****Official August 2014 Thread****

[ThereYouSeeHer]

I didn't see that anywhere on the offer terms .

Very interesting. For me, I get this pop-up message when I click on the link:

Offer for Canada Residents

A Canada billing address is required when providing credit card information during checkout. In addition, proof of Canada residency is required at Resort check-in.

Would you like to see this Canada resident offer?

If I say yes, it stays on the same page: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/resort-stays-dining/.

If I say no, it turns to this page: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/resort-stay-dining/. Top of the page says US Domestic Offer.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Eek!

Just checked the tracking and my dress for Villans Unleashed is out for delivery today! I'm so excited to see it! I hope I am not disappointed and that it fits.

 

[Pikester]

I didn't see that anywhere on the offer terms .

I got the same pop up box that the others got. If I say yes to Canadian then I can see the offer if I say no then the FD doesn't start until August 31.

 

[Lynne G]

Eek!

Just checked the tracking and my dress for Villans Unleashed is out for delivery today! I'm so excited to see it! I hope I am not disappointed and that it fits.

Wahoo! I hope it does fit. We may use our halloween shirts do double duty! I can't believe I am going to the TA party then Villians. A very expensive night, but we may not get the chance to do Villians again.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Darn, when I clicked on your link it asked me for a Canadian address and requires Canadian ID when checking in.

Ah, I see! I don't get that message when I access the link....it must recognize my internet provider as Canadian and takes me straight to the information.

There are quite a few Canucks on this thread, so hopefully a few of them will be able to take advantage of the savings .

 

[maddiebee]

Wahoo! I hope it does fit. We may use our halloween shirts do double duty! I can't believe I am going to the TA party then Villians. A very expensive night, but we may not get the chance to do Villians again.

You lucky duck!! You're going to have the best day!!

 

[ariane37]

OK, so I'm doing my FP's on Friday. Not as excited as some people get lol, as I used the new system in Feb. and while it wasn't horrible, I'm not a fan and I do miss legacy FP

Now in Feb. you couldn't get more than 3 so the question of booking your initial FP's early to get a 4th, 5th, etc. later wasn't an issue. My question now is, what have you guys done/do you plan on doing? Scheduling them early in hopes that good ones are still available later? Or planning on RD to ride SB, and scheduling your initial 3 FP's for later? Hopping and scheduling FP's for 2nd park? I've read the threads touting the pros and cons of all the different ways, just curious what you all are doing

 

[TinkerTracy]

Hi everyone! I am going to WDW in August for 8 days with my BFF! I'm celebrating finishing Grad School! Yay! We will be staying at POFQ! I am so excited!

 

[TinkerTracy]

I am getting so excited to book my FP+! My BFF is coming over on Friday so we can make all of our selections! So exciting! I really love the MagicBands I had a great experience using them this past January. I also love having MDE on my smartphone and making changes on the go.

 

[coloredimage]

OK, so I'm doing my FP's on Friday. Not as excited as some people get lol, as I used the new system in Feb. and while it wasn't horrible, I'm not a fan and I do miss legacy FP

Now in Feb. you couldn't get more than 3 so the question of booking your initial FP's early to get a 4th, 5th, etc. later wasn't an issue. My question now is, what have you guys done/do you plan on doing? Scheduling them early in hopes that good ones are still available later? Or planning on RD to ride SB, and scheduling your initial 3 FP's for later? Hopping and scheduling FP's for 2nd park? I've read the threads touting the pros and cons of all the different ways, just curious what you all are doing

For all but one day I made ours early in the morning, close to RD time, even though we still pretty much plan for RD or close to it every day. We did this so that we are done by early afternoon (lunch time) and can change them if we manage to get stuff done at RD and so we can go back to the hotel for a nap/swimming/get out of the heat of the day and can have a much looser evening.

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

OK, so I'm doing my FP's on Friday. Not as excited as some people get lol, as I used the new system in Feb. and while it wasn't horrible, I'm not a fan and I do miss legacy FP

Now in Feb. you couldn't get more than 3 so the question of booking your initial FP's early to get a 4th, 5th, etc. later wasn't an issue. My question now is, what have you guys done/do you plan on doing? Scheduling them early in hopes that good ones are still available later? Or planning on RD to ride SB, and scheduling your initial 3 FP's for later? Hopping and scheduling FP's for 2nd park? I've read the threads touting the pros and cons of all the different ways, just curious what you all are doing

I did a combination of times. We don't park hop.

Arrival day: Plane lands at 9:30, so hoping to be at MK by lunch time. First FP starts at 11:30 and last one is for the FoF around 3:00.

Epcot day: Starting at 9:30. We want to try to get to Soarin at RD. Then maybe the Land or Nemo and then start with FPs. We have TT, SE, and Figment (just to use one up!). Then hoping we might be able to repeat.

Full MK day: We didn't start them until around 10:00. Figuring we could do a few rides standby at RD and then hit the FPs.

Animal Kingdom day: Start with safari right at 9:10, followed by EE and Kali. Again, hoping for repeats!

HS: We're going to the villains party, so scheduled TSMM from 6:00 to 7:00, just booked two throwaway ones for earlier in the day (again, because we had to!). We're only going for the party not the whole day.

Another MK day: This will be the day after the party, so not expecting to make rope drop! Started first FP at 10-11.

Last day will be HS again, but we'll need to get up, pack, check our luggage, etc. So again started at 10:00. If we get there earlier, we'll try for a standby first.

I have absolutely no idea if any of this will work to our advantage, but it is what it is at this point!

 

[nadira36]

Oh, wow, the owner has the points. He's going to check today and upgrade if it's still available. I feel like I'm tingling right now I'm so excited. So if we get it, we'll be 3 nights BWV studio with DS on air mattress (which he's asked for), 2 nights VWL studio which has a murphy that I hope will work, and 3 nights AKV in a 1 bedroom value. Still will need an air mattress but .. Wow... Now I just have to wait patiently until I find out.

So excited for you! Hope it all works out for you!

 

[digiMom]

So excited for you! Hope it all works out for you!

Well, it's not on the site anymore so I either got it or missed it. Patiently waiting to hear from the dvc owner...

 

[alicat8]

OK, so I'm doing my FP's on Friday. Not as excited as some people get lol, as I used the new system in Feb. and while it wasn't horrible, I'm not a fan and I do miss legacy FP

Now in Feb. you couldn't get more than 3 so the question of booking your initial FP's early to get a 4th, 5th, etc. later wasn't an issue. My question now is, what have you guys done/do you plan on doing? Scheduling them early in hopes that good ones are still available later? Or planning on RD to ride SB, and scheduling your initial 3 FP's for later? Hopping and scheduling FP's for 2nd park? I've read the threads touting the pros and cons of all the different ways, just curious what you all are doing

I started mine about 11 or 12 and finished around 3 or 4. I made sure I scheduled the top top rides and figure I can get leftover FPs for the later afternoons for less popular rides. We plan to be there for rope drop and I don't think I'll need them before 11ish.

 

[alicat8]

Hi everyone! I am going to WDW in August for 8 days with my BFF! I'm celebrating finishing Grad School! Yay! We will be staying at POFQ! I am so excited!

Congrats!! I'm celebrating paying mine off!! (Just a few years later )

 

[Madame]

Ah, I see! I don't get that message when I access the link....it must recognize my internet provider as Canadian and takes me straight to the information. There are quite a few Canucks on this thread, so hopefully a few of them will be able to take advantage of the savings .

Am calling now thx . Will my FP selections be affected if they have to redo my reservations?

 

[Disneylover99]

The free dining offer appears to have been changed to accept arrivals as early as August 17th:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/resort-stays-dining/

Thought I'd share, as I hadn't seen it mentioned here yet.

My fd starts on the 20th but we arrive on the 14th. I couldn't convince my husband to switch to CBR or CSR to get 3 extra fd days. He doesn't want to give up POFQ.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Wahoo! I hope it does fit. We may use our halloween shirts do double duty! I can't believe I am going to the TA party then Villians. A very expensive night, but we may not get the chance to do Villians again.

IT IS HERE AND IT FITS LIKE A GLOVE!! WAHOOO!!!!!!

Excuse my messy hair and smudged makeup I just came home from the beach, saw a box by my door and thew it on in a fit of excitement.

 

[alicat8]

IT IS HERE AND IT FITS LIKE A GLOVE!! WAHOOO!!!!!!

Excuse my messy hair and smudged makeup I just came home from the beach, saw a box by my door and thew it on in a fit of excitement.

WOOOOW!!! That looks amazing!!

 

[TinkerTracy]

Congrats!! I'm celebrating paying mine off!! (Just a few years later )

Well that's something to celebrate!