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

[AussieAngel]

We called Disney on the weekend and changed our room reservation to a package! Yay!

It actually took a very long time! We spoke to the reservation people, and they gave us a new confirmation number. So then they transferred us to the dining people, and we had to confirm every single dining reservation, and they had to change our confirmation number every time! Yowza!

It scared me a bit at the start, because the dining CM said, "Okay, so you want to cancel all of these reservations?" to which I replied, "NO!!! We want to keep them! All of them!!! Auuuugghhhhhh!"

Okay, so I didn't really scream. Internally I did though. Hehee.

 

[Laumau]

We called Disney on the weekend and changed our room reservation to a package! Yay!

It actually took a very long time! We spoke to the reservation people, and they gave us a new confirmation number. So then they transferred us to the dining people, and we had to confirm every single dining reservation, and they had to change our confirmation number every time! Yowza!

It scared me a bit at the start, because the dining CM said, "Okay, so you want to cancel all of these reservations?" to which I replied, "NO!!! We want to keep them! All of them!!! Auuuugghhhhhh!"

Okay, so I didn't really scream. Internally I did though. Hehee.

That's scary!

I called to change my room res. to a package also, and they asked if I needed to make dining reservations but I told them I already had and that was it. I hope our ADR's are still in tact.

 

[trixiequilts]

It scared me a bit at the start, because the dining CM said, "Okay, so you want to cancel all of these reservations?" to which I replied, "NO!!! We want to keep them! All of them!!! Auuuugghhhhhh!"

Okay, so I didn't really scream. Internally I did though. Hehee.

I think I would have really screamed! To think that CM was close enough to be able to just push one key on the computer to erase all of those hard-earned ADRs...

 

[Laumau]

Morning Snowbirds!

The kids go back to school in 2 weeks from today.

We are going to Disney in 22 weeks from today!!

My kids go back one week from today! For me it's a little of and a whole lot of

 

[AussieAngel]

I called to change my room res. to a package also, and they asked if I needed to make dining reservations but I told them I already had and that was it. I hope our ADR's are still in tact.

I'm sure they'll be okay. I'm not really sure what difference it made, except that our confirmation number was different. But that's not how they store ADRs anyway, so I wouldn't worry.

We also made some extra ADRs for breakfasts, since we had 3 meals left on our deluxe dining plan. The CM was quite funny. When I booked Ohana for breakfast, she said, "Oooh, I love that one! You'll get to meet Lilo and eat some yummy eggs!"

Then I made an ADR for Whispering Canyon Cafe and she laughed and said, "Oooh, that's another great one! You'll have fun there!"

Then I made an ADR for The Wave, and she said nothing. Heh. I'll take that as a bad sign.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I was wondering if I would have to change the confirmation # on my ADR's when I get around to changing my room ressie to a package. . . Now I'm still wondering. . .

I'm still waiting on a code for a package!!

Okay, so here's my latest ADR dilemma. . . I booked Kona Cafe, but now apparently sometime within the past week they have changed their menu and the fillet is gone. Well that was really the only thing I was interested in. . . I was never impressed with the kids menu (like most WDW restaurants), so now I'm thinking of cancelling this one. . . But that means that I will have to come up with a replacement for it, plus I still have one more ADR to pick since we are arriving one night earlier! One will be the T-Rex if it is one the DDP, but I really doubt it is going to be. . . So if it isn't then I need a TS in DTD. . . And the last time I looked there were only 2 DTD restaurants participating in the DDP. . . I know that will probably change, but when??? And I'd like to keep the other ADR in the MK area (but not in MK) for that night. We like to spend some time exploring the monorail resorts. Maybe we should just go back to Chef Mickeys! It's always good, and the kids get better food choices at buffets anyway. . .

WOW that was long!

 

[trixiequilts]

I heard that all the filets are leaving, everywhere. That's a problem for me, as filets are my favorite entree (I don't eat anything that swims, and chix gets pretty boring all the time). Hopefully the filet removal is just due to free dining, but I doubt it.

For a DTD restaurant, what about Raglan Road? I would love to eat there, but don't know if it will work out. I thought the kids meals looked good. AussieAngel has been there and really liked it. The Pie in the Sky looks delicious!

 

[AussieAngel]

Okay, so here's my latest ADR dilemma. . . I booked Kona Cafe, but now apparently sometime within the past week they have changed their menu and the fillet is gone. Well that was really the only thing I was interested in. . . I was never impressed with the kids menu (like most WDW restaurants), so now I'm thinking of cancelling this one. . . But that means that I will have to come up with a replacement for it, plus I still have one more ADR to pick since we are arriving one night earlier! One will be the T-Rex if it is one the DDP, but I really doubt it is going to be. . . So if it isn't then I need a TS in DTD. . . And the last time I looked there were only 2 DTD restaurants participating in the DDP. . . I know that will probably change, but when??? And I'd like to keep the other ADR in the MK area (but not in MK) for that night. We like to spend some time exploring the monorail resorts. Maybe we should just go back to Chef Mickeys! It's always good, and the kids get better food choices at buffets anyway. . .

MK resort suggestions... Hmmm, what about Ohana? We had a great time there in 2006, and there's lots of yummy food... Your boys would probably like it! Not sure if you've tried it before?

Or how about Whispering Canyon Cafe? We have an ADR there for January. We haven't been there before, but it sounds fun too!

As for DTD, we really loved Raglan Road. I don't think it's confirmed yet for the dining plan next year, but I'm sure it will be. Very yummy, and a good and different children's menu too!

 

[Laumau]

I didn't know about the T-Rex restaurant opening in DTD in October until I was lurking around on the Restaurants forum today. We just might HAVE to do this. DS-6 would LOVE it. But where to fit it in? Just might have to do a little more rearranging.

 

[trixiequilts]

'Ohana sounds good too! My DDs are looking forward to it, but as you know they like grown up food. Maybe you could go on Friday?

 

[trixiequilts]

Hi AussieAngel! Thanks for the info the other day. I'm gonna make DH read your TR one of these days.

 

[AussieAngel]

Hi Trixie!! We had the same thought about Raglan Road! Hee. Hope your DH enjoys my trip report!

 

[nikki'smom]

Hi Andrea,

I'm not too far from you (poconos, pa) and we will be in Disney about the same time. We are driving but breaking it up alittle. We leave here the morning of the 3rd and will be stopping at DH's son's house in NC. Staying till Monday morning and then continuing the drive. We will check into the CSR (changed from the CBR) Monday night and are staying till the 13th.

When my kids were little I found the best way to take long drives was (if possible) leave at night, they will sleep a good part of the way, and you don't have to hear "are we there yet"

However you decide to get there, just remember you will have a great time

robin

You made the right decision to get out of CBR! We had a terrible stay there. The place is old and in need of a rehab. You find CSR to be much better and you'll love the queen beds. Enjoy!

 

[sarbah77]

Let's see where everybody is eating!

Sarbah77
Jan 10: ?
Jan 11: LeCellier lunch / Raglan Road dinner
Jan 12: ?
Jan 13: Boma dinner
Jan 14: Sci-Fi diner lunch
Jan 15:
Jan 16: Chefs de France dinner

Hi there! I added the rest of my meals on page 110.... here it is again!

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

Keeping this list is a MONUMENTAL undertaking - thanks so much!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi there! I added the rest of my meals on page 110.... here it is again!

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

Keeping this list is a MONUMENTAL undertaking - thanks so much!!

Thanks for letting me know! I got you all updated!!

 

[Laumau]

'Ohana sounds good too! My DDs are looking forward to it, but as you know they like grown up food. Maybe you could go on Friday the 23rd at about, I don't know, say 6:30 pm?

Ohana sounds like a lot of fun to me. We can't fit it in this trip- maybe next time!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for all the suggestions for ADR's!! I will have to look back over the menus!

 

[sunshine43]

Queen beds at the CSR? I thought it was 2 full size. Have all the rooms there been recently updated?

thanks
robin

 

[amberleigh]

Ok so here are my ADR's thus far...I really haven't planned anything for our last 2 full days there.

1/10- 8pm Spirit of Aloha Luau
1/11- Chef Mickey (B), Artist Point (D)
1/12- Kona Cafe (B), Boma (D)
1/13- Le Cellier (L), Coral Reef (D)
1/14- Sci-Fi (L), Narcoossee's (D)
1/15- Flying Fish (D)
1/16-?
1/17 We leave in the a.m.

 

[sharadoc]

Hey Snowbirds,

I went through Shelly's latest roll call and came up with this for a DIS meet at All Stars some time during the last two weeks of Jan:

Susieq76 ~ Jan 17-25 ASMu
Sharadoc ~ Jan 19-30 ASMu
Debbieandroo ~ Jan 23-28 ASMu
2tinks2pirates ~ Jan 23-30 ASMu
Brobrosmom ~ Jan 24-31 ASMu
Drakes ~ Jan 16-26 ASMo
Kazooie01 ~ Jan 21-28 ASMo

Let me know if I missed anyone!