November 2012 Trip planners #4~almost Disney time! Everyone welcome!

[MichaelAaronsmom09]

I just saw that you were from Texas too! We're coming the 17th through the 24th so we'll be there at the same time! We're 78 days until we leave and 79 days until we arrive. I can't wait!

How exciting! I'm assuming you're driving? We were too, but its too long of a drive! =/

 

[MichaelAaronsmom09]

PH is a lot like the Hard Rock Cafe. Memorabilia and American food. Burgers, fries, chicken, etc. Pretty standard stuff. You go for the atmosphere and while the food isn't bad, it's no different than an Applebee's or something like that. Prices are jacked up because of the theme and in this case, because of the Disney association. I've been to a few, including DTD and typically enjoy it. It's currently sitting in an open spot that we have one evening that we wanted to hit DTD. We will have the $15 off voucher due to the DDP so that's part of the attraction to it. T-Rex looks like fun although I'm sure my kids would be terrified of it, as they were at Rainforest Cafe. Since you got a reservation there I'd say go for that and have a blast!

My kiddo loves dinosaurs more than anything, I hope he doesn't get scared once we're there!

 

[squirrel4569]

How exciting! I'm assuming you're driving? We were too, but its too long of a drive! =/

Yeah, we're driving. It's really not that bad of a drive distance wise. We have family in Michigan so we drive up there all the time and it's the same distance. 1100-1200 miles depending on which way you take. Our plan is to pick our oldest up from school and leave straight from there. We should arrive around noon on Saturday and are hoping that we can get checked in then, although we're not holding our breath on it. We flew last time we went, but that was Labor Day week and the economy was still a bit sluggish so we got a great deal on flights. I haven't seen anything for less than about $450 a person and for four people that eats up a lot of coin, especially when we can do the whole trip for less than that in gas. Plus then we have our car when we get there and that gives us some more flexibility with things.

 

[Tulles]

So now with the new deal on the add ons it would only be $22 each extra to add the waterpark & more option. We already have park hoppers. Am I crazy to even consider this?

 

[MomofKatie]

So now with the new deal on the add ons it would only be $22 each extra to add the waterpark & more option. We already have park hoppers. Am I crazy to even consider this?

Depends- will you have any extra time to schedule waterpark and/or DQ visits? I find that we have a tough time squeezing in either unless we are staying for at least 8 days. Working around TS dining with Free Dining makes it even harder for us to get to the waterparks or DQ.

If you think you have time, I say go ahead. Otherwise, save the extra $$.

 

[TruBlu]

That's great! I think you'll be very glad you did it. And I love Teppan Edo!

Us too! Last trip our boys made us CANCEL LE CELLIER so we could eat there twice. No complaints from me!!!

 

[FaerieFire]

So now with the new deal on the add ons it would only be $22 each extra to add the waterpark & more option. We already have park hoppers. Am I crazy to even consider this?

If you expect to go to a water park at all, it makes sense, because that's less than the cost of the water park entry. It's also in the neighborhood of the mini-golf and DisneyQuest costs, so if you're possibly doing any of those things, it seems to make sense to me. When I read that the cost was so little, I added it without question. I'm planning one water park day, and even if we only do that, it paid for itself. The theory seems to be that they're hoping to spread out the park crowds more by encouraging people to do the water parks, mini-golf and DisneyQuest, so they are all but giving it away.

The only thing that gave me pause was in considering a possible upgrade to AP, because if you have WPF&M and you upgrade to AP, you have to get Premier, which is a good bit more expensive. If you won't use more than a few of the WPF&M entries in a year, it stops making financial sense when you might upgrade to AP.

°o° Lace — Planning our second WDW adventure, 11/1-12 AoA-LM (Sent from my iPad using DISBoards)

 

[disneychic2]

So now with the new deal on the add ons it would only be $22 each extra to add the waterpark & more option. We already have park hoppers. Am I crazy to even consider this?

I don't think it's crazy at all. If you only make one trip to the WP it is worth it. When we include that option we just designate a day for it. We rarely spend all day there and we almost always do the mini golf while we're in the area. In addition, we would sometimes fit it in after lunch when the crowds were low and we could spend 2 or 3 hours just running from slide to slide.

 

[disneychic2]

Good Morning Everyone!!



Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Our DD, DSIL and DGD will be leaving to go back to Virginia tomorrow. But he's looking for work (including in Ohio), so they may be back soon. Our DD is due with their second child late October, so they are hoping to get settled...like nowish!!

Our son who lives in Florida is coming home on Monday for a couple of days. He is testifying in a murder trial and is being flown here by the prosecution. They want him as a character witness. He's nervous and I'm going to be going to the court with him and we'll be glad when he's done, but we're anxious to see him.

 

[Smileybug]

Us too! Last trip our boys made us CANCEL LE CELLIER so we could eat there twice. No complaints from me!!!

You cancelled Le Ceiller ........ willingly?

If you expect to go to a water park at all, it makes sense, because that's less than the cost of the water park entry. It's also in the neighborhood of the mini-golf and DisneyQuest costs, so if you're possibly doing any of those things, it seems to make sense to me. When I read that the cost was so little, I added it without question. I'm planning one water park day, and even if we only do that, it paid for itself. The theory seems to be that they're hoping to spread out the park crowds more by encouraging people to do the water parks, mini-golf and DisneyQuest, so they are all but giving it away.

The only thing that gave me pause was in considering a possible upgrade to AP, because if you have WPF&M and you upgrade to AP, you have to get Premier, which is a good bit more expensive. If you won't use more than a few of the WPF&M entries in a year, it stops making financial sense when you might upgrade to AP.

°o° Lace — Planning our second WDW adventure, 11/1-12 AoA-LM (Sent from my iPad using DISBoards)

When did this offer start? Now I'm going to have to decide on adding this or not. And fast. I'm paying the trip off today. Its just hubby and I but we have been talking about doing a water park.

Good Morning Everyone!!



Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Our DD, DSIL and DGD will be leaving to go back to Virginia tomorrow. But he's looking for work (including in Ohio), so they may be back soon. Our DD is due with their second child late October, so they are hoping to get settled...like nowish!!

Our son who lives in Florida is coming home on Monday for a couple of days. He is testifying in a murder trial and is being flown here by the prosecution. They want him as a character witness. He's nervous and I'm going to be going to the court with him and we'll be glad when he's done, but we're anxious to see him.

I hope you DSil finds something that really fits VERY SOON.

And your DS.... WOW!! I'm sure he will appreciate the extra support from you being there.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

we have the waterpark and more option and have a whole day set up for BB! We will go to Disneyquest too.

On this side of the monitor, my girls are leaving today for the beach with my parents! They will be gone til Monday night! what will I do with myself LOL

 

[Smileybug]

we have the waterpark and more option and have a whole day set up for BB! We will go to Disneyquest too.

On this side of the monitor, my girls are leaving today for the beach with my parents! They will be gone til Monday night! what will I do with myself LOL

The options are endless!!

 

[TruBlu]

You cancelled Le Ceiller ........ willingly?

I couldn't believe it either! We were supposed to eat there twice and Teppan Edo once. After one meal at each place the boys (DH included) REALLY wanted TE again!!! SO - we cancelled LeC and did stand-by for lunch at TE.

Then when planning this trip they said they didn't want LeC at all! We're trying Cape May instead - hard to argue with unlimited crab legs.

 

[kerriemiller]

we have the waterpark and more option and have a whole day set up for BB! We will go to Disneyquest too.

On this side of the monitor, my girls are leaving today for the beach with my parents! They will be gone til Monday night! what will I do with myself LOL

I think I remember you got photopass plus right? Im sure you know there is a portrait studio in DTD. I believe you can go to the studio and have potraits taken for free. Would be kind of cool after BBB.

The loss of free dining isnt breaking my heart. The room discount is what we really wanted anyway. But that means we need to cancel some ADRs. I was pretty excited about Boma. And we dont usually do breakfast which I really love breakfast and we had 3 booked the only one we are keeping is CM.
So this is what we have

11-12 Chef Mickey 7:10am
11-13 tea at GF 3:20pm
11-14 1900 PF 5:00pm
11-15 Liberty Tree 1:05pm
11-16 CRT 2:15pm

Which seeing the list is still a lot. And we also decide to stay off site on 11-9. We'll get up go to AKL check in to get our tickets and then go to DHS. Which if all goes well we will get a little bit ahead with the EMH.
And BTW these changes are in effect because of a "surprise" trip to Puerto Rico in Jan with out the kids!!!!

 

[CristinaML]

After our discussions a couple months ago I set my plans to involve picking up my park passes three days before the reservation they are attached to, can someon PLEASE remind me of where I can get them. I recall Downtown Disney but not where downtown. Thanks!

 

[Tulles]

We already planned a day at BB because the 3 adults have 1 day left each on our old tickets (pre-2005 *no expiry*) and we were going to pay for the kids tickets OOP. Now on our first day we already planned to go to DTD. Now I think I'll get DH to take the kids to DQ so DMIL and I can do some solo shopping. Plus I always wanted to try some of the mini-putt courses. We're there for 10 days total with 6 day park hoppers so definately have time to fit in a couple of visits to BB. Okay I'm convinced. WP&M it is! I'm going to add it to our 4 day tickets (we have 2 sets b/c of our split stay and FD) so that gives us more options and if we don't use them all I won't feel like they're wasted.

smileybug I have to ask what was Boo Boo Gate 2012? Did it have anything to do with that crazy show Honey Boo Boo?

 

[mamamini]

I wonder, I have already bought WP tickets with hoppers at the old price. Do you think if I called in they would give me a credit for the difference?

 

[FaerieFire]

When did this offer start? Now I'm going to have to decide on adding this or not. And fast. I'm paying the trip off today. Its just hubby and I but we have been talking about doing a water park.

This was with the change in ticket prices in June. Prices for tickets went up, but the combo with WPF&M dropped the cost of the add-on to where it's hard to refuse if you think you might go at all. I'm not sure if it ends up being a bargain for those who already bought tickets at the lower price, but for those of us who waited, it's a pretty good deal.

°o° Lace — Planning our second WDW adventure, 11/1-12 AoA-LM (Sent from my iPad using DISBoards)

 

[FaerieFire]

After our discussions a couple months ago I set my plans to involve picking up my park passes three days before the reservation they are attached to, can someon PLEASE remind me of where I can get them. I recall Downtown Disney but not where downtown. Thanks!

I believe it was Guest Services at DTD. It should be in one of Cheshire Figment's posts...

°o° Lace — Planning our second WDW adventure, 11/1-12 AoA-LM (Sent from my iPad using DISBoards)

 

[Divaofdisney]

Good Day everyone!!

Its absolutely beautiful here in Ocean Pines!! Its going to be a warm and sunny weekend, so I imagine Ocean City will be packed- at least the beach will. As far as the water park goes, we are also planning a day there, but will just pay out of pocket for our day there- price wise it just makes sense. To add it to our package would increase our cost alot more. And since we only have one day to go, it more cost effective for us. We would so much prefer Typhoon Lagoon- its our favorite but since its closed, we will head over to BB. Should still be a fun day.

Well my DH and Rachel are taking this mamma out for dinner tonight for my birthday!! Hard to believe this old mamma is 50 today!! I just can't get over the fact that I am half a century old---where does the time go??? But then again you are as young as you feel so I am choosing to feel young and vibrant- even though there are days I definitely don't feel that way.

Hope you have a incredible day and an wonderful Labor Day weekend!!!