May 2008 - Just not coming Fast enough - Pre trip Report

[Jacklynn]

Hey! I just wanted to stop by and say that my husband and I are also planning a May 2008 trip, ours is an anniversary/make up honeymoon trip. We are currently child-free... but hoping to possibly change that on our trip

We are going May 7th-14th. We aren't really sure where we are staying yet, we haven't booked yet. Either WL or POFQ depends on when DH makes up his mind.

 

[libinatorsmom]

Ok all you WDW goers... we want to make sure we have everything planned we need to - we are 102 days out from our 1st WDW vacation and cant be more excited.... and I am just double checking to make sure we have all planned that we need.... just looking for expirenced HELP...

We have all our ADR's planned
Booked Magic Your Way Tickets with Dulx Dining + Park Hopper + Waterparks
Bippity Boppity Boo-tique for DD4

Still have to:
Get Cinderella Slipper Des ordered for DD for Narcoosies dinner (when should we do this)


ANYTHING ELSE?????

 

[libinatorsmom]

Hey! I just wanted to stop by and say that my husband and I are also planning a May 2008 trip, ours is an anniversary/make up honeymoon trip. We are currently child-free... but hoping to possibly change that on our trip

We are going May 7th-14th. We aren't really sure where we are staying yet, we haven't booked yet. Either WL or POFQ depends on when DH makes up his mind.

SOO COOL - I hope your "plan" works out... HE HE HE -- GOOD LUCK and have fun...

I have heard Wilderness Lodge is VERY NICE and we have thought about switching there.... but are thinking BC is a better fit for us...

 

[mousescrapper]

Ok all you WDW goers... we want to make sure we have everything planned we need to - we are 102 days out from our 1st WDW vacation and cant be more excited.... and I am just double checking to make sure we have all planned that we need.... just looking for expirenced HELP...

We have all our ADR's planned
Booked Magic Your Way Tickets with Dulx Dining + Park Hopper + Waterparks
Bippity Boppity Boo-tique for DD4

Still have to:
Get Cinderella Slipper Des ordered for DD for Narcoosies dinner (when should we do this)


ANYTHING ELSE?????

How's your Park Tour Plan look? are you doing EMH's or trying to avoid....feel free to indulge us on your park plans it's always fun to see what others do....

Start your packing lists.... it's never to early in my opinion. Going to plan to wear any matching shirts or colors or even make your own shirt designs??? Have fun with that.

 

[Marshay]

I just joined your PTR and enjoying the planning.

We are going May 3-12 at Beach Club Villas, so maybe we'll see you there. Your daughter will go wild over the SAB pool -- my 2 yr old loved it! That is the #1 reason to choose BC.

We stayed there in Sept and plan to go back again in May since we liked it so much. My favorite used to be Poly but now that we are DVC members BCV is #1 for us.

Our strategy is generally to avoid EMH since we are not early risers but we are going to try the AK EMH at night since I've never been in AK past 5pm.

 

[libinatorsmom]

How's your Park Tour Plan look? are you doing EMH's or trying to avoid....feel free to indulge us on your park plans it's always fun to see what others do....

Start your packing lists.... it's never to early in my opinion. Going to plan to wear any matching shirts or colors or even make your own shirt designs??? Have fun with that.

Its so funny you mention the park plans... I keep telling hubby we need some kind of a park plan (just general plan) and he thinks I am crazy... errrr... wonder how I can talk him into this one...

My daughters suitcase is already started to be packed... LOL... I bought her a couple outfits SPECAIL for the trip (so I hope they still fit...) and they are in there... plus we made mousekeeping envelopes (she decorated them) and they are in there as well.... she also got some b-day money I told her to put in there so she can use it at disney... I STILL NEED TO BUY A SUITCASE... I was trying to loose some wait before the tirp... NOT HAPPENIND SO FAR... EEEK

 

[libinatorsmom]

I just joined your PTR and enjoying the planning.

We are going May 3-12 at Beach Club Villas, so maybe we'll see you there. Your daughter will go wild over the SAB pool -- my 2 yr old loved it! That is the #1 reason to choose BC.

We stayed there in Sept and plan to go back again in May since we liked it so much. My favorite used to be Poly but now that we are DVC members BCV is #1 for us.

Our strategy is generally to avoid EMH since we are not early risers but we are going to try the AK EMH at night since I've never been in AK past 5pm.

We are avoiding the EMH as we are sitting right now... I think one day our sch matching an EMH.... I am guessing we wont take advantage... BUT MAY... depending on how we are feeling... we are hoping to relax a little bit...

Two days we have Waterpark trips planned and that may change a bit... with SAB I dont know if we would just rather hang out there then go to the water parks but I am sure we will check them out at least... and I dont think we would be there all day... so might hit a evening in another park if it works out...

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Great PTR !!

MAY is awesome!! We went last May and are going again this May to celebrate our 10th anniversary!!

I've been booked since last summer too. Got our airfare last month. Not long now. . . 92 days for me!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Yes, I say avoid EMH's at all costs!! We did this last May and never waited more than 15-20 minutes for anything (except Dumbo!) !

 

[libinatorsmom]

We just changed to POFQ Resort for our May Trip and I am trying to find info on it... Would love some reviews from you all.... its our 1st WDW Trip... We were staying at BC but we changed our mind... and changed it this morning.... from what I have read it will fit with our family better... I may have to change a few ADR's better get on that huh... lol since we have a couple resturants 2x and a spoodles breakfast I can live without...

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Stayed at POFQ last May. You can look through my TR for info and lots of pictures!

 

[figment fan21]

We just changed to POFQ Resort for our May Trip and I am trying to find info on it... Would love some reviews from you all.... its our 1st WDW Trip... We were staying at BC but we changed our mind... and changed it this morning.... from what I have read it will fit with our family better... I may have to change a few ADR's better get on that huh... lol since we have a couple resturants 2x and a spoodles breakfast I can live without...

I haven't been there for a while... last time we stayed there it was still dixie landings lol.... but for what its worth the grounds are very beautiful

 

[Marshay]

POFQ is a nice place. They have a good food court and nice swimming pool area (you can also use the Riverside pool too), the boat ride to DTD is nice and relaxing. We stayed there in 2004 with a Grand Gathering and everyone in our group had a good time. However, our room was next to the Food Court area so it was very easy to get to lobby, pool, food, laundry, etc. If we had a room further out, we may not have had the same experience. Room size is 314 sq ft.

Last year we stayed at BC and let me say POFQ doesn't come anywhere close to the luxury, fun and convenience of BC -- however, you also don't have the large price tag$$$$. BC gives you the extras -- larger room, rooms are not as spread out over the resort, STORMALONG BAY is a must-do! and the ability to walk into Epcot and not have to worry about parking or busses is HUGE in my book if you are spending anytime at Epcot, which I assume you will be doing for the Flower Show. A big downside is that BC does not have a food court (they have a marketplace for soup/sandwiches). Room size is 380 sq ft.

Also, BC has lots of entertainment along the Boardwalk (a short walk) and you can watch some of Illuminations w/o going into Epcot. They have movies on the beach or you can take a stroll around the lake. You can also walk or boat to DHS.

If money is not a factor, then it's BC all the way -- wouldn't even consider POFQ twice. However, if I could only afford a moderate and don't plan to go to Epcot or use SAB, then POFQ is my #1 choice.

You'll have a good time at either!

Anyway, there's my 2 cents.

 

[libinatorsmom]

Stayed at POFQ last May. You can look through my TR for info and lots of pictures!

Oh cool - on my way to look... I really think we made the right decsion to change...Hubbys not to sure though...I hope hes not unhappy with it

 

[libinatorsmom]

Stayed at POFQ last May. You can look through my TR for info and lots of pictures!

Oh cool - on my way to look... I really think we made the right decsion to change...Hubbys not to sure though...I hope hes not unhappy with it

 

[libinatorsmom]

Well with the change of our Resort to POFQ I decided to change two of our breakfasts... the spoodles breakfast an the 2nd Cape May Breakfast... so I called this afternoon (honestly I just hung up the phone with a very nice CM)

Got a 10:30am Breakfast at Chef Mickeys (hope we know what we are in for)

And a 9:20am Breakfast at 1900 Park Fair the last day of our trip

I think these are good changes....

 

[lakelandcallsme]

hi.. love your trip report. port orleans FQ has the best food court hands down and the grounds are beautiful. they do a really cool river boat cruise for the kids 4 and up no mommies or dads allowed the kids sail down the river and learn to be a court jester they get a lunch and lots of treasure and treats my dd4 loved it. i loved it for the 1 and 1/2 hours child free to eat breakfast in peace . also you should look into the My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea at the GF wow wow wow every little princesses dream very expensive but well worth it for all the stuff they get the doll is great and you can buy extra clothes for her... have fun

 

[libinatorsmom]

As some of you know I am all for the Dining Plan and the Dulx plan... well dut to the boss being gone today I finally had the chance to sit down and figure out what we are saving... so hear you are....

9 Day 8 Night Stay: (3 X 8 = 24credits) 2 Adults: $69.99(2) X 8 = $1119.84 1 Child(4): $19.99 X 8 = $159.92 = $1279.76 (TOTAL)

We have 14 ADRS: totally 19 Credits (leaves us with 5 credits each for other meals (ie counter service etc)

We have 5 Signature Meals: Yahtsman Steakhouse, Narcoosees, Flying Fish Cafe, Artist Point, & Cinderellas Royal Table (Totally 10 credits)

We have 9 Other ADRS: Cape May Buffet (Dinner), Askerhaus, Coral Reef, Cape May Buffet (Breakfast), Crystal Palace, Biergratan, Chef Mickeys, LeCellier, 1900 Park Fair (Totally 9 Credits)

Doing the WHAT WE THINK WE WOULD EAT senerios using online menus and prices: DH: $549.39 (plus 5 additional credits) ME DW: $513.87 (Plus 5 additional credits DD(4): $195.14 (Plus 5 additional Credits) = $1258.40 (PLUS 5 Additional MEAL CREDITS)

PLUS we get the 2 snacks (2 X 8 = 16 so 16 X 3(estimate) = $48 so $48 X 3= $144) & the Refillable Mug (3 X 12.99 = $38.97) = $182.97 (Snacks and Mug)

SO we have "spendt" $1258.40 + $182.97 = $1441.37

Taking the Price of the Plan $1279.76 and figuring our "spent" $1441.37 - We have already SAVED: $161.61 BUT WE STILL HAVE THE 5 remaing Credits EACH!!!! To be used to fill in meals throughout the stay Breakfast's and Lunches (all dinners are ADRs) = so figure we get appox $10 out of each credit remaining $10 X 15 credits = $150 (this is an estimate) we are saving $311.61 for our meals: plus have tax included (yes we have to pay tips --- but I prefer this as I tip on service - give me good service i will give you a GREAT tip) PLUS we have the ease of all meals being PAID up front and we ARE saving in my eyes a great deal... Our daughters meal plan is essentionally FREE + additional savings for us!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO

OK THATS MY STORY AND I AM STICKING TO IT!!!!!!!!

 

[libinatorsmom]

I so wanted to do the Tea Party for my daughter but I just cant see spending the $$$$ for it... EEEK... so I scratched it off the things to do... SIGH... maybe next time we head to disney we can sneak it in there... as I am hoping i can convince my family to do a GRAND GATHERING in a few years!!!

 

[mousescrapper]

libinatorsmom,

Things are looking good for your trip!

I think you'll really enjoy your latest changes for those 2 brfasts. We really love CM's. It 's so fun and lively! Were doing dinner at 1900 PF for our trip and our looking forward to that too.

I don't have much to say in regards to the resort change BC vs POFQ, as I haven't stayed in either. But in 05 we stayed in POR and we really enjoyed it. We didn't get a chance to take advantge of the resort ammenties, but really enjoyed taking the boat to DTD a couple times. It was a nice and relaxing trip.

Speaking of the tea party. There is also one w/out the doll. Just for girls (not sure of min age) but it is at GF w/ Alice and the Mad Hatter. My DD then 6 did it on her first trip (it was a suprise) and really enjoyed it. It's under $30 w/ tax and includes a photo, and lunch. Just so you know.

I liked your DH's comment about having a tour plan. I just said to my DH this morning we need to sit down agian and go over some more Disney stuff....DH "thought we figured everything out already".... they just don't get it huh?

Keep it coming!