January 2015....Let the planning begin!

[Cando86]

ADR's made! Here are plans so far.

1/3: Arrive after driving all night from PA and check into POR... I found out that I can use points from my Visa card, not Disney, my other one, to book a room at POR so we are staying there for 1 night. with plans for Downtown Disney and swimming.

1/4: check into a CARS suite at AOA Here are my ADRs for the week!

1/4: Be Our Guest dinner..first time, taking my parents and BFF who lives in FL for dinner here!! Can't wait!

1/5: Epcot: dinner at Chefs de France

1/6: HS lunch at Hollywood and Vine for characters

1/7: MK and dinner at O'hana......my fav!

1/8: Epcot: dinner at Akershus..princesses, why else?

1/9: AK and dinner at T Rex

1/10: MK before driving over to stay with my Aunt near the beach and then drive home on 1/11

Looks awesome! How in the world did you get BOG?! Did you reserve right at 6am? I've been trying everyday at work but not until lunch time usually (12pm-ish) and they are completely gone. Might have to try before I leave at 6am!

 

[dmoore718]

Yes!! I set my alarm and went right on at 6AM! I was so excited! We have never been there. Chefs de France is new to us as well.

 

[trfrbarone]

Hi everyone! Joining group. This strand is great! We are returning to Disney this January. We usually go every two years which would be this summer but we are pushing it to January 2015. We are going Jan 17-25 for our daughters 13th birthday on jan 19th. It is a complete surprise! We are going to tell our 3DDs at Christmas. Ugh! It is killing me to keep it a secret. Does anyone have great ways to present it Xmas morning?
We are staying at BLT for the first time. We have a 2 bedroom villa we are sharing with GPs. Our DD and birthday girl also has a gymnastics competition at ESPN wws that weekend. She will be completely surprised and we can't wait. Has anyone stayed in the villas. She told me last night just in convo that she does not like the lack of theming there. Now not sure if I should change it.
Can't wait to make ADR in a week.

 

[wesfulmar]

CRT will be closed during that time. I have a DD who is 10 yrs old and we have always liked Akerhaus.

 

[WDWFan06]

Set the alarm for 6 am this morning and the website would not work for ADR. Called at 7 am and got everything that I wanted. I was most concerned with California Grill but all is well and they had the time that we wanted. Next up, spa reservations! Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

 

[mttmilner]

My wife and I will be returning to Disney in January for our second time so she can run the half marathon. My parents will also be going with us for their first time. I logged on at 5:45 yesterday morning and was able to get the following ADR's.

1/10: Dinner at Coral Reef
1/11: Breakfast at Ohana
1/12: Dinner at Be Our Guest
1/13: Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare
1/14: Breakfast at The Crystal Palace
1/15: Breakfast at Chef Mickey's

 

[dmoore718]

My wife and I will be returning to Disney in January for our second time so she can run the half marathon. My parents will also be going with us for their first time. I logged on at 5:45 yesterday morning and was able to get the following ADR's.

1/10: Dinner at Coral Reef
1/11: Breakfast at Ohana
1/12: Dinner at Be Our Guest
1/13: Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare
1/14: Breakfast at The Crystal Palace
1/15: Breakfast at Chef Mickey's

Looks great! I love it.

 

[SingingMom]

Just finished making our ADR for January. I am leaving a few days open, but got the favorites and requests. I still think it is insane I have to decide where to eat six months in advance! ;-)

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[chocolateavocado]

hi, everyone
Had to adjust our dates to fit better w/ ds's school schedule and the ability to get an earlier arriving flight - so our new dates are 1/30 - 2/4. It's our 2nd trip to WDW & will be a suprise 8th b-day trip for ds!! Now to decide on the resort so we can book end of month when rates come out.
Getting soooo excited as I'm planning out our ADRs and planning suprises for ds!!

So excited to be planning on here w/ everyone!

 

[chocolateavocado]

Hi everyone! Joining group. This strand is great! We are returning to Disney this January. We usually go every two years which would be this summer but we are pushing it to January 2015. We are going Jan 17-25 for our daughters 13th birthday on jan 19th. It is a complete surprise! We are going to tell our 3DDs at Christmas. Ugh! It is killing me to keep it a secret. Does anyone have great ways to present it Xmas morning?
We are staying at BLT for the first time. We have a 2 bedroom villa we are sharing with GPs. Our DD and birthday girl also has a gymnastics competition at ESPN wws that weekend. She will be completely surprised and we can't wait. Has anyone stayed in the villas. She told me last night just in convo that she does not like the lack of theming there. Now not sure if I should change it.
Can't wait to make ADR in a week. ��Any suggestions for bday dinner? I was thinking BOG or CRT ( heard that will be closed).
Counting down the days!

How Awesome!! Isn't it exciting to be planning a suprise b-day trip?!? We're doing the same for our ds's 8th bday (1/31). Not sure where we're going to stay yet-need to figure it out in the next few days tho', lol
Last year was our 1st trip ever to WDW & we all loooved it & can't wait to go back! As far as b-day dinner- I had my 40th last year at BOG and we're having ds's at BOG, too!! Have fun planning!!!

 

[trfrbarone]

How Awesome!! Isn't it exciting to be planning a suprise b-day trip?!? We're doing the same for our ds's 8th bday (1/31). Not sure where we're going to stay yet-need to figure it out in the next few days tho', lol Last year was our 1st trip ever to WDW & we all loooved it & can't wait to go back! As far as b-day dinner- I had my 40th last year at BOG and we're having ds's at BOG, too!! Have fun planning!!!

Thanks a much for the advice! I was able to get BOG for her birthday. I am so psyched. We have never been there. Now the hard part is to keep it a secret.

 

[trfrbarone]

Made ADR this morning at 6 am. Wow that was crazy. I was half asleep yet on the edge of my seat! Here it is:
1/17 arrival and visit to MK and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
1/18 Epcot and dinner at la Hacienda de San Angel
1/19 DD (13th) Bday dinner at BOG
1/20 HS and fantasmic package at Mamma Melrose's
1/22 Day at AK and Teppan Edo dinner
1/23 dinner at 'Ohana
1/25 breakfast at Chef Mickey's day of departure

 

[EmilieK]

made my first ten days of adrs today too! got Be Our guest and everything else I were hoping for. Now I just have to do the last 6 days over the next week.

 

[belleincanada]

Hey! Can anyone help with this? I'm trying to book a WDW package for Jan or Feb 2015, and I've been watching the WDW site every day to see when the dates got extended after Dec. 31st, 2014. I checked today and they have now been extended into 2015 for booking.

So, the problem is, when we try to select dates any time at all next year, for any resort, it won't let us select any resort. It says "This special offer is unavailable for the dates selected."

Does anyone know why this is happening??

 

[sunnysideup3]

Hey! Can anyone help with this? I'm trying to book a WDW package for Jan or Feb 2015, and I've been watching the WDW site every day to see when the dates got extended after Dec. 31st, 2014. I checked today and they have now been extended into 2015 for booking. So, the problem is, when we try to select dates any time at all next year, for any resort, it won't let us select any resort. It says "This special offer is unavailable for the dates selected." Does anyone know why this is happening??

2015 packages are released on July 30th, you'll be able to book then!

 

[SingingMom]

2015 packages are released on July 30th, you'll be able to book then!

Thanks for the info! I have our hotel reserved, but would like to see if there are any better packages out there! Will check starting July 30th!

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[belleincanada]

Thanks for getting back to me, everyone! I am getting so excited for tomorrow! Come on, July 30th!

 

[trfrbarone]

Got my room only reservation changed to package and it was only a $140 increase over last years quote. Hooray! Hoping for a discount though or thinking of cutting back a day. Does anyone know what they typically give in January? We always go in late summer and fall and get free dining. Also when do the discounts usually come out?

 

[WDWFan06]

Got my room only reservation changed to package and it was only a $140 increase over last years quote. Hooray! Hoping for a discount though or thinking of cutting back a day. Does anyone know what they typically give in January? We always go in late summer and fall and get free dining. Also when do the discounts usually come out?

Expect discounts to be announced in October based on last year. I believe last year there was the stay, play, and dine discount and also a room only discount.

 

[sarbah77]

Hooray! Just booked - January 24-28/29. Need to work on the husband (and, you know, the budget).