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

[Kristina]

Josh (easywdw) does have a daily analysis for each calendar day on his site. When you visit his site there should be a list to your right. Under the CATEGORIES list there should be a link to the Nov 2012 calendar. If you scroll halfway down the first page you will be given the calendar explanation and then the actual calendar. Just after that there should be a daily analysis for each day, you will have to click the link at the bottom to move past the first day.

I found it! Thank you! I feel so dumb now, it was right there lol! I've been studying it and MK is not recommended for my first day, but I think I'm going to choose that park anyway! I feel like such a rebel . I just feel it's important to me and I'll work those FP's!

 

[Kristina]

Thank you!
Heather

You're welcome ! I hope we get what we are wishing for !! Free food mmmm!! Not much better than that!

 

[TinkPirateMom]

Subbing. Just booked 7 nights at the Poly in November and made our ADRs yesterday. Hoping these 179 days fly by!

We will be at the Poly at the same time as you. Maybe our sons will end up playing together on the beach or at the volcano pool.

Okay just joined up and I already have a question for you all! I've been sitting here on and off all day trying to figure out a schedule. Before I always had TGM but this time I thought I'd be able to figure it out myself! I thought I did too, but I've checked the WDWEasy site and nope, I've got it all wrong ! I checked park hours first and thought of EMH hours and when to do them and when to avoid those parks but, yeah.

So my question to you is how did you choose to visit which parks when? Also if anyone uses easyWDW I can't find any explanations for why he chooses the parks he does. Am I just blind?! TGM would always tell you the logic behind it.

Thank you in advance for any advice !!

I used easyWDW for all of my itinerary planning. I'm hoping Josh is steering me in the right direction

 

[mydisneyobsession]

Okay just joined up and I already have a question for you all! I've been sitting here on and off all day trying to figure out a schedule. Before I always had TGM but this time I thought I'd be able to figure it out myself! I thought I did too, but I've checked the WDWEasy site and nope, I've got it all wrong ! I checked park hours first and thought of EMH hours and when to do them and when to avoid those parks but, yeah.

So my question to you is how did you choose to visit which parks when? Also if anyone uses easyWDW I can't find any explanations for why he chooses the parks he does. Am I just blind?! TGM would always tell you the logic behind it.

Thank you in advance for any advice !!

I'm really glad that there are multiple sources making park recommendations, or else all of us Super Planners would be heading to the same parks each day!

I started out using Touring Plans for my park recommendations and had several successful trips - one at the height of Spring Break - so I trust their recommendations.

I've also used Tour Guide Mike, and like that his suggestions don't always match up with the other sources. Last trip, I used his recommendations and touring advice instead of Touring Plans and had a great Thanksgiving Week trip.

I've never used EasyWDW, but have heard great things about it. I'm not using Josh's recommendations this time, though. My logic is that, because his site is free, more people will be using it when planning their park days. So I'm going to Zig with TGM while others are zagging with EasyWDW. I think we'll all have great trips, and might be dispersed throughout the parks a bit more if everyone isn't going to the same place for their planning advice.

One more source I'm considering is RideMax. I used their system at Disneyland and LOVED it. Now that they're serving WDW too, I may take a look at their stuff when I get closer to the trip.

 

[Smileybug]

I'm really glad that there are multiple sources making park recommendations, or else all of us Super Planners would be heading to the same parks each day!

I started out using Touring Plans for my park recommendations and had several successful trips - one at the height of Spring Break - so I trust their recommendations.

I've also used Tour Guide Mike, and like that his suggestions don't always match up with the other sources. Last trip, I used his recommendations and touring advice instead of Touring Plans and had a great Thanksgiving Week trip.

I've never used EasyWDW, but have heard great things about it. I'm not using Josh's recommendations this time, though. My logic is that, because his site is free, more people will be using it when planning their park days. So I'm going to Zig with TGM while others are zagging with EasyWDW. I think we'll all have great trips, and might be dispersed throughout the parks a bit more if everyone isn't going to the same place for their planning advice.

One more source I'm considering is RideMax. I used their system at Disneyland and LOVED it. Now that they're serving WDW too, I may take a look at their stuff when I get closer to the trip.

Hey, thats my logic!

 

[mydisneyobsession]

Hey, thats my logic!

Great minds think alike!

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

See my post #614

Too funny and perfect timing! Thanks

Heather

 

[Hmom]

i was reading about the pirates and pal fireworks cruise, but I didn't see anything about if there is a minimum age?
My DD will be 3.5 when we go ( although she is 2 now and almost the size of a 4 year old so i could pass her off for older if needed..lol)

So, maybe you might be thinking of two different things

Pirate and Pal fireworks cruise - no age limit that I know of...when we did it they took strollers onto the boat, there were babies onboard

The other cruise is Disney Pirate Adventure out of the GF docks - below from wdw website. Various cruises like this operate from the different resorts with lake access. DS did this when he was 5 & had a ball

Children (ages 4-12 years old only) wear pirate bandanas and follow clues to search Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon for buried treasure. Following these clues and the Pirate's trail, they sail to many exotic "ports of call" (Resort Marinas) to collect treasure. During the voyage, the children enjoy a reading of "The Legend of Gasparilla" (a real Florida Pirate). At the final port of call, children will have a snack (such as pretzels, goldfish crackers) and a drink (such as water or drink box) and split up the "buried treasure". Participants meet at the Grand Floridian Marina with check-in from 9:00 - 9:15 am the day of the program. Space is limited, so make your reservations well in advance by calling (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).

 

[natter]

Added another day to our trip to visit SW. Nov 10-17 ... Haven't been since I was a teen with my parents, but it was at the Aurora, Ohio location. Can't wait, I know the boys will it as much as I did growing up. Does anyone know where the Lynx bus stops are located at DTD and the TTC?

 

[Hmom]

RWDavis2 - Gotta love the Pittsburgh Dad!

 

[TracyM89]

GOOOOOODDDD Morning!!

 

[Smileybug]

good morning ya'll.

I'm afraid I'm shamelessly using this good morning just to see my tickers.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I am wondering something....Easywdw and TP both say certain days are good but then the explanation say that its an ok park...im thinking instead of analysing everything, I may just go with my gut!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I have less then 3 weeks til ADR's! FINALLY!

 

[sjs314]

I am wondering something....Easywdw and TP both say certain days are good but then the explanation say that its an ok park...im thinking instead of analysing everything, I may just go with my gut!

For our trip this past March TP and Easy/WDW varied on a few best parks. Two in particular the best day for DHS and MK during our stay. I went my own way MK best day was Wed DHS Thurs but PM EMH at DHS was Tues night so instead of going to DHS On Thurs I went on Wed and MK on Thus. Both good choices I read TR by someone who visited the parks on the suggested days and the parks were packed.

Research but go with you gut.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Made my ADRs this morning!!! No issues, got everything I wanted, but I believe the rumor is true about Crystal Palace...if you are a party of 2, you cannot get an 8:05/8:15 ADR. I got 8:25, which I'm fine with, but I think they are only giving those times to larger groups. Maybe to get them in and out sooner?

 

[vikkii19]

Made my ADRs this morning!!! No issues, got everything I wanted, but I believe the rumor is true about Crystal Palace...if you are a party of 2, you cannot get an 8:05/8:15 ADR. I got 8:25, which I'm fine with, but I think they are only giving those times to larger groups. Maybe to get them in and out sooner?

Our last 2 trips I've gotten an 8:05am ADR for Crystal Palace. Keep checking online and you might get one.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I am having trouble with the order for my ADR's. I have a few to make and cant decide if this is a good order or not. Can you guys help?

CRT
Tusker House
Crystal Palace
Ohana
Princess Breakfast @ Akershus
Coral Reef
Supercalifragilistic Breakfast
Chef Mickeys
Mama Melroses F! package
50's PT cafe
Via Napoli
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Cape May Cafe
Grand Floridian Cafe
Sci-Fi
Rain Forest Cafe
T-Rex

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Made my ADRs this morning!!! No issues, got everything I wanted, but I believe the rumor is true about Crystal Palace...if you are a party of 2, you cannot get an 8:05/8:15 ADR. I got 8:25, which I'm fine with, but I think they are only giving those times to larger groups. Maybe to get them in and out sooner?

I cant wait for mine! Glad you got everything you wanted!

 

[Tulles]

I can make ADR's on Sunday but still not sure if I'm going to or not. We're on the QS dining plan but I still want to eat at SciFi and T-Rex. What to do, what to do?