November '08 ~ What Do You Mean It's Over? Should we plan another???

[Dawn68PA]

I received my Unofficial Guide and Passporter in the mail this week. The Passporter - well - I've barely touched it. The Guide is very interesting and those guys are funny! So I'm reading and researching as I haven't booked yet. I'd like to by the end of December though in case they raise rates after Jan 1. Christmas shopping keeps getting in the way though.

 

[KayleeUK]

We will start booking DVC tomorrow and I am keeping my eye on when the flights will be released.

I have this guide book

The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World (Paperback)
by Julie Neal & Mike Neal

It has some great 'different' pictures in it.

I usually get the Passporter too Dawn

 

[firechick139]

Hmmm, I've been wondering if I should get a book like that. I've heard many talking about "The Unofficial Guide" and the Passporter. I just didn't know if there was different information in them that isn't on here. It might be good to get, though, because I don't have to sift through so many threads. Opinions????

 

[Dawn68PA]

I'm really enjoying the Unofficial Guide. These guys are hilarious. When I was reading the section on Pal Mickey I was laughing so hard. There's a lot of sections in the book I won't read though as it won't apply to me. I really enjoyed learning about the time differences between driving yourself and taking the Disney bus. They have that broken down by hotel. For the price, it wouldn't hurt to try it once.

 

[JoBird]

Hey November'ers!

How's the planning going?

Jo

 

[Dawn68PA]

Ours is going...well....kind of lonely. Family isn't into planning particulars yet but we have totally decided on ASMo, 2 rooms (since the DDs are bringing the boyfriends) with the DDP from November 8-15. We will only need a room only for the last night though.

I've been reading and studying about touring the parks but I'm thinking if we get to the park at opening, and since we're going at a slow time of year, we shouldn't need to much planning for that. What do you guys think? Going at opening won't be a problem since the youngest in my group will be 16.

I've narrowed down restaurants I'd like us to eat at but the fam hasn't given any input except for the Sci-Fi. I must include it!

How about everyone else?

 

[Bama mom to 3]

Hey November'ers!

How's the planning going?

Jo

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there hasn't be
en a lot of planning going on here lately. Life got crazy busy all the sudden. Hopefully it slows down by the end of the weekend though and I can get back to planning.

 

[KayleeUK]

How is your planning Jo??

We have booked Boardwalk Villa's up to the 6th November so far and I am adding on day by day

I see the dates are up for the Food and WIne Festival next year :teet:

 

[JoBird]

Oh, my planning, is um, not going so well. It seems that this little thing called Christmas has gotten in the way.

I did subscribe to The unofficial guide website, and saw that my dates are categorized as '7's out of 10's. Now I'm wondering if I should bump it up a week. Hum, that would put me there the same time as some of you...


How's everyone else? Let's keep this bumped and see if we get more November travelers!


Jo

 

[KayleeUK]

I know what you mean Jo. I have my DS 2nd birthday next week too...

If you do bump your date will you be there the same time as me???

I hope all of us November travellers can organise some meets

 

[KayleeUK]

Jo

I have added a link to this thread in my signature, hope that's OK. So other November travellers can join us

 

[Dawn68PA]

Christmas has impacted some of my planning as well. I'm still studying the Unofficial Guide but not much else. After the new year begins, life should slow back down a little.

 

[ShannonRT]

I'm too busy planning the cruise to plan WDW too! And I think my 180 day mark for ADR's will end up being while we're on the ship!

 

[N10CJT]

My girlfriend and I are planning on a return trip next Thankgiving. The trip a couple weeks ago was my first in 12 years, and my girlfriend's first in 15. The same circumstances are in place for us to go next year as well, so right now that's the idea. The rooms are booked!
So barring something unforseen, we'll be November 25th through December 7th (more or less.... the return date is subject to my exact teaching schedule).
We'll be staying at the Beach Club! We really liked it this past time, so I'm happy to stay there once again.

 

[monymony3471]

Hi

Just put a deposit down yesterday.

Nov 28-Dec 7, 2008 for POR. Very excited to be going back this time of year.

Looking forward to passing the time with all of you.

 

[JoBird]

My girlfriend and I are planning on a return trip next Thankgiving. The trip a couple weeks ago was my first in 12 years, and my girlfriend's first in 15. The same circumstances are in place for us to go next year as well, so right now that's the idea. The rooms are booked!
So barring something unforseen, we'll be November 25th through December 7th (more or less.... the return date is subject to my exact teaching schedule).
We'll be staying at the Beach Club! We really liked it this past time, so I'm happy to stay there once again.

Hi and welcome! I will update the list in the OP to show you and your dates.

How was your trip a few weeks ago? What dates were you there, and how were the crowds?

Again, welcome!

JO

 

[JoBird]

Hi

Just put a deposit down yesterday.

Nov 28-Dec 7, 2008 for POR. Very excited to be going back this time of year.

Looking forward to passing the time with all of you.

Welcome to you, too!

We are a lovely group here, just passing the time. Hope you'll stay around awhile with us!

I will update the list with you in it.

Jo

 

[JoBird]

Updated List!


THE OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2008 LIST!
(Are you on it? Well, why not???)

JoBird 10/23 - 11/01 @ POFQ
KayleeUK 10/28 - 11/16 @ ?????
Momtwo4 11/1 - 11/08 @ POR
Firechick139 11/7 - 11/16 @ ASMo
bdcp 11/08 - 11/14 @ SOG
Dawn68PA 11/8 - 11/15 @ ASMo
ShannonRT 11/14 - 11/19 @ Dolphin
BamaMomto3 11/22 - 11/29 @ POR
N10CJT 11/25 - 12/07 @ BC
MonyMony3471 11/28 - 12/07 @POR
LuckyMomoftwo 11/29 - 12/03 @ ? then DCL 12/4-12/7
JRabbit910 ??????

 

[JoBird]

Christmas has impacted some of my planning as well. I'm still studying the Unofficial Guide but not much else. After the new year begins, life should slow back down a little.

I hear ya' sister! We are traveling to South Carolina in 10 days and I can't do anything for getting ready. ugh.

I'm too busy planning the cruise to plan WDW too! And I think my 180 day mark for ADR's will end up being while we're on the ship!

Ohhh, a cruise, you lucky girl you! Where are you cruising to??? Spill it, we want all the details. Hold nothing back.

Jo

I have added a link to this thread in my signature, hope that's OK. So other November travellers can join us

That is perfect! I will do the same.


Okay, here's my planning news...
We changed our dates!!!!!!

Now I am going from 10/23-11/01!
So I am technically an October'er, but my love for all of you shall hold me to this thread.
Kaylee! We will be there at the same time!!!! YAY!

Okay, I have had too much coffee this morning.

My kids still know nothing about the trip.
We are going to surprise them with all of it, just not sure how to do it.


Okay, going to call CRO and change dates.

Have a great day everyone.

JO

 

[monymony3471]

I hear ya' sister! We are traveling to South Carolina in 10 days and I can't do anything for getting ready. ugh.

Ohhh, a cruise, you lucky girl you! Where are you cruising to??? Spill it, we want all the details. Hold nothing back.



That is perfect! I will do the same.


Okay, here's my planning news...
We changed our dates!!!!!!

Now I am going from 10/23-11/01!
So I am technically an October'er, but my love for all of you shall hold me to this thread.
Kaylee! We will be there at the same time!!!! YAY!

Okay, I have had too much coffee this morning.

My kids still know nothing about the trip.
We are going to surprise them with all of it, just not sure how to do it.


Okay, going to call CRO and change dates.

Have a great day everyone.

JO

To sum up what we did last year, my kids found out the morning we woke up at the airport. It's all in my trip report. If you want to read or just look at all the pics. We went the same time and WDW was all decorated for Christmas. Just beautiful.

It's not like you don't have any time or anything............