*******Official August 2017 Countdown Thread ~ Feeling hot, hot, hot!!!******

[Tomh]

Now that we have a pretty good crowd here, and many are getting into their 180 day window, is there any interest in a Photopass Share for this August?

 

[McFlea]

YESSSSS, just booked a quick surprise trip for the kids for the end of August! 8/24 to 8/28 (though tbh I am selfishly hoping that the 8/25 party date isn't happening...that's my planned MK day and I don't want to spend any more money than I already have! Ha) for our first visit to POR!

THIS. Apologies to those of you hoping for MNSSHP in August. 8/25 is our last night, planned MK day, can't afford to spend any more $$ !

 

[dizneeat]

THIS. Apologies to those of you hoping for MNSSHP in August. 8/25 is our last night, planned MK day, can't afford to spend any more $$ !

Since MK closes at 7pm that day there seems to be some kind of event going on.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

Can I be added to the list?

8/26/17-9/5/17 - POP

 

[Anesthesia Fine]

Since MK closes at 7pm that day there seems to be some kind of event going on.

Yes, that's what we mean.

I've booked trips before where they've blocked out party dates and then they decided to push back the start date by a week or so, so I am kinda hoping it happens again. If they go ahead, though, I'll just roll with it and figure things out from there!

 

[Dug720]

So far - dates are Aug 25 and 29! I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will have a MNSSHP on those dates. We arrive on the 22nd!

25th could work! I have EPCOT slated for that day, but I could do EPCOT and then get a party ticket and go to MK...

 

[Dug720]

When do they usually announce MNSSHP dates? And do the tickets go on sale immediately upon announcement?

 

[LorrieAnn5]

When do they usually announce MNSSHP dates? And do the tickets go on sale immediately upon announcement?

I believe in 2016 dates were announced March 23 and went on sale May 5.
My husband wants to go if the August 25 rumor is true.

 

[Dug720]

I believe in 2016 dates were announced March 23 and went on sale May 5.
My husband wants to go if the August 25 rumor is true.

Thanks!

 

[mnmhouston]

Now that we have a pretty good crowd here, and many are getting into their 180 day window, is there any interest in a Photopass Share for this August?

Forgive my ignorance, what is a photopass share? And woohoo for almost reaching my 180 days!!! Pop Aug 28-9/3 girls only trip for 40th birthdays!!!

 

[Tomh]

Forgive my ignorance, what is a photopass share? And woohoo for almost reaching my 180 days!!! Pop Aug 28-9/3 girls only trip for 40th birthdays!!!

It is an arrangement between several families / parties who are are visiting Disney World around the same time frame. Each group pays in a portion of the price of the Photopass (now called Memory Maker), each family gets pictures taken during their trip, and adds them to the photopass account, and then after the last family finishes their trip, everyone gets to download the pictures. In effect, each family gets the full benefits of a memory maker upgrade, but pays maybe $25 to $30 for it instead of $150.

I ran one last summer, and it worked out very nicely for us, so I am looking to see if there is interest here in this group to run one again this year. It seems to work best with around 5 or 6 families. If there are enough interested, I would be happy to run the share again this year.

 

[mnmhouston]

It is an arrangement between several families / parties who are are visiting Disney World around the same time frame. Each group pays in a portion of the price of the Photopass (now called Memory Maker), each family gets pictures taken during their trip, and adds them to the photopass account, and then after the last family finishes their trip, everyone gets to download the pictures. In effect, each family gets the full benefits of a memory maker upgrade, but pays maybe $25 to $30 for it instead of $150.

I ran one last summer, and it worked out very nicely for us, so I am looking to see if there is interest here in this group to run one again this year. It seems to work best with around 5 or 6 families. If there are enough interested, I would be happy to run the share again this year.

That's a cool idea. I would be interested. 8/28-9/3 are our dates.

 

[Tomh]

That's a cool idea. I would be interested. 8/28-9/3 are our dates.

If there is enough interest, I will set up a facebook group for communicating / organizing and put things together.

 

[hsmamainva]

Is anyone else waiting for the Rivers of Light dining package dates to open for August?? They only have dates through June right now.

 

[Tomh]

Is anyone else waiting for the Rivers of Light dining package dates to open for August?? They only have dates through June right now.

I REALLY want to see Rivers Of Light, but I am hoping to be able to score a FP+ for it, as I'm not terribly interested in either of the dining locations that offer the package.

 

[Dug720]

Woohoo!!! ADRs all managed! Got everything I wanted!! The only adjustment I'll probably make is converting my Tusker breakfast to a ROL package when those come online. And maybe switching 1900 Park Fare breakfast to Cape May breakfast when/if those come online.

 

[LorrieAnn5]

Woohoo!!! ADRs all managed! Got everything I wanted!! The only adjustment I'll probably make is converting my Tusker breakfast to a ROL package when those come online. And maybe switching 1900 Park Fare breakfast to Cape May breakfast when/if those come online.

If you are planning on being in epcot resort area for breakfast, you should consider the new character that is at the Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. (Just an idea)

 

[Dug720]

If you are planning on being in epcot resort area for breakfast, you should consider the new character that is at the Italian restaurant on the boardwalk. (Just an idea)

Not really interested in Italian for breakfast.

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Not really interested in Italian for breakfast.

We don't know what the menu will be yet. I suggest you keep an eye out for it for when the menu comes out. It may be more of a "traditional" American breakfast menu as they will be catering to families wanting the character experience.

 

[LorrieAnn5]

Not really interested in Italian for breakfast.

Oh, i just assumed eggs and Mickey waffles were the same in all cuisines! Haha j/k
Anyway the menu and booking are not available yet. We have the quick service dining plan for August but if i try to go to the rumored MNSSHP and not use a ticket in the morning then maybe I'll head to the boardwalk for breakfast before mini golf at Fantasia Gardens.