May 2010, let's countdown together!

[sharonmickey]

Just booked a trip for May 11 - 16, staying at POP. DD's friend is doing at internship at Disney through May 20. Once Penn State finishes spring semester we are going to Disney!!!

I didn't think we'd make another trip for a long time because it's just DD and I now. I don't ride much so she is bored riding alone. With her friend there she will have someone to ride with for at least one day, possibly two.

 

[brinalyn530]

Hello everyone! My DS9 and I will be at ASSports from May 1st through the 8th. We are both very excited!

I'm a little nervous about how busy it might be, we've only ever been in January or February when we could practically walk onto just about anything (which is always amazing). Are there typically higher crowds in early May?

Also, does anyone know how to check to see if there are any kid's sports events going on? This is our first stay in a value and I've heard horror stories about the cheerleaders and marching bands !

We're trying out the QS dining plan, so I only have a few ADRs - Planet Hollywood on our arrival night - it's kind of tradition to go to DTD on our first night and TRex was all booked up; Tusker House character breakfast; and breakfast at Kona on our departure day - I am dying to try the Tonga Toast!

Again, we are super excited, but I'm a little concerned about crowd levels and not being able to sleep because of rowdiness at the resort - can anyone help to put my mind at ease?

Thanks!

Bree

 

[mkleinbe]

We go at the end of May/early June so I can't comment on early May crowds. I don't think they're too bad though.

 

[LittleWonders]

Yeah, May 16th - 22nd at Bay Lake Tower!!

 

[pharmgirl69]

We will be staying at POFQ May 14 - 23rd! Can't wait....where do I find the ticker thingy?

 

[mommyintn]

We're in and booked at CSR May 22-27th!! Can't wait!!

 

[pharmgirl69]

To see if my ticker is working....

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hello everyone! My DS9 and I will be at ASSports from May 1st through the 8th. We are both very excited!

I'm a little nervous about how busy it might be, we've only ever been in January or February when we could practically walk onto just about anything (which is always amazing). Are there typically higher crowds in early May?

Also, does anyone know how to check to see if there are any kid's sports events going on? This is our first stay in a value and I've heard horror stories about the cheerleaders and marching bands !

We're trying out the QS dining plan, so I only have a few ADRs - Planet Hollywood on our arrival night - it's kind of tradition to go to DTD on our first night and TRex was all booked up; Tusker House character breakfast; and breakfast at Kona on our departure day - I am dying to try the Tonga Toast!

Again, we are super excited, but I'm a little concerned about crowd levels and not being able to sleep because of rowdiness at the resort - can anyone help to put my mind at ease?

Thanks!

Bree

I've been going the first week of May for my birthday since 2006 and while the crowds are a bit more than Jan/early Feb they really aren't bad-especially if you get to the parks for robe drop. I think there are far fewer tour groups in May than January. Last year it was HOT!!!! Like 98 hot. That was tough for me going from a very cold spring here in MA to that hot. I also went in August and it was hotter in May. Most years it is in the hight 80's/low 90's. I do remember at least one night on all those trips wearing jeans at night and a long sleeve denim shirt but most times shorts and T's are fine.

I haven't read about anything going on in the All Stars the first week of May. I've stayed at Movies & Music and they are fun. I think you'll be fine and being at sports means if they do share buses you'll be the first one picked up/dropped off.

Did you know that the Polynesian's quick service place-Captain Cooks also serves Tonga Toast? You could use a CS credit there.

Have you considered doing the Give a Day/Get a Day? You have to buy tickets to get the DDP but you could use the Give a Day vouchers for fast passes.

I'm sure you'll have a blast!!!! I can't wait to go with my DS(9)!!!

 

[brinalyn530]

I've been going the first week of May for my birthday since 2006 and while the crowds are a bit more than Jan/early Feb they really aren't bad-especially if you get to the parks for robe drop. I think there are far fewer tour groups in May than January. Last year it was HOT!!!! Like 98 hot. That was tough for me going from a very cold spring here in MA to that hot. I also went in August and it was hotter in May. Most years it is in the hight 80's/low 90's. I do remember at least one night on all those trips wearing jeans at night and a long sleeve denim shirt but most times shorts and T's are fine.

I haven't read about anything going on in the All Stars the first week of May. I've stayed at Movies & Music and they are fun. I think you'll be fine and being at sports means if they do share buses you'll be the first one picked up/dropped off.

Did you know that the Polynesian's quick service place-Captain Cooks also serves Tonga Toast? You could use a CS credit there.

Have you considered doing the Give a Day/Get a Day? You have to buy tickets to get the DDP but you could use the Give a Day vouchers for fast passes.

I'm sure you'll have a blast!!!! I can't wait to go with my DS(9)!!!

Thanks so much lovesdumbo!

I did not know that Captain Cooks had Tonga Toast - I may just have to have it twice !

I did look into the GAD but it seems like 90% of our options are at the horse farm near us and I'm not all too comfortable around horses. Out of the rest, I couldn't find anything that jives with our schedule - between boy scouts, basketball, school and work I just can't make the few options we had work. It might be worth it to check again though - those fastpasses sure would be nice!

Thanks again and enjoy your trip!

Bree

 

[sunraydb]

We'll be there May 21st to June 4th.

 

[happymomof1]

uh oh

 

[happymomof1]

uh-oh-guess not. How do I cut and paste my info from magicalkingdoms.com to get it to work? anyone know??

 

[happymomof1]

uh oh

 

[wdwdasiy]

We are in too!! We will be at POR May 27-June 5. Counting down the days!!

 

[TiggerFamily]

May 1 to 8 at Yacht Club, club lever. I wish it was sooner

 

[steelernut]

Checking into say we are going on our first trip to WDW and we are so excited!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Supermom3]

Just made our ressies today for May 27th-June 4th. We've never been this time of year. We usually go in February. I'm looking forward to it being warmer so that we can swim and maybe do a water park. I'm a little nervous about the Memorial Day crowds and the daily afternoon thunderstorms. I'm so excited for Star Wars weekends for my boys and DD3 can't wait to meet Princess Tiana.

 

[simzac]

All Star Sports May 16-22

 

[Nayan]

May 9-14th! We usually stay at ASMu but this time we're staying in the cabins at FW. Imagine that, vacation and they want me to cook . Actually we planned it that way with our schedule this time so we can save some money and afford a bit nicer place. And it sounds crazy, but I'm already planning October.

 

[coloradodaisy]

We are taking our first family trip to Disney May 11-18th. I am so excited!!! My kids will be 4 and 6 when we go. We did one day at Disneyland last winter and it was practically the most perfect day ever. I did Disney many times as a kid and the last time I was there was in 2003 for my honeymoon. I cannot wait to go back!!!

We are staying at the All Star Movies Resort. I am hopeful we will have a wonderful time there. I've stayed at the Poly for our honeymoon, and we stayed in some townhomes twice, they were walking distance to downtown Disney and were Disney property but they are gone now, I think maybe the beach club resort is there? I don't really know, so much has changed. I just can't wait to get down there!!!