We were there at Thanksgiving 2010 and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Crowd Calendars put it at a 10, but I felt that Star Wars Weekend was worse.
I just wouldn't go to the Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving b/c everyone else goes there. We hit up Epcot and other than the usual Soarin issue, there weren't any big lines.
And with that said, we are headed back November 15-25 this year. Here's to hoping that tradition holds on free dining as long as you arrive the Thursday before Thansgiving.
I could definitely live with my kids missing 2 days of school and would LOVE 2 extra days at Disney. However, if we couldn't get the Free Dining, we certainly couldn't afford another 2 days.....I understand about the discount . I keep calling to see if I have a pin . The Cm asked if i wanted to know anything else I said no he asked if that was what the last calls had been for. I replied yes he joked because I had called 16 times. I said release free dinning or give me a pin and I will stop calling.I would love to go the week after thanksgiving Dh can't get vacation deer season here . So we are going mid Nov the kids schools have in-service days so we will only miss 3 days and the school is great about it. Good luck .
You're my idol!" Deluxe is definitely the way to go to impress someone! After always staying in mods (mainly POR), the first time we stayed in a deluxe- AKL, happened to be on a business trip (yep, i looked to see if any Disney hotels were on the approved list!)----DH was hooked. He was like, why did we ever stay anywhere else? LOL! So that led us to buy DVC so we can always stay deluxe now! Can't wait to hear what plans you have!!!"
Ahh I totally agree! We talked about it tonight and decided on staying at the Beach Club!!! I am so excited- we love the pool and the breakfast buffet and the seafood buffet for dinner. It will also be super nice being in walking distance to Epcot for F&W.
Now what is the best way to go about getting a PIN that everyone speaks of? I would love to get the Free Dining one because that would be right up my SO alley to not have to pay for meals OOP when we are there! Is it best to wait to hear when public dates for Free Dining are announced (or if they even are)? I'm a little confused as to how it all works so any info would be appreciated!!
You will love CRT! 
Welcome!
I don't think it was you. I had trouble yesterday and last night also. The boards were sooooo slow. I finally just gave up. Glad you were able to post tonight!
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Well, the maker of the cute hipsters I posted about earlier got back with me. She has an etsy shop, but her prices, while priced appropriately for the amount of detail she does, is a bit out of my price range. Instead I found a pattern online for a similar bag. I'm going to attempt to make one myself minus the applique. I'm not even sure if I'm going to do it Disney related. I think it will be perfect for DD to carry her autograph book around in Disney. Now I just have to find a backpack or something for DS.
Good morning ya'll.
mommyof3....I have one question about your meal plans....... On the days that you have 3 TS meals in one day. Is this possibly to much time in resturants for your children?
I am not sure...we will have an early breakfast, then a lunch about 1230 then dinner about 7. I figure by the end of the week they will be tired anyway like usual. It should be fine...its not set in stone yet...so many good places to eat
You make me giggle.
We FINALLY got it all figured out! Only one signature ADR but thats fine...the trip is all about the kiddos anyway!!! So excited the hard part is done! I have been trying to figure out what places to eat at in Epcot other than Coral Reef.....so we finally settledd on just doing CS for lunch that day and Via Napoli for dinner....you are right though guys...too much food 
but this way, we have 3 sitdowns on DHS-which isnt a big park anyway- and on our 2nd MK day, which will be a slow day anyway..... so this way everybody gets the places they want 
Sunday-arrive
B
L Rain Forest cafe (maybe)
D Whispering Canyon Cafe
Monday-AK/DTD
B Tusker House
L
D T-Rex
Tuesday-MK/MVMCP
B
L
D Grand Floridian Cafe
Wednesday-DHS
B Hollywood and Vine
L Sci-Fi DIne In Theater
D 50's Prime Time Cafe
Thursday-Waterpark
B Supercalifragalistic Breakfast @1900 PF
L
D Cape May cafe
Friday-MK(since this be our 2nd full day at the MK, the kids will be kind of tired so 3 sit downs will work for this day)
B Crystal Palace
L Plaza Restuarant
D Cinderellas Round Table
Saturday-Epcot
B Princess Breakfast @ Akershus
L
D Via Napoli
SUnday-leave
B Chef Mickeys
Now if only my passporter would get here
hope he doesn't change his mind!
I just scared my dh last night with a trip staying at POR for only 7 nights
My DH doesn't even know how much ours is costing, and I plan to keep it that way. Of course, he won't ask because deep down he doesn't want to know. He just knows I have a vacation savings account that I have money go into each month and that pays for all of our vacations. He's happy taking a back seat and letting me deal with all that.
How do you get a PIN??? I sent away for the DVD last year and again this week. Do they show up in emails, in the regular mail? I'm afraid I may have missed something YIKES
Im on one of those too...hoping to lose 17 pounds Iv put a few on over the holidays and my girls got a cake pop maker for Christmas which IS NOT helping!!! 
Looks great!!!
The pricing is a bit steep, but hopefully some discount codes will come out in a few months.
Your DS is going to love it! 10 days is awesome!! We will be there for 8 full days, and I'm so excited! Last time we were there for 5 days, and it was just too short.
I'm on a Disney Diet too!! Check out the Biggest Loser thread link below for some inspiration! You're welcome to join. It's nice to know a lot of people are working for the same goal.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2850167
POR is big and so is Carribean...if you dont want a BIG resort maybe POFQ? I love PORWe stayed only oce for 3 days but it is soooo nice!!!! PIN's can come in email form, snail mail for or be a General Public code....either of which I am hoping forI'm hoping to afford 10 nights - anyway that is what I am planning for.
I see many are staying at POR what about Caribbean? Any advise for which would be best for 3 people, one is a seinor citizen who has issues with walking to far and one is a very energetic boy who will nearly be 5?
We will only be there 7 FULL days-well our arrival day is a 3/4 day
Ill admit I have joined the group but havent made much progress... I think its women problems
Oh the WL...I would 
to stay there one day!!! 
