No longer going to disney!!!!

[OhioDisneyLover]

CBR is great. We have stayed their twice. My mom, sister and nephew stayed there twice as well, although different years. I think that you will really emjoy it. We did. I love, love, love their gift shop and actually make a point to go there as much as possible, even if we are not staying there.

When we stayed at the Dolphin we were able to get ADR's. The difference is that you can't book the entire trip at the same time. You can just book 180 (at that time) out...one day at a time.

Looking forward to your updated itinerary.

 

[Disneyfan71]

CBR is great. We have stayed their twice. My mom, sister and nephew stayed there twice as well, although different years. I think that you will really emjoy it. We did. I love, love, love their gift shop and actually make a point to go there as much as possible, even if we are not staying there.

When we stayed at the Dolphin we were able to get ADR's. The difference is that you can't book the entire trip at the same time. You can just book 180 (at that time) out...one day at a time.

Looking forward to your updated itinerary.

Well then we could have stayed at the Dolphin I didn't know you could make ADR's if you stayed there--but can't go on the dining plan..which is fine by me. But still, we're getting a good deal with the buy four, get three free nights

Last year we went to Ft. Lauderdale and the motel we stayed at was like a Carribean Resort That's what attracted me to the CBR!!! Thanks

 

[jewels1916]

Just go caught up! I've been out of the loop for several pages!
Still no luck on Le Cellier yet? Bummer! I was there in September and my parents and I agreed that it was our favorite place we ate on the whole trip.

You changed one of your ADRs to 50s Prime Time Diner...have you eaten there before? I'm curious about that place.

 

[Disneyfan71]

Just go caught up! I've been out of the loop for several pages!
Still no luck on Le Cellier yet? Bummer! I was there in September and my parents and I agreed that it was our favorite place we ate on the whole trip.

You changed one of your ADRs to 50s Prime Time Diner...have you eaten there before? I'm curious about that place.

I need to call back and ask if there's been a dinner cancellation at Le Cellier---we could only get lunch.

I've been to 50's Prime Time---it's really neat and it's like those 50's style kitchens w/ the metal tables. The waitresses act like they're your mother and say stuff like, "keep your elbows off the table," and "be sure to eat all your vegetables." The interaction is pretty awesome

 

[bertegirl]

Can't wait to start reading. Just found your thread.

 

[Disneyfan71]

Can't wait to start reading. Just found your thread.

Welcome Be sure to go back to the beginning if you haven't already!!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Thank you everyone who has joined my PTR...We're VERY excited about our trip. So far nothing else has changed. Well I calling Disney on Friday to make our first deposit. I was told last week that I could make a one time extension on our deposit, and well I did. So come Friday we'll make our deposit.

Our ADR's haven't changed. However if we like CBR too much, we might decide to take an afternoon off and hang out, just depends on our mood and how tired we are. Of course I LOVE Disney and don't want to miss out. Yet at the same time I want to have some R&R too

I keep checking the mail for our planning DVD And the maps too.

Some of our must do's are as follows:
1. Ride Space Mountain
2. Big Thunder Mountain Rail Road
3. Splash Mountain
4. Test Track
5. Soarin'
6. Mission Space
7. Spaceship Earth
8. Mickey's Philharmagic

Of course there are other things too...but that's just a little taste

 

[jewels1916]

Love your must-do list. Mickey's Philharmagic is one of my favorites. When I was there in September, I believe we did it 3 times. I like to make it the very last thing I do before we leave WDW. It just seems like the perfect way to end the trip, since it has soooo many good characters. And I am still waiting for my planning dvd too. Grrr...

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Great must do list!!! Make sure you ride Space Mt as many times as you can since it's going down for rehab and wont be the same when it reopens. I'm so bummed it's going to be closed on my trip. Good luck with getting dinner ADR at Le Cellier. Let us know if you get it!!!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Love your must-do list. Mickey's Philharmagic is one of my favorites. When I was there in September, I believe we did it 3 times. I like to make it the very last thing I do before we leave WDW. It just seems like the perfect way to end the trip, since it has soooo many good characters. And I am still waiting for my planning dvd too. Grrr...

Yes I've never seen it and it looks so neat, plus it's in 3-D And I love Mickey Mouse. I'm certain we'll see it a few times. Most of our time will be spent at MK b/c well, it's the first major theme park I ever went to..and it means a lot to me.

Great must do list!!! Make sure you ride Space Mt as many times as you can since it's going down for rehab and wont be the same when it reopens. I'm so bummed it's going to be closed on my trip. Good luck with getting dinner ADR at Le Cellier. Let us know if you get it!!!

Oh don't worry I'll be riding space mountain as much as possible. I remember riding it for the first time and I was SOOOO scared. Now though, it's just a lot of fun.

 

[lmillercrew]

Followed you over from another PTR and noticed that you are there the exact same dates as we are!!! We are at POR June 16-25!!! Hope I see you wandering around the world

 

[Disneyfan71]

Followed you over from another PTR and noticed that you are there the exact same dates as we are!!! We are at POR June 16-25!!! Hope I see you wandering around the world

Oh I changed it...We're actually going in April now. I wanted to take advantage of the 4/3 deal (four nights, three free) AND the fact that Space Mountain will still be open. It's closing down for refurb on April 19th

 

[lmillercrew]

Oh I changed it...We're actually going in April now. I wanted to take advantage of the 4/3 deal (four nights, three free) AND the fact that Space Mountain will still be open. It's closing down for refurb on April 19th

Oh, Oh well. I still look forward to reading your PTR. We are taking advantage of the 4/3 deal and we got a AAA discount too. I'm bummed about SM being down. Why couldn't they fix it in the off season??

 

[Disneyfan71]

Oh, Oh well. I still look forward to reading your PTR. We are taking advantage of the 4/3 deal and we got a AAA discount too. I'm bummed about SM being down. Why couldn't they fix it in the off season??

That's a good question. From what I read it's going to be down most of 2009 and needs a MAJOR overhaul. If we don't get all our money in time, we might have to change our reservation to stay at Pop Century...but at this point we're going in April

 

[lmillercrew]

POP always intrigues me. We've had friends stay there, but our family it too big right now, so we'd have to get two rooms and I'd rather not spend the extra $$ on it. Here's hoping you get your money!

 

[Disneyfan71]

POP always intrigues me. We've had friends stay there, but our family it too big right now, so we'd have to get two rooms and I'd rather not spend the extra $$ on it. Here's hoping you get your money!

Thanks...We should get our tax refund soon but that's not going to pay for it all--but there's more money coming too. If we don't get it all we will definitely go in June--just not sure if we'll be able to get the 4/3 deal or not. I love the pictures of Pop though

 

[lmillercrew]

I thought that the 4/3 deal runs through June. We are actually getting 6/3, so nine nights. WOOHOO!!

 

[Disneyfan71]

I thought that the 4/3 deal runs through June. We are actually getting 6/3, so nine nights. WOOHOO!!

We had to book before Jan. 24th which I did but figured it would be easier to go in April--not as hot and Space Mountain will be open. But if we have to re-arrange our schedule I'm hoping they will honor the 4/3 deal. Well 6/3 since we're staying nine nights

 

[Disneyfan71]

OK...so here's the thing. I went to Disney's site and they've extended the 4/3 deal to where you can book through March 29th....So now I'm faced with staying somewhere else and going in June instead!!!! Pro's and Con's are abound of course.

Pro's of going in April:
-Space Mountain is still open
-Not as hot
-Get to go sooner than later

Con's of going in April:
-CROWDED
-Cooler
-Can't stay as long b/c my wife is only off for a week
-Payment is due Feb. 17th and I'm not sure if we'll even have all the money before then.


Pro's of going in June:
-Will have more time to save money
-Can stay somewhere nicer
-Parks are open later that I know of
-Not nearly as crowded

Con's of Going in June:
-HOTTER
-No Space Mountain

As you can see I'm having a time here..I've been pricing around and if we drive, we can stay at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian. If we fly, then we'll have to stay at a moderate resort!!! I just don't know what to do. And I shouldn't go because a certain ride will be closed (If we go in June) I mean there will be others open

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Ok if you really want my opinion...Go in June. It's not that hot. I mean 80 and 90s. Then again I'm use to that because I live in GA. Humidity, hot sticky weather is my daily life in the summer. I went in June last year and barely waited for any ride. I think I posted the dates but it was the second week I think. I do remember that the soarin line was 45 minutes at about 10 am, which is to be expected.

Only that one ride will be closed (and TTA which connects)....more of a reason to take another trip when it opens again!

Now the big pro that makes me think you should go in June..GF or Poly!!! OMG those are like a dream to me. I would so jump on just driving and staying at the Disney resort of all Disney resorts! LOL How long will your drive be? Plus didn't you say you get to stay longer if you go in June?

I've seen pics of april crowds and they sometimes seem manageable and other times wow. Unbelievable!

Just my two cents but when I read you could stay at those resorts if you wait, I just had to say go for it!

The best thing about all this is that no matter what you decide you will have fun when you get there!