NOVEMBER 2012 Trip Planners Part 2~yes there IS another!

[FireRN]

I'm excited to request to be added to the arrival list for 11/29-12/6 and the party for 12/4

Of course subject to change if free dining comes out with different dates from the pin everyone else has

 

[kaileighbug]

That's the thing, we'd eat the soda/dessert if it was included, but that isn't really saving us money since we'd get a soda at like 25% of meals otherwise and just drink ice water the rest and I'm rarely if ever getting dessert with a counter-service meal.

I understand different strokes for different folks, etc, but there seems to be almost universal praise for FD being the holy grail of discounts.

I think we are just a unique case where there is only two of us, we don't each much dessert or drink much soda, are visiting twice in the same year so we have APs, and will be purchasing TiW and eating table service for about half our dinners.

Seems like you can make FD be worth a lot more than it is for us by trying to get every cent worth, but then I feel like FD is taking over my vacation

Hoping for a decent 20-30% AP discount!

We like it because it allows us to eat what we want. My DD and I usually split quick service meals as well. This way we have more meals covered. The only thing I might need to bring are some snack stuff for the room.

I am seriously trying to convince DH to get rid of Fantasmic! He hasnt said yes yet...he keeps saying 'WHAT?!?!" YOu had to have it!" but I told him if I keep it I will have to get rid of Chef Mickeys breakfast and he really wants that so we will see

Nothing like giving them a choice.....lol Have to let him think it is his choice....

 

[Mickeygirl33]

Add us to the list for 11/7-11/12 with MVMCP on 11/9. I'm extremely excited. This is our 2nd trip back.

 

[Happy Mom2]

I just read ticket prices are going up on Sunday. If you don't have your package booked yet or your tickets bought, do it before Sunday!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2935440

As much as the prices keep going up, this may be our last trip for a few years.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I just read ticket prices are going up on Sunday. If you don't have your package booked yet or your tickets bought, do it before Sunday!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2935440

As much as the prices keep going up, this may be our last trip for a few years.

so as long as your package is booked itll stay the same price right?

 

[Melodious]

We are starting our trip that weekend too- probably arriving on thursday 11/8. hitting F&W friday am and sunday am. Veteran's day, monday isn't necessarily a holiday for a lot of people. It isn't for us at work at least and not for our school district. So hoping a lot of locals have to work and won't be there and hoping most of the Jersey week crowd has either departed or IS departing that day. So I imagine Monday won't be that bad, but still crowded of course, as it is the last day of the festival. I think we are going to keep our schedule to go on sunday am. we are doing MVMCP Monday night and I'd like to keep Monday am open to rest and shop at DTD, but if it sounds like Monday am might be less crowded than Sunday, i might just switch it!

Hmm It sounds like Monday might be less crowded than Sunday...but we have two ADRS on Monday, including an 8:05am at the Castle that will be very difficult to change I think we'll have to just deal with the Sunday crowd though I am still hoping that a blog like easywdw will come out with some thoughts on the matter

 

[mommyof3princess27]

so as long as your package is booked itll stay the same price right?

Called a CM...it willstay the same as long as you are booked BEFORE the increase

 

[disjenne]

so as long as your package is booked itll stay the same price right?

Yes! I called this afternoon to double check and it will according to the CM I talked with.

 

[disjenne]

Here is the link to photo's of the Disney Junior Encyclopedia that we are using as an autograph book. If you have any questions please let me know! {Hope I post this correctly}

http://photobucket.com/disjenneautographbook

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Here is the link to photo's of the Disney Junior Encyclopedia that we are using as an autograph book. If you have any questions please let me know! {Hope I post this correctly}

http://photobucket.com/disjenneautographbook

Thats the one I bought!!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

So Im reading the ticket increase thread and someone is saying if you add days later itll be the highter price?!? I asked a CM and she said no... And something about gate prices

If I'm reading this correctly, Disney will no longer apply the gate value of tickets to upgrades if the tickets were purchased from Disney (like leftover passes from free dining packages). But tickets purchased from resellers like Undercovertourist will be "bridged" to the gate value before upgrading.

If I'm correct, a lot of people who book free dining with the minimum number of days and then upgrade those tickets on later visits will no longer see those tickets valued at the gate price. This will really make some of you re-think your free dining packages.
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[Happy Mom2]

so as long as your package is booked itll stay the same price right?

Called a CM...it willstay the same as long as you are booked BEFORE the increase

Thanks for checking.

So Im reading the ticket increase thread and someone is saying if you add days later itll be the highter price?!? I asked a CM and she said no... And something about gate prices

I need to call so I can ask. How late are their phone lines open?

 

[sjs314]

The price increase does not effect 2012 packages even if you book or modify a reservation after the price increase. No need to panic unless you have a room only reservation and plan to buy your tickets separately, from Disney or at the gate.

Last year UT had a supply of tickets at the old prices for a short time if your buying from then do it soon!

 

[Happy Mom2]

That's good to know. I have my package booked, but I thought others might be interested. Hope I didn't alarm anyone.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

That's good to know. I have my package booked, but I thought others might be interested. Hope I didn't alarm anyone.

No I only called because I was changing my grandparents tickets from 3 day to 4 day so I asked while I was on the phone. Esp if FDing comes out for GP, Ill have to call for them so I needed to know anyway

 

[disjenne]

Thats the one I bought!!!

Do you think you will spiral bind yours? I am just terrified something will happen and the pages will tear loose if I do!

 

[Happy Mom2]

I'm going to call tomorrow to see about switching to the AoA resort. DH really wanted to stay at the POP (he likes taking pictures of the big icons ), then I talked him into POR, now he's at the point where he said, "I don't care. Do what you want." I love when he says that.

On a side note, I went through my to do list today, and I don't have much more to do! I got the kids travel bags almost done. I need to make tie dye Mickey head shirts. We are going to make some "test" ones this weekend and let the kids help. Other than the shirts, all I really have left is typing up my daily itinerary. What am I going to do when I'm done?

 

[Happy Mom2]

Do you think you will spiral bind yours? I am just terrified something will happen and the pages will tear loose if I do!

I bought the book earlier this year. I don't think I'm going to spiral bind it. I like the book the way it is. The kids both have autograph books that I printed out (used donatlie's designs) and had spiral bound. I think the book is going to be mine!

 

[momto2inKC]

I bought the book earlier this year. I don't think I'm going to spiral bind it. I like the book the way it is. The kids both have autograph books that I printed out (used donatlie's designs) and had spiral bound. I think the book is going to be mine!

We have this book also! My daughter got it last year from her December vacation club secret santa on Tour Guide Mike. It's too big for us to want to carry around but I just love looking through it

 

[disjenne]

I bought the book earlier this year. I don't think I'm going to spiral bind it. I like the book the way it is. The kids both have autograph books that I printed out (used donatlie's designs) and had spiral bound. I think the book is going to be mine!

I figure this will be more for me too!