November 2015....The countdown begins!!

[CynBeth]

Made FP selections at midnight! And did online checkin a little later on.

 

[ariane37]

Made FP selections at midnight! And did online checkin a little later on.

So did I (FP's) First time I've EVER made them right at midnight, but since we're going over Thanksgiving I was a bit nervous. Did you get everything you wanted? I did

 

[CynBeth]

So did I (FP's) First time I've EVER made them right at midnight, but since we're going over Thanksgiving I was a bit nervous. Did you get everything you wanted? I did

This was our first time doing FPs as well and I was also worried about doing this and getting what we wanted. Yes we did but we are ride wimps so we were not going for many of the headliners. We did Soarin', MS Green, Spaceship Earth, Jingle Cruise, Peter Pan, Haunted Mansion, Kilamanjaro Safari, Dinosaur, Star Tours, Frozen Sing A Long, Fantasmic, and Great Movie Ride. We left some of our days open because we are going back to the parks and one day in the middle of the trip is moving day from 1 resort to the other and decided to leave some time open around meals on certain days. Plus 1 day at SW. What did you select?

 

[ariane37]

This was our first time doing FPs as well and I was also worried about doing this and getting what we wanted. Yes we did but we are ride wimps so we were not going for many of the headliners. We did Soarin', MS Green, Spaceship Earth, Jingle Cruise, Peter Pan, Haunted Mansion, Kilamanjaro Safari, Dinosaur, Star Tours, Frozen Sing A Long, Fantasmic, and Great Movie Ride. We left some of our days open because we are going back to the parks and one day in the middle of the trip is moving day from 1 resort to the other and decided to leave some time open around meals on certain days. Plus 1 day at SW. What did you select?

This will actually be our 5th time using FP+, but I've always waited until 7-8:00 a.m. to make them and gotten everything. I was concerned going at Thanksgiving-didn't like doing them at midnight but I guess it was worth it! We got SDMT twice, BTMRR twice, Splash twice, Peter Pan, Enchanted Tales with Belle, HM, TOT twice, TSMM, RnRc, Indiana Jones, Star Tours, TT, SE, character spot, KS, EE, the meet with Minnie & Mickey @ AK. Our AK FP's are for Thanksgiving but I'm still not sure exactly what we're doing that day (we're doing RD there another day too but using FP's later on at Epcot).

 

[jacksgirl]

47 DAYS!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!

 

[tracee22]

53 days!! This is only our second visit so we are giddy at this point!

 

[LimeCordial]

Hello fellow Disney planners!

I haven't been on the boards since last year. Reading and planning so much had me stressed. This year I took it easy but am regretting it because I didn't get a couple ADRs that are favourites in our fam Desperate for Akershus!

How are we all feeling about November crowd levels? I'll go back and read some on this thread to try and get in the game

 

[alievans719]

Hello fellow Disney planners!

I haven't been on the boards since last year. Reading and planning so much had me stressed. This year I took it easy but am regretting it because I didn't get a couple ADRs that are favourites in our fam Desperate for Akershus!

How are we all feeling about November crowd levels? I'll go back and read some on this thread to try and get in the game

When are you going?

 

[LimeCordial]

When are you going?

Nove,ber 9-21

 

[alievans719]

Nove,ber 9-21

Darn, I was going to say, I'm probably giving up an Akershus for 11/6. Sorry! Hopefully you can get some last minute ADRs...I've heard lots of people do fairly well with that!

 

[5kidsmommy]

Hello fellow Disney planners!

I haven't been on the boards since last year. Reading and planning so much had me stressed. This year I took it easy but am regretting it because I didn't get a couple ADRs that are favourites in our fam Desperate for Akershus!

How are we all feeling about November crowd levels? I'll go back and read some on this thread to try and get in the game

I am not worried at all about November crowds. Sure the weekends will be busy but I think overall the crowds will be as predicted. We are going Nov. 15-20. While I know the hotels are pretty much booked for the weekends there is lots of availability during the weekdays. Also part of the reason ADRs are so hard to come by is because of free dining, people that wouldn't normally book so many table service meals booked them. I knew for us we booked 5 table service meals and one CS at BOG, we would never book that many meals but because of free dining we did. So while meals might be hard to come by I don't think the parks will be overwhelmingly crowded.

 

[LimeCordial]

Darn, I was going to say, I'm probably giving up an Akershus for 11/6. Sorry! Hopefully you can get some last minute ADRs...I've heard lots of people do fairly well with that!

Ohhhh SOCLOSE. Thank you anyway!

 

[DisMom829]

It's getting so close!! 52 days to go!! This is DD's 10th birthday trip!! I've been stressing over not getting BBB and CRT and I have finally let all that go. I did score BOG for dinner that night and Wishes dessert party, so that will more than make up for not getting the other two. Now on to outfit planning. I figure this is going to be my last year to do customs. DD is already choosing her clothes for school with out any help from mommy I'm not ready for my baby to grow up. But this trip is going to be so much fun! I guess its because we are going during the cooler months and will be able to see the Osborne light show one last time. Anyway, sorry for the ramble, just so excited for some reason today

 

[Miller6]

November 6-11.... I'm so excited!!! Our kids (7,7,2,5mo) have no clue we are going!!!!!!! Any ideas on how and when to surprise them???

 

[5kidsmommy]

November 6-11.... I'm so excited!!! Our kids (7,7,2,5mo) have no clue we are going!!!!!!! Any ideas on how and when to surprise them???

I don't have any ideas but you should look on youtube, pretty sure there are several surprise videos ideas on there. And enjoy!! Lucky kids you have.

 

[beck00]

57 days for us! I'm so excited!!!

 

[tamerbelles]

I am not worried at all about November crowds. Sure the weekends will be busy but I think overall the crowds will be as predicted. We are going Nov. 15-20. While I know the hotels are pretty much booked for the weekends there is lots of availability during the weekdays. Also part of the reason ADRs are so hard to come by is because of free dining, people that wouldn't normally book so many table service meals booked them. I knew for us we booked 5 table service meals and one CS at BOG, we would never book that many meals but because of free dining we did. So while meals might be hard to come by I don't think the parks will be overwhelmingly crowded.

We're going the same week! Your explanation of the ADRs makes me feel *a little* better. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

57 DAYS to go for us!!!!!! It just can't come fast enough!!! My kids know that once Halloween passes, it will be extremely close! We love that they never know the exact date so we can surprise them when we get in the car to go!!! It's the best seeing their faces!!!!!!

So when does everyone make their FP's? Our day is September 29th. Looking forward to our last piece of planning!!!!!! Enjoy everyone!!!!

 

[PK Disney Dork]

36 days for us! I'm still trying to get a bead on packing for that first week of November. Not sure exactly what the weather is like that time of year. Everything I read waffles so much temp wise.

Anyone that's been down that time of year have a better idea of what to expect?

 

[5kidsmommy]

36 days for us! I'm still trying to get a bead on packing for that first week of November. Not sure exactly what the weather is like that time of year. Everything I read waffles so much temp wise.

Anyone that's been down that time of year have a better idea of what to expect?

This is one of the main reasons we are driving. The weather can be so iffy. Shorts in the morning, pants at night. I'm just basically packing for spring, summer, fall and winter. Lol.