Official August 2009 thread!

[Anna114]

I'm waiting to see what promo Disney comes out with.Free dining is great but I do get a bit stressed out with all the adr's.Anyone else?
Debbie

Heck no! That's one o my favorite parts of a Disney trip. I actually make a spread sheet that includes the days we are going, the crowd calendar (best and worse parks to go to that day, figure out how many days we will be going to parks (we love to enjoy the resort when possible). Once I have that figured out, I work out the dining. We're going in August during the possibility of free dining, so I figured out with and without free dining. I have my ICAL notify me the day before it's 90 days out. Next day I make my ressies and all is right with the world. We almost always stick with the plan so it works well with us. I love the planning part of the trip!

 

[debf]

I love the plannig too.My family thinks I'm crazy.I feel like a slave to our dining ressies once they are made.It's so hard to change once your vacation is close.I had to cancel all our character meals because my DS was scared to death of all the characters.I guess I can make more than one ressie a day and cancel the one we don't want to eat at.Is that wrong to do? Did you make your own spreadsheet?
Deb

 

[triplejen]

Heck no! That's one o my favorite parts of a Disney trip. I actually make a spread sheet that includes the days we are going, the crowd calendar (best and worse parks to go to that day, figure out how many days we will be going to parks (we love to enjoy the resort when possible) . . .

Hi Anna,

How early does that information (crowd levels by day) become available? Where do you get it from? Is it really accurate so far in advance (I'm assuming you get it more than 90 days out, so you can make your ADRs around it?)

I agree with you -- the planning is one of the best parts.

 

[sharadoc]

Hi everyone. I'd like to join your group, please! We've decided to go August 16-24, even though we were just there in January. We're staying in a Family Suite at ASMu, which is our new fave place to stay.

DH and I used to go every year around Labor Day, but we haven't been since the mid-90's. We love January/February timeframe, but with kids and school, we're going to try August this time. Any info you guys can share is SO appreciated - how's the crowds, heat, hours, anything else that's good to know?

An added bonus - it's my birthday the first day we're there, so I'll actually get the free admission and upgrade it to the multi-day ticket. Great deal. We're not fans of eating out every day, so I don't care about Free Dining, but I'd love a room discount to come out that will be better than our AAA 15% we have now.

Thanks all,

 

[Anna114]

Hi Anna,

How early does that information (crowd levels by day) become available? Where do you get it from? Is it really accurate so far in advance (I'm assuming you get it more than 90 days out, so you can make your ADRs around it?)

I agree with you -- the planning is one of the best parts.

I sent you a PM and gave you the info.

 

[WDWAtLast]

We will be at WL from August 8-15 for our first family trip! Got in on the 4/3, booked our airfare and now I am planning ADR's and waiting (not so patiently) to call in May and make them!!!

 

[Carrie772]

PLease add us!
Polynesian Aug 1-8!!

Doin' the ole 4/3 deal here y'all! So excited!

 

[triplejen]

I sent you a PM and gave you the info.

Thanks Anna!

 

[Anna114]

You are so welcome. I hope that it helps!

 

[jennc27]

Doing the happy dance! Just made reservations for our first trip to WDW, will be there Aug 8 - 15 at ASMovie! Thank you WDW for the buy 4 get 3 free!

 

[orourkco]

Can I be added too? I can't believe I never found this thread. I have planned for a trip in August 23-29th staying at CSR... the Easter bunny is bringing the trip to the kids (and my husband doesn't know).

 

[tink4ever]

We will be at the BWV from July 30-August 8th. Can't wait!!!

 

[Mickey'n'Me]

Only 158 more days until 4 night cruise and 4 nights at wilderness lodge!!! Can't hardly wait!!!

 

[saveaquarter]

Count me in! We'll be at Port Orleans Riverside 8/8-8/15.

Can't wait!

 

[moxie99]

We booked on the 4/3 on Friday and the family (3 of us) has spent the weekend with everything Disney - We'll be there 8/2 - 8/9 - need to figure out dining.....

 

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Me & my hubby will be at the BWV, Aug 9-14! His first trip ever!! (my 1st trip in 15 years!). We are sooooo excited! Any tips on must-sees, must-dos, eating, etc??!
Can't wait!!!!

 

[JoMarie]

Can I be one of the cool kids and be added to the list? My family and I are going 8/25-9/1.

Forgot to add, we'll be staying at POR.

 

[lalapodip]

We'll be at POP 8/8 to 8/15 with my mom and my sister & her family!! Can't wait!!

 

[dizfamily4]

way toooooooo looooooong away Aug 4-13th WDW Dolphin....nurses rate
18 of us Family Trip

 

[traceypan]

August 9 - 23 Caribbean Beach Resort. Celebrating our 9th Wedding Anniversary. Can't wait!