**Official December 2010 Thread!!**

[MyCathryn]

Has anybody heard if the Free Dining Program is going to be extended through the beginning weeks of Dec? Was it last year?

We should know in July...

 

[exwdwcm]

I am staying DVC. Are you saying that only those who book a package through Disney can make reservations early?

we are staying DVC and just entered our ressie number. we are staying dec 4-11th. i was able to book dining through December 8th- so i was able to book our first 5 days worth. i still need to book the 9, 10 and 11th, so i will try back tomorrow and see if it lets me then. i was able to get CP breakfast for sunday am, 12/5 at the time we wanted, as well as Sci Fi. that night at the time i wanted too.

I tried to get Le Cellier for that sat night, 12/4, but not available......scary that it is already booked up that whole night. I did get it for another night though 12/8. Also got Ohana for the time i wanted (right at 5pm) and then I booked tutto Italia for our first night. i am hoping to get in the new mexican restaurant once it opens, but we can't book that yet of course, so i'll stick with italia for now just in case.

so who else has their itinerary done? i want to see what everyone else is planning!

 

[girlswhowearglasses]

We just booked today for Dec. 6 through the 16th. I was unable to get any of my ADR's though, I just tried, and it won't let me do it. Course I was trying to book from the 8th on, since we will be at the "other park" for the first day or two. I just can't resist Hogwarts Castle, but it will never replace the House of Mouse for me! Anyway, I am still kind of in shock that I have really booked, and have been playing around with making plans for the last couple of weeks, but now that it is really time to get moving, I feel kind of shell-shocked! I will get my self together tomorrow and try calling WDW Dine and see if, as a resort guest with a ressie number I can book now. This is our second trip ever to WDW and last year we didn't do any character meals, so this time I really am hoping for Chef Mickey's breakfast!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Has anybody heard if the Free Dining Program is going to be extended through the beginning weeks of Dec? Was it last year?

No word yet, although it was extended last year. I am hoping and expecting for the same this year!

 

[eecteacher82]

we are staying DVC and just entered our ressie number. we are staying dec 4-11th. i was able to book dining through December 8th- so i was able to book our first 5 days worth. i still need to book the 9, 10 and 11th, so i will try back tomorrow and see if it lets me then. i was able to get CP breakfast for sunday am, 12/5 at the time we wanted, as well as Sci Fi. that night at the time i wanted too.

I tried to get Le Cellier for that sat night, 12/4, but not available......scary that it is already booked up that whole night. I did get it for another night though 12/8. Also got Ohana for the time i wanted (right at 5pm) and then I booked tutto Italia for our first night. i am hoping to get in the new mexican restaurant once it opens, but we can't book that yet of course, so i'll stick with italia for now just in case.

so who else has their itinerary done? i want to see what everyone else is planning!

We will be there from the 4-10 and are doing deluxe dining this time around. We are season pass holders so we go fairly often so we decided this trip to be more relaxed and get in as many new restaurants as possible! Here is what I have so far (I only need to book for our last day, and I will be able to do that tomorrow. For the 10th I am hoping for Chef Mickey's late breakfast and then Planet Hollywood late lunch, which is my DH's only request).
Sunday 12/5-
Lunch: Yak & Yeti
Dinner: California Grill
Monday 12/6-
Breakfast: Kona Cafe
**hoping for BBB at 10:00 in the castle**
Lunch: Crystal Palace
Dinner: 1900 Park Fare
Tuesday 12/7-
Lunch: Hollywood & Vine
Dinner: Garden Grill
Wednesday 12/8-
Breakfast: Cape May Cafe
Lunch: LeCellier
Dinner: Ohana
Thursday 12/9-
Breakfast: Ohana
Dinner: Whispering Canyon Cafe

All of these are EXACTLY what I wanted and within 5 minutes of the times I wanted!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Quick Question...
I have noticed there are some people who have made ADR that are not at there 180 day mark yet..is there a secret on how to do this??? My day is tomorrow but if I can get them done today I will be a happy gal!

 

[aharbin88]

we are staying DVC and just entered our ressie number. we are staying dec 4-11th. i was able to book dining through December 8th- so i was able to book our first 5 days worth. i still need to book the 9, 10 and 11th, so i will try back tomorrow and see if it lets me then. i was able to get CP breakfast for sunday am, 12/5 at the time we wanted, as well as Sci Fi. that night at the time i wanted too.

I tried to get Le Cellier for that sat night, 12/4, but not available......scary that it is already booked up that whole night. I did get it for another night though 12/8. Also got Ohana for the time i wanted (right at 5pm) and then I booked tutto Italia for our first night. i am hoping to get in the new mexican restaurant once it opens, but we can't book that yet of course, so i'll stick with italia for now just in case.

so who else has their itinerary done? i want to see what everyone else is planning!

I got us booked through the 9th this morning. The only two that I'm having trouble with are T-Rex and the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. I just can't find Spirit of Aloha (or Hoop Dee Doo or Mickey's Backyard BBQ), so I'm assuming that I'm going to have to call member services for that one. It says that T-Rex doesn't have availability, but surely that's not right. I can't imagine that I was able to get a Le Cellier ressie that week and not T-Rex!!

I'm thrilled that I was able to get everything we wanted, for generally the times we wanted. I made some ressies that I will probably cancel, but I'm still debating our touring plans on the 4th, 5th, and 6th.

As of right now, we also have a CP ressie on the 5th! Maybe we'll cross paths!

 

[aharbin88]

Quick Question...
I have noticed there are some people who have made ADR that are not at there 180 day mark yet..is there a secret on how to do this??? My day is tomorrow but if I can get them done today I will be a happy gal!

Go on to disney.go.com and start making your ADRs. It will ask you to confirm your reservation and your arrival date. Choose the latest date that's available on the calender they provide, and it should let you proceed just fine. Good luck!

 

[wbl2745]

Quick Question...
I have noticed there are some people who have made ADR that are not at there 180 day mark yet..is there a secret on how to do this??? My day is tomorrow but if I can get them done today I will be a happy gal!

Check out this posting.

 

[taylor3297]

I got us booked through the 9th this morning. The only two that I'm having trouble with are T-Rex and the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. I just can't find Spirit of Aloha (or Hoop Dee Doo or Mickey's Backyard BBQ), so I'm assuming that I'm going to have to call member services for that one. It says that T-Rex doesn't have availability, but surely that's not right. I can't imagine that I was able to get a Le Cellier ressie that week and not T-Rex!!

I'm thrilled that I was able to get everything we wanted, for generally the times we wanted. I made some ressies that I will probably cancel, but I'm still debating our touring plans on the 4th, 5th, and 6th.

As of right now, we also have a CP ressie on the 5th! Maybe we'll cross paths!

CRT, Spirit of Aloha, HDDR and MBB all have to be booked when your actual 180 day window opens. Those restaurants aren't exactly connected like the others.

 

[Vickis3js]

The dinner shows and CRT do not use the same program. I thought it would be the same for CG as well since you need to use a CC to secure that one but I haven't seen anything saying other wise. I know now I am paniced because I don't have anything set yet as to where we want to dine and where we will be and now I only have 8 days instead of 18. Baseball/softball season has been a rough one with 3 kids on 3 different teams so hopefully once its over, saturday , I'll be able to get it all figured out!

 

[harleyquinn]

Can I join the party?

December 18-23 BWV
Me, DH and our DD who will be 17 months.

I have my PTR in my signature.

 

[taylor3297]

The dinner shows and CRT do not use the same program. I thought it would be the same for CG as well since you need to use a CC to secure that one but I haven't seen anything saying other wise. I know now I am paniced because I don't have anything set yet as to where we want to dine and where we will be and now I only have 8 days instead of 18. Baseball/softball season has been a rough one with 3 kids on 3 different teams so hopefully once its over, saturday , I'll be able to get it all figured out!

California Grill can be booked with the rest of the dining options. We had to put a cc number on our Askerhus ADR.

 

[Ltl Mermaid]

I was having some trouble booking for the 7th and 8th last night online, though i did book for the 3rd-6th! Thanks for the tip.

Does anyone know why the 7th and 8th wouldn't work or did anyone else have the same issue?? I tried mulitple locations and times??

 

[DVCsince02]

we are staying DVC and just entered our ressie number. we are staying dec 4-11th. i was able to book dining through December 8th- so i was able to book our first 5 days worth. i still need to book the 9, 10 and 11th, so i will try back tomorrow and see if it lets me then. i was able to get CP breakfast for sunday am, 12/5 at the time we wanted, as well as Sci Fi. that night at the time i wanted too.

I tried to get Le Cellier for that sat night, 12/4, but not available......scary that it is already booked up that whole night. I did get it for another night though 12/8. Also got Ohana for the time i wanted (right at 5pm) and then I booked tutto Italia for our first night. i am hoping to get in the new mexican restaurant once it opens, but we can't book that yet of course, so i'll stick with italia for now just in case.

so who else has their itinerary done? i want to see what everyone else is planning!

Still waiting for park hours..... We'll be there 12/10 - 12/22 with a DCL cruise in the middle.

 

[taylor3297]

Still waiting for park hours..... We'll be there 12/10 - 12/22 with a DCL cruise in the middle.

Park hours are out already.

 

[disneybarbie]

Still waiting for park hours..... We'll be there 12/10 - 12/22 with a DCL cruise in the middle.

Hi! Have you seen the park hours on the individual park pages on wdw website?

E.g. - this is Magic Kingdom's..

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/calendar/

(Change the month on the right-hand side to Dec 2010)

The December hours are still not showing on the main Park Hours page though?!


Once people start making ADRs please post them here!! I'll try put together an ADR list for the December 2010 DISers


Emma x

 

[rebelbuddhist]

Just spoke with a CM at Disney on the phone and was told ADRs for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package will be available within the next 10-14 days. Hope she knew what she was talking about and not just saying what she thought I wanted to hear--- but I was actually trying to see if the ADRs could be made now and when told no, just inquired when and got that reply. Anyone else heard any similar news?

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Just spoke with a CM at Disney on the phone and was told ADRs for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package will be available within the next 10-14 days. Hope she knew what she was talking about and not just saying what she thought I wanted to hear--- but I was actually trying to see if the ADRs could be made now and when told no, just inquired when and got that reply. Anyone else heard any similar news?

Haven't heard that yet, but it's great news if it turns out to be true!

 

[DVCsince02]

Hi! Have you seen the park hours on the individual park pages on wdw website?

E.g. - this is Magic Kingdom's..

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/calendar/

(Change the month on the right-hand side to Dec 2010)

The December hours are still not showing on the main Park Hours page though?!


Once people start making ADRs please post them here!! I'll try put together an ADR list for the December 2010 DISers


Emma x

No!!! I was looking on the main page.

Thank you!!!!!!!!

Ya'll know about 700+ DISers will be in WDW for the DIS Unplugged Podcast Cruise, right?