM maybe DHS or MK and maybe a jaunt over to Downtown Disney/Former PI......cry for the Adventurers Club and make a stop at Disney Quest for a moment of rememberance for Randy Pausch(of The Last Lecture).
Then onto Animal Kingdom for early dinner at Tusker House and Mango Chocolate Bread then Evening EMH at AK......Nothing like Expedition Everest at night.
Jan 22nd
Morning EMH at MK.......Yippeee!!!! Love it that early in the morning....
Then back to Beach Club resort for lunch and an afternoon at Storm along Bay. Next clean up from the pool. Dress for dinner and have a 10th anniversary celebration at Yachtsman Steakhouse. After dinner head down to the resort's beach for campfire/movie under the stars activities.
Jan 23rd
Day at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure....close parks and head back to resort. Walk over to Epcot for Evening EMH and close park at midnight.
Jan 24th
Early EMH at DHS. OK everyone get out of my wayyyyyyy.....park commando coming thru....Usual routine head to TOT, while DH gets FP for Rn'R coaster w. DD. Baby swap/DH rides TOT. This past year this is where we met Samantha Brown. Ride Rn'R. Then bagel/salmon plate at Starring Rolls for breakfast, continue in DHS. Lunch at Brown Derby. Close DHS park then maybe go over to DTD for evening.
Jan 25th
Hmmmmm Epcot day in AM. DH and I especially love this park. And then later evening EMH for DHS. I love walking around the studios at night.....it is just so cool!!!
Jan 26th
Or the hey Mike Scopa from All ears, DH and I are ready for your 4 parks in one day challenge day. Early EMH at AK. Next, Epcot, DHS, back to AKL for dinner at Boma then to MK for evening EMH......please see Mike Scopa's blog for the challenge details......this is going to be funnnn!!!! LOL!![]()
Jan 27th
Early EMH at Epcot.....maybe come back to the resort for more pool time or some time at AK/DTD, then dinner at O'hana.....will be trying for a later seating to catch Wishes from the restaurant.
Jan 28th
Family special day at Epcot.....special surprise for DH at the Seas pavillion. Then dinner for DD and the Princesses at Norway.....Sadly begin packing to leave
Jan 29th
Early EMH at MK for one more ride or two, then time to go home.....
What do you think?