OFFICIAL April 2012 DISers! 2 months and counting!

[Zuzu03]

I wouldn't replan anything I just think the crowd levels are higher than what they are saying. For example yesterday and Sunday were supposed to be 1's at Epcot but it felt more like 4 or5 to me. We've been when it truly was a 1and it was dead! I guess it's all relative though you know they are saying that there is really no more off season so much anymore! Just use FP and EMH (we had a great time on Sunday night at MK until about 1am). Just don't be surprised if it's more crowded than you expect! I was all grumbly about it until DH told me to get over it!! Hahaha!!

 

[hollibo83]

I am right behind you leaving Saturday My girls still have no clue we are going. They just think we are getting up early so we can go to the outlet mall to go shopping.

Welcome back everyone who has returned. I am glad you all had an amazing time

We're leaving Saturday as well & taking my niece (who has no idea). We've all kept this secret from her since we booked in September!! It's been so hard, but we're almost at the end. I'm so excited!!

 

[auprincess]

So glad you came back and reported - Can you tell me how you made your decisions about what park what day - you said you looked at both easywdw and touringplans, but how did you decided. Did you park hop? And is that how you know they were wrong. Do I need to change up my plans????

no, no, no ~ don't change your plans based on my reports!! I am not an expert by any means. I checked out touring plans when my dates were up for free (didn't join) and they were pretty much the same suggestions as easywdw. On some days, I went with their suggestions, but not everyday. For instance, our first park day was a Sunday, and it was the least recommended park ~ well, I couldn't NOT go to MK on my first day at disney! But that's just me. Anyway, even though it was least recommended, I was surprised by how un-crowded it seemed. When I went on Friday, a recommended day, it seemed much more crowded during the day. But there was rain on Thursday, so I bet that changed a lot of people's plans. There was rain Friday afternoon too, when we went back to MK that evening it was awesome ~ we got more done in 3 hours then we had all morning.

 

[auprincess]

I wouldn't replan anything I just think the crowd levels are higher than what they are saying. For example yesterday and Sunday were supposed to be 1's at Epcot but it felt more like 4 or5 to me. We've been when it truly was a 1and it was dead! I guess it's all relative though you know they are saying that there is really no more off season so much anymore! Just use FP and EMH (we had a great time on Sunday night at MK until about 1am). Just don't be surprised if it's more crowded than you expect! I was all grumbly about it until DH told me to get over it!! Hahaha!!

lol!!

The week was just weird to me; I don't know how to explain it. I was expecting crowds (we usually go last week of January ~ LOW crowds). Some days at the park seemed super crowded and some not so much ~ all within a day or two. However, no matter how crowded it seemed, the wait times for rides was never more than 15 minutes or so (well, some were, but we utilized FP)

 

[momtwoboys]

I hate being back home too! The weather has been cold and rainy blah! We want to try Boardwalk next year but younger DS just told me today that nah he doesn't think he would like it?! We took a walk there to visit the gift shop and walk around and it felt great to me! got time to plan I guess!

 

[figmentswife]

The babies are here!!!!!

The boys were born this morning around 10:30am 6lb 5oz, and 7lbs 1 oz - BIG BABIES. They are healthy and doing great.

AND - we are going to Disney in 2 days.

 

[204charity]

The babies are here!!!!!

The boys were born this morning around 10:30am 6lb 5oz, and 7lbs 1 oz - BIG BABIES. They are healthy and doing great.

AND - we are going to Disney in 2 days.

Congratulations! I love babies.....well, I love OTHER people's babies. Mine are all bigger now and that's JUST the way I like them.

 

[204charity]

My trip report is STARTED everyone! You can follow the link to both my Pre-trip report and my Trip-Report below in my signature. Thanks for following along everyone.

We stayed at the Poly from April 14-21, so if you were there for any overlapping days, you should try and see if you snuck into the background of any of our photos. LOL I am hoping we can all relive the magic for just a TAD longer as I am seriously going through some MAJOR Disney withdrawals here!

 

[TJDisneymama]

I hate being back home too! The weather has been cold and rainy blah! We want to try Boardwalk next year but younger DS just told me today that nah he doesn't think he would like it?! We took a walk there to visit the gift shop and walk around and it felt great to me! got time to plan I guess!

i've been suffering from severe PDD as well (Post Disney Depression). It's so crappy here!

 

[204charity]

i've been suffering from severe PDD as well (Post Disney Depression). It's so crappy here!

I hate being back home too! The weather has been cold and rainy blah! We want to try Boardwalk next year but younger DS just told me today that nah he doesn't think he would like it?! We took a walk there to visit the gift shop and walk around and it felt great to me! got time to plan I guess!

I agree. The weather here is VERY windy and VERY cool! And it's just not the same waking up without characters and CM's greeting you with a smile and a wave every morning!!

 

[DisneyStitch626]

My trip report is STARTED everyone! You can follow the link to both my Pre-trip report and my Trip-Report below in my signature. Thanks for following along everyone.

We stayed at the Poly from April 14-21, so if you were there for any overlapping days, you should try and see if you snuck into the background of any of our photos. LOL I am hoping we can all relive the magic for just a TAD longer as I am seriously going through some MAJOR Disney withdrawals here!

I am going to head over and check it out! We were there at the same time, just two days later!

I have started a TR as well if anyone would like to check it out, link is in my siggy!

 

[auprincess]

The babies are here!!!!!

The boys were born this morning around 10:30am 6lb 5oz, and 7lbs 1 oz - BIG BABIES. They are healthy and doing great.

AND - we are going to Disney in 2 days.

woo hoo!! that is great!!

i've been suffering from severe PDD as well (Post Disney Depression). It's so crappy here!

me too ~ the weather is okay, but it's not Disney!!!

Charity, can't wait to check out your report!!

 

[auprincess]

oh, and I'm glad this thread is dragging on a bit more ~ how else am I going to keep up with y'all? I get overwhelmed by all the threads and feel like I've gotten to know ppl here a little bit, anyway. I usually only post in the same few threads.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Been back for a little more than a week and started my TR !

I have to say .. it was a long trip (12 days) and we were happy to be home. Not sure when we'll go back .. but I'm thinking next April again.

Hope everyone who is yet to go or is there has as great a time as we did !!

 

[Zuzu03]

Still here at POR!! The weather has turned absolutely beautiful!! Perfectly sunny no humidity it's heavenly!! We had a great day today visiting with DH's cousin who works here and got to see some cool stuff and meet some very cool people too. One more day and then we head home to vermont. but now i get to countdown to june becase DD and i are coming back!! Can't wait - it sure makes leaving easier. Have a great trip you end-of-the-mont
hers!

 

[figmentswife]

I understand the PDD - I didn't want to get out of bed once we got home in October. I am hoping that b\c we are staying longer this time it will help that be a little less. And this time, I KNOW we will be going back next June so I have something to look forward to.

I am leaving TOMORROW MORNING....Just to gt through work till 2pm today, then go pick up the rental car and pack it up, then the last minute cleaning. I plan to go to bed by 7pm b\c I know that I will be up at 2 or 3 with excitement.

 

[Zuzu03]

I understand the PDD - I didn't want to get out of bed once we got home in October. I am hoping that b\c we are staying longer this time it will help that be a little less. And this time, I KNOW we will be going back next June so I have something to look forward to.

I am leaving TOMORROW MORNING....Just to gt through work till 2pm today, then go pick up the rental car and pack it up, then the last minute cleaning. I plan to go to bed by 7pm b\c I know that I will be up at 2 or 3 with excitement.

Yay! Don't you love the day before vacation? Have a wonderful trip and a safe drive!!

 

[Kathymford]

We are on getting to the end of our stay. Only 2 full park days left. Te weather has been beautiful, although its supposed to be scorching hot today, but that's ok.

Reading about those with PDD, I'm not even home yet and knowing I will have it bad. No new trip planned for next yer since we are doing a med cruise and used all our DVC points for THIS trip! Lol. Only one solution: BUY MORE POINTS!! I wish. Ha.

We did Keys to the Kingdom tour yesterday and loved that. It really is great value for the price. After that, we gave our aching legs and feet a break and just hung out at the resort and ate at Mara. I'm wide awake early today because of all the rest, so i guess it was worth it! Today we've got Epcot!

 

[disneydiva16]

We are on getting to the end of our stay. Only 2 full park days left. Today we've got Epcot!

Have a great time at Epcot. I cant wait to get there. I still have 2 full work days until I leave. I hope the weather stays good for us and we dont get any rain.

 

[pigletto]

Hi everybody!!!
I have a question for those of you that just got back or are there now. Would you recommend sweaters/pants for the evenings?
I will pack one of each but wondering if we need more?