We are going January 26-Feb 3. My middle daughter will be turning 4 on the 1st so hoping for a special meal that day. We have decided on POP since it will be our last time at a value with 3 kids (once youngest is 3, we will either do POR or rent DVC pts.) We have also decided on QSDP since we don't think the kids will be up for a TS meal everday, they are still fearful of most characters, and not sure how the 18 mo. old will be. We were there this same week in 2009 and it was chilly most day, rained 1 whole day (that was a BUMMER!) but the rest of the time it was great. We didn't mind the cold, we just all layered and did laundry as we needed our jeans more days than we thought. The crowds were low and we rode everything we wanted to. We always skip HS on Fantasmic days because the crowds are higher and the kids probably wouldn't make it that late anyway. We will probably do 1 TS meal OOP for DD's birthday, but not sure. I'm thinking either Ohana for dinner or just a character breakfast. They love the princesses but are picky eaters so not sure they would eat the food at Askershus? It's a dilemma that I'm happy to have. In 2009 we had the 4/3 deal plus a $200 GC that we used for our TS meal and some souvenirs....that was the best deal I ever had!! We loved the QSDP for our family at this stage.
Happy Planning!!! BTW: great post on the Park ours for Jan 2011!!
There will be five of us. I can't believe it's almost about time to make ADRs!!
I remember when we were planning our first trip that I was so overwhelmed with everything. These boards (and wdwinfo.com) were a big help. So is allearsnet.com for info, menus, and pics of the hotels. I also bought a copy of The Passporter's Walt Disney World, which was (is) so informative. Many of us our trying to book our packages by June or July so that we can make our priority seating arrangements (dining). If you are staying in a Disney hotel, you get to book before those who are staying off site. I know things have changed since I was last at wdw, but it use to be that you could book your priority seatings 180 days in advance, but I've been reading that now it is 180 days + 10? 
. That's a new change (I think), so I'm trying to learn about that myself, lol. Anyhow, I hope this helps. 
I believe we'll be arriving on 1/3. Of course we haven't booked anything yet as the prices aren't out for the packages and I don't want the hassle of booking a room and then canceling. I know it's all about getting the ADRs but I've been doing some checking and "practicing" on the online ADRs website and there are still dates/times available for Nov. and Dec. for a few I want so I figure I'll be okay for Jan. 
The new online reservation system is so much better than the old one.
) So, I'm super excited to make our ADRs and book everything!
