January 2010. . . Anyone else going???

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

The wishes dessert party is listed as only running through August 28. I guess I'm not doing that one! Too bad, those desserts look phenomenal!!

I just re-read that part! BUMMER!!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Hi January DISers!

So I am going on my first January trip!!! Actually only my second trip to Disney between the October-February winter months... the other was DL in December 2005!

We're going Jan 17-22 at Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani.

The only ADR we plan on making so far is for Kouzzina but we still have until... October?... to decide, if we add anything on it'll probably be either Biergarten or Garden Grill.

Only 205 days to go!!!!

What's Kouzzina?

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I wonder if it will do well. I mean the desserts look wonderful, but when you are on the dining plan, you get so much dessert (and food in general) I couldn't possibly imagine going to a dessert buffet!

We thought about that, too. We figured if we did a 2TS meal, then our MK day would be ADR-less. Lunch at Rays, maybe a hotdog or something later in the evening, then DESSERT! We usually end up leaving MK for dinner because there's no TS's I really want to try, and I always miss SpectroMagic, so that was my excuse to stay at the park. Ohwell, maybe if it does well, they'll keep it! If not, I've saved myself the cost!

 

[BellaSoleil]

Okay, sell me on Biergarten. I'm so intrigued by it and it seems like most of you will be eating there on your trips.

What is the food like?
What is so great about it?
What is the atmosphere?
Is it hard to get an ADR?

 

[robinbutterfly]

We are renting DVC points. Does anyone know if Disney has free dining in January or another special, can we still use that special?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Just booked January 16-23 at The Beach Club Villas, 1 Bedroom. We used my grandmother's RCI points and so we only had to pay $200 in the fees! I am so freaking excited, we have never been able to afford a Deluxe and I have always dreamed of staying at the Beach Club!!!! Can't wait for January!

WELCOME to the Snowbirds!

We are renting DVC points. Does anyone know if Disney has free dining in January or another special, can we still use that special?

Nope, unfortunately you can not get in on any of the specials if you are renting points.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Here is my list so far:

Ohana (dinner)
Le Cellier
Grand Floridian Cafe
Play and Dine at Hollywood and Vine (DD loves this one)
Crystal Palace (breakfast)
Biergarten yummy!
Chef Mickey (dinner)

I was also thinking the girls would love dinner Akershus, but I'm not sure about the menu What do you guys think?

Oh yeah! and our friends that are coming along have offered to treat us to an 'adults only' Hoop de doo I love this show!

Krissy

Our "hopeful" ADR's

CRT lunch--for DD's 5th Birthday
Storybook Princess Breakfast in Epcot
Chef Mickey Breakfast
Crystal palace--dinner
Tusker House--Breakfast
Hollywood Vine-playhouse disney Breakfast or lunch
Whispering Canyon (for the grand's that are coming with us)
Lilo and Stitch--Ohana Breakfast
My Disney Girl Tea Party
The Wave (for me and DH)
California Grill (for me and DH)

OK! I'll play too!

Here's our list!

'Ohana (supper)
Biergarten (supper)
Crystal Palace (breakfast)
Chef Mickey's (breakfast)
Le Cellier (lunch)
Sci Fi Dine In (lunch)
The Plaza (supper)

Ours were going to be:
Crystal Palace breakfast
OHana (again)
WCC (again)
Sci Fi
Biergarten (again)
Coral Reef
Big River Grille
!!!

WOW those are great lists everybody!! I sure am getting hungry!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi January DISers!

So I am going on my first January trip!!! Actually only my second trip to Disney between the October-February winter months... the other was DL in December 2005!

We're going Jan 17-22 at Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani.

The only ADR we plan on making so far is for Kouzzina but we still have until... October?... to decide, if we add anything on it'll probably be either Biergarten or Garden Grill.

Only 205 days to go!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Just wanted to let you Snowbirds know that I am trying to keep up with the thread the best I can - things are a little hectic around here right now (we are moving in 2 weeks), so I apologize if I have missed adding anyone to the list. Don't be afraid to tell me if I have and I will get you added right away! Just post your dates and resort (if you know where you are staying!). Thanks!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Okay, sell me on Biergarten. I'm so intrigued by it and it seems like most of you will be eating there on your trips.

What is the food like?
What is so great about it?
What is the atmosphere?
Is it hard to get an ADR?

We loved Biergarten!

The food is typical German fare - sausages, beer, salads, sauerkraut, beer, pretzel bread, potato soup, beer, strudel etc! We loved it but it isn't for everyone!

You are seated in the dining room which is displayed as a tiny German village during Oktoberfest! The tables are for eight so you will be seated with another group. Again, this isn't comfortable for everyone, but we lucked out! We sat with a very friendly family from Louisiana and had a great time!

ADR's are fairly easy to get - at least I thought so! As a matter of fact, I believe they were accepting walk ins on the day we had lunch there! The entertainment starts at about 1:15pm and is scheduled about every hour for the remainder of the day. It is great! Yodeling, long horn playing, bell ringing and accordians and dancing! VERY FUN!

We loved it and are definitely planning a return visit!

You can see the menu and some pictures here:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=102

Just wanted to let you Snowbirds know that I am trying to keep up with the thread the best I can - things are a little hectic around here right now (we are moving in 2 weeks), so I apologize if I have missed adding anyone to the list. Don't be afraid to tell me if I have and I will get you added right away! Just post your dates and resort (if you know where you are staying!). Thanks!

You are doing a great job Shelly! Hope everything goes well with your move!

 

[Monny2AE]

Wow Shelly You MUST be a busy little thing! I hope all goes smoothly with the move!

 

[BellaSoleil]

We loved Biergarten!

The food is typical German fare - sausages, beer, salads, sauerkraut, beer, pretzel bread, potato soup, beer, strudel etc! We loved it but it isn't for everyone!

You are seated in the dining room which is displayed as a tiny German village during Oktoberfest! The tables are for eight so you will be seated with another group. Again, this isn't comfortable for everyone, but we lucked out! We sat with a very friendly family from Louisiana and had a great time!

ADR's are fairly easy to get - at least I thought so! As a matter of fact, I believe they were accepting walk ins on the day we had lunch there! The entertainment starts at about 1:15pm and is scheduled about every hour for the remainder of the day. It is great! Yodeling, long horn playing, bell ringing and accordians and dancing! VERY FUN!

We loved it and are definitely planning a return visit!




You are doing a great job Shelly! Hope everything goes well with your move!

It's always a good time with us Lousiana Folk!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

You are doing a great job Shelly! Hope everything goes well with your move!

Wow Shelly You MUST be a busy little thing! I hope all goes smoothly with the move!

Thanks guys! I'll sure be glad when life gets back to normal and I can start thinking about Disney again!!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

It's always a good time with us Lousiana Folk!

They really were a VERY kind family! We swapped life stories and talked about each others trips so far and had a great time! Definitely made the meal for us! I think if we had not had such a great experience we would not be going back! Y'all are good peeps!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Okay, sell me on Biergarten. I'm so intrigued by it and it seems like most of you will be eating there on your trips.

What is the food like?
What is so great about it?
What is the atmosphere?
Is it hard to get an ADR?

I second everything Kim said! It's one of our favorites and is a must for every trip! Our son just loves it -including being able to dance with the band!!

Not all of the tables seat 8, though. This past trip we had a table for 4 - so we were all by ourselves.

 

[overburnzz]

we wanted to throw our name on the list

Jan 24th - 30th
Pop Century

Any idea when we can get prices from Disney?

This is our first trip in Jan..most time we go later in the spring or fall so I am hoping the lines will be non existent

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

we wanted to throw our name on the list

Jan 24th - 30th
Pop Century

Any idea when we can get prices from Disney?

This is our first trip in Jan..most time we go later in the spring or fall so I am hoping the lines will be non existent

We'll be at Pop the same time! If I remember correctly, the rack rate prices came out around August, but the "specials" came out early November. Last year we got the buy 4 nights get 3 free, plus you got a $200 Gift card when we got there! It was a great deal, so I think most of us are hoping for at least that or free dining!!! (Or both! ha ha! A girl can dream!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Okay, sell me on Biergarten. I'm so intrigued by it and it seems like most of you will be eating there on your trips.

What is the food like?
What is so great about it?
What is the atmosphere?
Is it hard to get an ADR?

I was very leary of eating here because I don't like sausages or most things-pork. But my hubby's family is Austrian, so I didn't get a say. I was very pleasantly surprised. I could make a meal on the salads (the tomato salad is to-die-for), the breads and the desserts!!! And the mood is just absolutely a blast! We've been 4 times now and it's on our list every year!
Funny story-the first year we took Drew he was 2 and scared of everything. He was calling the German CM's farmers (except it was fah-mer). He was whining "I don't yike the fah-mers!" He doesn't like for us to remind him of this every trip!!!

 

[overburnzz]

i dont like having to wait till Nov to get tickets, room, and adr's..
i hope they release a special sooner than that

 

[Monny2AE]

Funny story-the first year we took Drew he was 2 and scared of everything. He was calling the German CM's farmers (except it was fah-mer). He was whining "I don't yike the fah-mers!" He doesn't like for us to remind him of this every trip!!!

Hilarious! Now that's a story to tell when his girlfriends start coming around!

We'll be at Pop the same time! If I remember correctly, the rack rate prices came out around August, but the "specials" came out early November. Last year we got the buy 4 nights get 3 free, plus you got a $200 Gift card when we got there! It was a great deal, so I think most of us are hoping for at least that or free dining!!! (Or both! ha ha! A girl can dream!!

Here, Here!!! I second that motion! (There's no judge smilie so I figured a jester would do- it's fits us crazy Snowbirds better anyhow!) I don't think we'll ever see free dining since it's never been offered in Jan but I'll take a 4/3 deal again for sure!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I have no big plans which is kind of nice for a change.