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

[Dancegrl624]

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Sunday. We had some friends over to watch the Bills game. What a disappointment. On a good note...my DH made homemade chicken noodle soup. He makes it once a year and it's sooo delicious! He makes a huge pot of it and we eat it all week.

I'm very much looking forward to Tuesday. My DH doesn't have to work (bank holiday) and our DD is off from school. We're either going out for breakfast or lunch so that will be fun. I also don't have dance practice that night. I definately need a day to do absolutely nothing.

I think my DH and I are going to book our rental car tonight. We have lots of different coupon codes and such to go through, so I'm sure it's going to take us awhile! Catch you all later!

 

[snykymom]

Snowbirds by Date:

Dec 23-Jan 14 ~ Backinoz ~ ASMo/Offsite/POP
Dec 25-Jan 4 ~ joech
Dec 28-Jan 3 ~ Uconn01001 ~ WL
Dec 28-Jan 10 ~ Towers5 ~ POP
Dec 28-Jan 10 ~ brack
Dec 29-Jan 5 ~ Cinderella Girl ~ CBR
Dec 30-Jan 8 ~ Ccfmioa ~ ASMo
Dec 30-Jan 12 ~ Philharmagiclover ~ CSR/ASSp
Dec 31–Jan 7 ~ Mindy5648 ~ POP
Dec 31-Jan 7 ~ pamouselover ~ POFQ
Dec 31–Jan 9 ~ scout68
Dec 31–Jan 10 ~ loribell ~ POR/SSR
Dec 31-Jan 11 ~ Disneysuncat ~ WL
Jan 1-Jan 5 ~ Maplemouse
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Tink1978 ~ POFQ
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Laumau ~ WL
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Momofbcs ~ POP
Jan 1-Jan 8 ~ Amytbme ~ CBR
Jan 1-Jan 9 ~ Wilsonfamilyof4 ~ SSR
Jan 1-Jan 10 ~ JackieLand ~ AKL
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ 4girls2sets ~ SOG
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ perkyperla ~ POP
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ My3guysinne ~ POR
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ Parmtoo ~ FWCabins
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ Nala87 ~ POR
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ tinkerbellmichelle
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ Bellasoleil ~ WL
Jan 3-Jan 10 ~ Mari36 ~ Offsite Orange Lake
Jan 3-Jan 10 ~ BarbieGal457 ~ POP
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Miabellarose ~ ASMu
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Amreli ~ ASMu
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Disneyprince18 ~ AKL
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Snykymom ~ POP/CSR
Jan 3-Jan 15 ~ Wuzefelix ~ POP
Jan 4-Jan 7 ~ Maria O ~ POR
Jan 4-Jan 10 ~ Peanut1 ~ AKL
Jan 4-Jan 10 ~ Simzac ~ OKW
Jan 4-Jan 12 ~ Missmagnolia
Jan 4-Jan 13 ~ Danceintherain ~ AKL
Jan 4-Jan 20 ~ Tigerlovinggrandma ~ POFQ
Jan 5-Jan 13 ~ Sunshine43 ~ CSR
Jan 5-Jan 16 ~ Ehm1129 ~ ASMo
Jan 5-Feb 1 ~ LindaBabe ~ Offsite/OKW
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Mickey'sother ~ POP
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Kaos928 ~ POP/POR
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Epcotisaverb ~ POP
Jan 6-Jan 13 ~ Mindyluvsmickey ~ Poly
Jan 7-Jan 13 ~ PyxiiDustt ~ AKL
Jan 7-Jan 14 ~ Rhonda7011 ~ BWV/BC
Jan 7-Jan 15 ~ Missy2217 ~ SSR
Jan 7-Jan 15 ~ crzyred ~ ASMu/SSR
Jan 7- ??? ~ Bellangel
Jan 8-Jan 16 ~ Peach3es ~ POP
Jan 8-Jan 16 ~ Nvrenoughdisney ~ SSR
Jan 8-Jan 18 ~ Rockonthemoon ~
Jan 8-Jan 18 ~ overthemoon4mickey ~ POR
Jan 8-Jan 20 ~ Aussieangel ~ WL
Jan 9-Jan 15 ~ Rosiep ~ CSR
Jan 9-Jan 15 ~ Crystalcastle ~ POP
Jan 9-Jan 17 ~ 2Disneygirls ~ POR
Jan 9-Jan 17 ~ Sarbah77 ~ POR
Jan 10-Jan 14 ~ Helenk ~ GF
Jan 10-Jan 16 ~ Mfinn126 ~ ASMu
Jan 10-Jan 16 ~ Ginaginabobina ~ POR
Jan 10-Jan 17 ~ Coffehousemom ~ ASMo
Jan 10-Jan 17 ~ Amberleigh ~ WL
Jan 10-Jan 17 ~ Camno’s Mama ~ POP
Jan 10-Jan 18 ~ Ginaluvsdisney ~ POFQ
Jan 10-Jan 18 ~ Sarilas ~ ASMu
Jan 10-Jan 19 ~ Gillettes ~ POFQ
Jan 11-Jan 15 ~ Figmentfan0724
Jan 11-Jan 16 ~ Ethansmommy ~ WL
Jan 11-Jan 16 ~ DisneyLifer87 ~ ASMu
Jan 11-Jan 16 ~ Skjj2009 ~ GF
Jan 11-Jan 17 ~ abe bb ~ POP
Jan 11-Jan 18 ~ Harvestmooner ~ CBR
Jan 11-Jan 18 ~ suse66 ~ GF
Jan 11-Jan 19 ~ Ebmouse
Jan 11-Jan 21 ~ Lovemy2boys ~ AKL
Jan 12-Jan 16 ~ Mr. & Mrs. Smith ~ POP
Jan 12-Jan 16 ~ Yen Sid ~ OKW
Jan 12-Jan 19 ~ Serendipity ~ AKL
Jan 12-Jan 23 ~ Fla4fun ~ BCV
Jan 12- ??? ~ Eve700
Jan 13-Jan 20 ~ Luv2scrap ~ POP
Jan 13-Jan 21 ~ Adais ~ AKL
Jan 14-Jan 18 ~ Swittner ~ POFQ
Jan 14-Jan 19 ~ Southtexm ~ OKW
Jan 15-Jan 20 ~ Disneyag08 ~ Poly
Jan 15-Jan 21 ~ jenjolt ~ POP
Jan 15-Jan 21 ~ glo ~ BWV/Dolphin
Jan 16-Jan 22 ~ Clori ~ POP
Jan 16-Jan 23 ~ Tropigal ~ Offsite Orange Lake
Jan 16-Jan 24 ~ Kiteri ~ FW
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Mommy2emmamaddie
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Sherry7
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Manaliz ~ POP
Jan 16-Jan 26 ~ Drakes ~ ASMo
Jan 16-Jan 26 ~ Mom of Katie ~ Offsite
Jan 16-Jan31 ~ Poyb5230 ~ CBR/AKL
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Sixisenough ~ AKL
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Hrsmom ~ BWV
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Disneyspaz ~ SSR
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Mzeeyore ~ Offsite
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Jennywren ~ POP
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ ForAandA ~ WL
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Shock13 ~ AKL
Jan 17-Jan 31 ~ Jenkh ~ BWV/AKV
Jan 17-Jan 31 ~ Spokanemom ~ Offsite/POP/CBR
Jan 18-Jan 23 ~ uagirl ~ WL
Jan 18-Jan 24 ~ Splashmtncrew ~ WL
Jan 18-Jan 25 ~ sskem96 ~ SSR
Jan 18-Jan 28 ~ Amaley01 ~ CSR
Jan 18-Jan 30 ~ GPA1015 ~ POP
Jan 19-Jan 27 ~ Laurainsem ~ POP
Jan 19-Jan 24 ~ Tinkbyday ~ YC
Jan 19-Jan 25 ~ Wdwmaiselfamilywdw ~ POR
Jan 19-Jan 25 ~ Pluto_fan ~ SOG
Jan 19-Jan 29 ~ Northerndisneygirl ~ ASSp/WL/POP
Jan 19-Jan 29 ~ Tybrilinja
Jan 19-Jan 30 ~ Sharadoc ~ ASMu
Jan 20-Jan 24 ~ BunsenH ~ YC
Jan 20-Jan 27 ~ Dundeehunter ~ POP
Jan 20-Jan 27 ~ Melxthree ~ WL
Jan 20-Jan 29 ~ Katiebugsmom ~ OKW
Jan 21-Jan 25 ~ Heimlichfan ~ OKW
Jan 21-Jan 26 ~ Fire14 ~ POP
Jan 21-Jan 27 ~ Doryandnemo
Jan 20-Jan 27 ~ Momof2disneyboys ~ CBR
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Trixiequilts ~ AKL
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Minniemom09 ~ POFQ
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Jnykly ~ Poly
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Kazooie01 ~ ASMo
Jan 22-Jan 25 ~ Disneygroders ~ POFQ
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ Fire14 ~ POP
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ MickeyNicki ~ Poly
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ Dklam ~ POR
Jan 22-Jan 27 ~ Distherapy ~ WL
Jan 22-Jan 27 ~ Mousecat ~ Poly
Jan 22-Jan 27 ~ Singinglizzie ~ CSR
Jan 22-Jan 28 ~ Momathome ~ POP
Jan 22-Jan 28 ~ mom2kazkids ~ ASSp
Jan 22-Feb 1 ~ Cinderellamom123 ~ FWCabins
Jan 23-Jan 26 ~ Eacatwork
Jan 23-Jan 26 ~ Rfrank9504 ~ POFQ
Jan 23-Jan 27 ~ Holleetigerlilly ~ POP
Jan 23-Jan 28 ~ Debbieandroo ~ ASMu
Jan 23-Jan 29 ~ Desnik ~ AKV/BWV
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Petuniamilz ~ Offsite
Jan 23-Feb 1 ~ Lil’mermaid75 ~ CBR
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ DARuss ~BWV
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Chime ~ CBR
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Carrousel35 ~ POFQ
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ 2tinks2pirates ~ ASMu
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Mamaoftriplets ~ PO
Jan 23-Feb 1 ~ 3amigos
Jan 24-Jan 29 ~ Ppan77
Jan 24-Jan 30 ~ bridgie04 ~ BWV/CR
Jan 24-Jan 30 ~ Momto2PrncChrmgs
Jan 24-Jan 30 ~ Waltdisneyworlders ~ CBR
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Billysmommy ~ BWV
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Gourmetgirl ~ WL
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Cheshireqt
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Brobrosmom ~ ASMu
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Monny2AE ~ CBR
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Rmzlvacationers ~ ASMo
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Canluvpooh ~ AKV
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Phairest1 ~ POP
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Anonymousegirl ~ GF/BC
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Dancegrl624 ~ Offsite
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ jensen ~ ASMu
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Shock13
Jan 24-Feb 1 ~ Disneymommy3 ~ Poly
Jan 24-Feb 1 ~ Reneedisney ~ BC
Jan 24-Feb 6 ~ Remmy ~ POP
Jan 25-Jan 30 ~ Susieq76 ~ ASMu
Jan 25-Jan 30 ~ Pinkdiamond816 ~ SSR
Jan 25-Jan 31 ~ Aleciajab
Jan 25-Jan 31 ~ Maggied
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Tinkerbellfan50265 ~ VWL
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Wish2btink ~ POR
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Mkhead ~ POP
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Natalie89 ~ AKL
Jan 26-Jan 29 ~ Eeyore ~ POFQ
Jan 26-Jan 30 ~ MissMichelle ~ CSR
Jan 26-Feb 1 ~ Star2500 ~ CR
Jan 26-Feb 5 ~ Bettydisney ~ Offsite
Jan 26-Feb 10 ~ Blestmom ~ POP
Jan 27-Feb 3 ~ Meggybear17 ~ POP
Jan 28-Feb 1 ~ Mndisneygirl ~ CBR
Jan 29-Jan 30 ~ Tammythetwinsmom ~ SSR
Jan 31-Feb 7 ~ OZ 877 ~ CBR/AKL
Feb 1-Feb 9 ~ Trissy ~ CBR
Feb 5-Feb 12 ~ Misty89 ~ Offsite
???-??? ~ Ajohn1990
???-??? ~ Pamouselover
???-??? ~ Jaksil


I'm also sure that I missed some of the updates - please let me know and I'll update some more!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Big River Grille and Brewing

Dinner

Starters

Jalapeno Spinach Cheese Dip - spinach and fresh onions blended with melted Jalapeno Jack cheese and served hot with tortilla chips* $8.99

Chicken Quesadilla - large tortilla with Ancho flavor, grilled chicken, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Pepper Jack cheese, served with sour cream, guacamole $9.50

Hummus Dip* - housemade hummus and Feta cheese, served with carrots, cucumbers and pita chips $8.50

Chips, Salsa and Guacamole* - $6.99


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Soups and Salads
Beer Cheese Soup - cup $3.99; bowl $5.50

Grilled Chicken Cashew Salad* - marinated and served cold atop a bed of mixed greens with artichoke hearts, Feta cheese, tomatoes and cashews, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing $12.50

Blackened Mahi Mahi Caesar - blackened and served over romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing $12.99

Grilled Chicken Caesar - marinated chicken served on romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing $11.99

Greenhouse Salad* - fresh mixed salad greens, topped with Roma tomatoes, carrots, cheddar and jack cheeses, sunflower kernels, and croutons $6.99

Dinner Salad $4.50

Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard


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Main Dishes

Add a Dinner Salad for $4.50

Chicken Alfredo - penne pasta blended with grilled chicken in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with fresh vegetables $15.99

New York Oscar - grilled to your liking and topped with lump crab, asparagus, bearnaise sauce and garlic mashed potatoes $29.99

Mahi Mahi Oscar - lightly seared Mahi Mahi, baked with lump crab, topped with asparagus, bearnaise sauce $22.99

Chicken Marinara - julienne breast of chicken tossed with marinara and asiago cheese in penne pasta $15.99

Flame-Grilled Meatloaf - made with ground beef and Italian pork sausage, topped with a rich, brown gravy. Served over garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day $14.99

Rocket Red Ribs - full slab of pork ribs, dry-rubbed and slow-cooked, basted with Rocket Red Barbecue sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day $22.50

Top Sirloin - char-grilled USDA choice top sirloin, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $19.99

Brewer's Selections

Hazelnut Crusted Chicken* - sauteed and served in sundried cherry sauce, accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day $15.99

Atlantic Salmon - salmon filet, flame-grilled, with dill butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $20.99

New York Strip - USDA Choice New York Strip steak, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $27.99



Sandwiches
Our Steak Burgers are 8ounce USDA Ground Beef

Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich* - spicy seared filet on a baked roll with lettuce, tomato and Chipotle Mayonnaise, served with kettle chips $12.99

Big Brew Cheeseburger - 10 ounce choice aged ground sirloin grilled to order and served with lettuce, tomato and Kettle chips $10.99; add bacon, $1.00 each

Hickory Bacon Burger - with smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, and sweet magnolia barbeque sauce served with kettle chips $11.99


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Desserts

Chocolate Confusion - chocolate mousse layered between Oreo brownie cake with chocolate icing and chocolate chips $6.50

New York Cheesecake* - traditional NY style cheesecake served with raspberry sauce $6.50


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Beverages

Lemonade $2.99
Strawberry Lemonade $3.50
Pomegranate Lemonade $3.50
Raspberry Iced Tea $2.99
Arnold Palmer $2.99
Raspberry Energy Burst $4.95

Beer

Southern Flyer Light Lager - "light in color and body, a true American lager"

Gadzooks Pilsner - "a crisp, medium-bodied, European-style Pilsner with a subtle and unique hop aroma"

Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale (Winter Seasonal) - "brown in color and medium-bodies. An award winning recipe"

Steamboat Pale Ale - 'Golden in color yet possessing a full-bodied flavor"

Rocket Red Ale - "a robust red ale with a rich malty flavor; balanced with cirtus-like hop aromas. A gold medal winner"

Wowser's Wheat (Summer Seasonal)- "light effervescent traditional wheat beer"

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Kids Menu

Gator Grilled Cheese - grilled American cheese on kid bread $4.50

Amazing Amazon Burger - quarter-pound burger or cheeseburger $4.99

Safari Hot Dog - delicious grilled hot dog on a bun with chips $4.99

Pachyderm PB&J - peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich (No Crust!) $4.50

Otter Eat This Pasta - creamy macaroni and cheese $4.50

 

[Remmy]

Another Question - anyone know if the updated the restaurants that are participating on the meal plan. I check this every week and have lost my link. I'll go try to find it now. I am hoping some of my ADRs get on the list or else I'll need to switch those too!

I think the link you may be looking for is this one
http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/m...especific/eng/nontheme/tickets/2009Dining.pdf

I have this one bookmarked too. I hope they will soon finalize all the restaurants on the dining plan. I don't see the Yak and Yeti, so I may have to move a couple of my ADRs too.

 

[EPCOT is a verb]

Hi everybody. I'm back from a Ladies Shopping Weekend with my Mom and my sister! We had a great time in Lancaster County, PA. We outlet-shopped till we dropped! Let's say it was our contribution to the country's "Economic Stimulus".

I ended up talking with my AAA TA on Friday morning. The Pop discounts were not available, so we switched to All Star Movies, to save $272. I was hoping for more, but am very pleased anyway. Now we have to decide how to spend the "saved" money!

 

[Remmy]

If you had an opportunity to do the deluxe dining plan, would you?

My DH and I are batting this one around.

The pros for my family are:
-three meals a day
-appetizers included at TS meals
-2 snacks per day (some days my children eat like birds, other times they seem to be bottomless )
-able to try more restaurants we are leaving off the list this time
-resort mug included

The disadvantages for my family are:
-require more $ for tips
-tips will be larger due to the added appetizer
-spending more time at TS and less at parks

We like our plan now, as we have all the ADRs we truly wanted at the times we want them but like the idea of prepaying for all meals and no worries.

Of course I have to keep on thinking of ways to spend more $ at Disney.

Thank you,
Remmy

 

[Cloudless Nights]

I'm a snowbird as well, just a little late to the party! We'll be staying at the Beach Club (!) from January 4-11 thanks to the 4/3 discount!

Here are our ADR's:
Jan. 4 - Mama Melrose's at 6PM
Jan. 5 - Chef Mickey's at 5PM
Jan. 6 - Coral Reef at 5PM
Jan. 7 - Yak and Yeti at 4:45PM
Jan. 8 - Les Chefs de France at 4:50PM
Jan. 9 - Le Cellier at 6:05PM
Jan. 10 - Kona Cafe at 5PM

Soooooo excited!

 

[dklam]

Sounds like a good plan! We got season tickets for 6 Broadway shows coming to Mpls so we have some guaranteed dates! we will miss one while we're at WDW but don't care.
I'm so excited to see Wicked, I couldn't get tix last year. I'm actually going twice - once with friends too. I'll give everyone a full report tomorrow!

Tuesday is Veterans' Day. We both have off work (gov't workers) and the kids have to go to school, so we are planning a day of shopping and lunch out on the other side of the Twin Cities we never go to! Should be fun! Then next weekend DH has to work the whole weekend - days and nights!

You will LOVE Wicked - I can guarantee that. I've seen it 3x - once in NYC with the original cast and twice on tour. It is an amazing show and you'll never look at the Wizard of Oz the same way again (and that's all I'm saying ) My D goes to college in NY and she sees shows all the time, and WICKED is one of her top favorites. She actually keeps in touch with a few of the actors who she has met when they have done the show before. Let us know how you like it!!

What are the other shows in your package plan? We are definitely Broadway fans - not sure if there are many I haven't seen. And, D saw 24 shows last school year - thank goodness for student discount tix - but, she would rather spend her money on seeing a show than shopping - go figure!!

 

[dklam]

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Sunday. We had some friends over to watch the Bills game. What a disappointment. On a good note...my DH made homemade chicken noodle soup. He makes it once a year and it's sooo delicious! He makes a huge pot of it and we eat it all week.

I'm very much looking forward to Tuesday. My DH doesn't have to work (bank holiday) and our DD is off from school. We're either going out for breakfast or lunch so that will be fun. I also don't have dance practice that night. I definately need a day to do absolutely nothing.

I think my DH and I are going to book our rental car tonight. We have lots of different coupon codes and such to go through, so I'm sure it's going to take us awhile! Catch you all later!

Sorry about your Bills - I was actually at the game today - big Patriots fan here! But, I was working in one of the concession stands for my non-profit, so we don't get to see much of the game, but just the excitement of being there is great. It was a beautiful day - not too cold and just a light breeze. Saw alot of the crowd in shirtsleeves - not your typical NE November weather. Next, on to the Jets on Thursday night!!

When I got home, H had made a great dinner, and then I took a long bath to soak my aching bones - it is a long day of work (we have to be there at 9:00 AM for a 1:00 game), but it is an awesome fundraiser for our group, so it is well-worth it.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Sorry about your Bills - I was actually at the game today - big Patriots fan here! But, I was working in one of the concession stands for my non-profit, so we don't get to see much of the game, but just the excitement of being there is great. It was a beautiful day - not too cold and just a light breeze. Saw alot of the crowd in shirtsleeves - not your typical NE November weather. Next, on to the Jets on Thursday night!!

When I got home, H had made a great dinner, and then I took a long bath to soak my aching bones - it is a long day of work (we have to be there at 9:00 AM for a 1:00 game), but it is an awesome fundraiser for our group, so it is well-worth it.

The weather did look pretty amazing there on tv. Here, it was a very gray day. It was a perfect day for my DH's chicken soup!

 

[EPCOT is a verb]

Snowbirds by Date:

Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Mickey'sother ~ POP
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Epcotisaverb ~ POP


I'm also sure that I missed some of the updates - please let me know and I'll update some more!

Mickey's Other GF and I have changed to ASMo due to the promotion! Thanks for changing us.

 

[distherapy]

If you had an opportunity to do the deluxe dining plan, would you?

My DH and I are batting this one around.

The pros for my family are:
-three meals a day
-appetizers included at TS meals
-2 snacks per day (some days my children eat like birds, other times they seem to be bottomless )
-able to try more restaurants we are leaving off the list this time
-resort mug included

The disadvantages for my family are:
-require more $ for tips
-tips will be larger due to the added appetizer
-spending more time at TS and less at parks

We like our plan now, as we have all the ADRs we truly wanted at the times we want them but like the idea of prepaying for all meals and no worries.

Of course I have to keep on thinking of ways to spend more $ at Disney.

Thank you,
Remmy

We do the DxDP and love it. We went in January with the twins (3 yo at the time) and it worked out really well for us. We did CRT and Narcoossee's, so those were 2 credit. We had flexibility for breakfasts when we didn't have ADRs so we used snack credits for yogurt parfaits, etc. DH LOVED the plan. We planned it out beforehand using the allears menus and saw that we would save money. We also didn't force ourselves to get dessert if we weren't hungry. It was actually the only thing he requested for our trip in January.

Because of our kids ages, we had plenty of time at the park with the plan. I wanted to be sure they were having fun and not too worn out, so the restaurant breaks were great (for us, too). Only once or twice did I feel like a meal was taking longer than it should.

HTH!

 

[BellaSoleil]

I've just read about the "Monorail Cocktail Tour" on another thread. Given the likely crowds at the parks on Jan. 3, would it be a reasonable plan to ditch the park and just tour the Monorail hotels for cocktails & appetizers on Jan. 3?

What would you do?

Thanks for the advice!!

What is the monorail cocktail tour?
Sounds fun!

If you had an opportunity to do the deluxe dining plan, would you?

My DH and I are batting this one around.

The pros for my family are:
-three meals a day
-appetizers included at TS meals
-2 snacks per day (some days my children eat like birds, other times they seem to be bottomless )
-able to try more restaurants we are leaving off the list this time
-resort mug included

The disadvantages for my family are:
-require more $ for tips
-tips will be larger due to the added appetizer
-spending more time at TS and less at parks

We like our plan now, as we have all the ADRs we truly wanted at the times we want them but like the idea of prepaying for all meals and no worries.

Of course I have to keep on thinking of ways to spend more $ at Disney.

Thank you,
Remmy

Hey Remmy! We are doind dxdp for the first time. The biggest complaints I read about DXDP are the obvious...takes up park time, too much food. I think that if your family enjoys TS meals then you should go for it. It's not every day you get spoiled that way.

 

[drakes]

I think the link you may be looking for is this one
http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/m...especific/eng/nontheme/tickets/2009Dining.pdf

I have this one bookmarked too. I hope they will soon finalize all the restaurants on the dining plan. I don't see the Yak and Yeti, so I may have to move a couple of my ADRs too.

Thank you Remmy ! Much Appreciated. The Yak and yeti is on our list as well as many of the World Showcase restaurants.
I guess this may be the hot topic for the Snowbirds !

 

[drakes]

If you had an opportunity to do the deluxe dining plan, would you?

My DH and I are batting this one around.

The pros for my family are:
-three meals a day
-appetizers included at TS meals
-2 snacks per day (some days my children eat like birds, other times they seem to be bottomless )
-able to try more restaurants we are leaving off the list this time
-resort mug included

The disadvantages for my family are:
-require more $ for tips
-tips will be larger due to the added appetizer
-spending more time at TS and less at parks

We like our plan now, as we have all the ADRs we truly wanted at the times we want them but like the idea of prepaying for all meals and no worries.

Of course I have to keep on thinking of ways to spend more $ at Disney.

Thank you,
Remmy

We have planned on the Deluxe Dining. We did the Basic Dining and found that we had the regular resort breakfast every day because we saved our TS meal for Dinner. We also had to Pay OOP for some meals. By using the deluxe we can enjoy the food, so many restaurants to try. I think it will be too much food. We found out TS meals were quicker and more enjoyable than most CS, due to the line up, trouble finding a table etc. I can;t recall a memorable CS meal, but I remember numorous TS meals we loved.

Our concerns are the tip not included. When we went last the tip was included. It made a world of difference. Too bad for disney I am very frugal!

The snack credits we plan of stashing up on treats at Goofy's Candy Cupboard.

We are also of the mindset that we will try things we normally wouldn't - even if it is one bite.

We reviewed the menus and planned what we would eat and did the math, we definitely save money. We did pick the item we would like to have if money weren't of concern, as well as if money was a concern. Either way we benefit!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I would LOVE to try the Deluxe Dining. I stress myself out trying to "maximize" the regular DDP by doing certain snacks for breakfast or splitting one or two CS in order to save and not have to buy something extra for the 2 yr old. UGH!! It would be great having everything already paid for and you could pick which you wanted! What's the price now? Isn't it about 80 for adults and 20 for kids?

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey Remmy~
As far as the dlx plan, we opted against it and stuck with the regular.I always ship a couple of med size boxes to our resort and have cereal like Cheerios, breakfast granola bars, juice bottles, stuff like that and the kids eat in the room while we are getting ready to head out for the day--close to the end we usually do one character breakfast OOP and use our snax for goodies to bring home. Our oldest son is over 10, so we have to pay for him as adult. That really makes a big jump in the price- so just eating in the room and then doing an earlier lunch time works great for us. It does take longer to do TS, and so we only really need one a day. And it is a lot of food!!! Hope this helps you a little--this is just what works for our family!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I would LOVE to try the Deluxe Dining. I stress myself out trying to "maximize" the regular DDP by doing certain snacks for breakfast or splitting one or two CS in order to save and not have to buy something extra for the 2 yr old. UGH!! It would be great having everything already paid for and you could pick which you wanted! What's the price now? Isn't it about 80 for adults and 20 for kids?

That sounds about right-if not, your close. the regular ddp is $40 for Adults and $10 for kids, so I think they just double it. But, you do get the free mugs!!!

 

[drakes]

I know crowded with food ! We are on the Deluxe Dining Plan. We will have some CS lunches as DD has an appointment at BBB as well as some other "surprises"

So now I need to see who is going when I am an arrange some DIS meets!

 

[Dancegrl624]

I'm a snowbird as well, just a little late to the party! We'll be staying at the Beach Club (!) from January 4-11 thanks to the 4/3 discount!

Here are our ADR's:
Jan. 4 - Mama Melrose's at 6PM
Jan. 5 - Chef Mickey's at 5PM
Jan. 6 - Coral Reef at 5PM
Jan. 7 - Yak and Yeti at 4:45PM
Jan. 8 - Les Chefs de France at 4:50PM
Jan. 9 - Le Cellier at 6:05PM
Jan. 10 - Kona Cafe at 5PM

Soooooo excited!

to the Snowbirds! Glad that you could join us!