**Official December 2010 Thread!!**

[ChateauFive]

We are going Dec 18th-26th and staying at Fort Wilderness in our Class C
We decided this because I always wanted to go for Christmas, my DH's B-day is the 25th and our oldest just turned 20 so who knows how many more trips he'll be making with us

 

[JaneBanks]

I figured I would pop in and add my name to the list!

We just booked our Honeymoon for December 5th -9th at the Grand Floridian today!!

We're so excited!!

 

[TruBlu]

We were supposed to be there right now.

Last week I ended up in the hospital. I signed myself out (against doctor's orders) on Friday with the plan of flying to Disney on Saturday. DH and I were packing when the kids went to bed Friday night, then I got REALLY sick again... SO, I tearfully cancelled our trip during the night...

Saturday morning our kids jumped out of bed excited to head to the airport. It was really hard to tell them we weren't going.

BUT - they took it so well. I have wonderful kids. I tried to talk them into going without me, but they started to cry. They said it wouldn't be the same without me.

SO... I'm having surgery next Friday (unless I worsen before then and they have to do it emergency). My doc wont let me travel for several months after that. I've never even considered pulling my kids out of school for a vacation, but I am this year! We all deserve it!!! We've had a really bad time of it the last 3 years.... a horrible emergency surgery for me that I almost didn't survive in '08 (the same thing I have this time), stage 4 breast cancer for my mom, a broken arm for DS, stage 4 colon cancer for my mom, and now another surgery for me.

ANYWAY.... By December I should be all better, and WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY!

I CAN'T WAIT!

 

[verticalchaos]

Going for Christmas!!!! My parents will get in 12/23 and I'll come in the morning of 12/24 (I teach, and we go up to the end of the day on the 23rd...then it was expensive air AND not getting in until midnight or later). We'll be there through the 27th.

Not sure where we're staying yet - CM sis will be booking that tomorrow when she's at work. Probably either CBR (my preference) or POR with a possibility of a villa at Saratoga Springs.

Who cares????? We're going to Disney for Christmas!!!!!

(And yes, I know about the crowds. Crowds don't phase me. I live in NYC! )

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

We were supposed to be there right now.

Last week I ended up in the hospital. I signed myself out (against doctor's orders) on Friday with the plan of flying to Disney on Saturday. DH and I were packing when the kids went to bed Friday night, then I got REALLY sick again... SO, I tearfully cancelled our trip during the night...

Saturday morning our kids jumped out of bed excited to head to the airport. It was really hard to tell them we weren't going.

BUT - they took it so well. I have wonderful kids. I tried to talk them into going without me, but they started to cry. They said it wouldn't be the same without me.

SO... I'm having surgery next Friday (unless I worsen before then and they have to do it emergency). My doc wont let me travel for several months after that. I've never even considered pulling my kids out of school for a vacation, but I am this year! We all deserve it!!! We've had a really bad time of it the last 3 years.... a horrible emergency surgery for me that I almost didn't survive in '08 (the same thing I have this time), stage 4 breast cancer for my mom, a broken arm for DS, stage 4 colon cancer for my mom, and now another surgery for me.

ANYWAY.... By December I should be all better, and WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY!

I CAN'T WAIT!

I'm so sorry to hear all of that! Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

Hopefully, being part of the December thread will cheer you up and give you lots of fun anticipation for a great trip!

 

[Daddy_of_Princesses]

ANYWAY.... By December I should be all better, and WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY!

I CAN'T WAIT!

If it makes you feel better, you will have more fun in December anyway. It won't be as crowded or as hot, plus you get to see Disney all decked out in Christmas decorations.

 

[TruBlu]

I'm so sorry to hear all of that! Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

Hopefully, being part of the December thread will cheer you up and give you lots of fun anticipation for a great trip!

Thank you! It has already!

If it makes you feel better, you will have more fun in December anyway. It won't be as crowded or as hot, plus you get to see Disney all decked out in Christmas decorations.

Christmas is my favorite time of year! I can't imagine mixing that in with Disney Magic!!!

I think I'm going to pack a nice outfit for everyone and do our Christmas card picture while we are there!!!

 

[Becky521]

Yay, just booked our flights on Southwest for December trip! And extended our stay by two days last night! Now we will be at POFQ from 12/18 - 12/30!

 

[lumpydj]

Added the updated list is on page 45!

I can't wait to try book a Sleigh Ride .. should be able to do that on Wednesday.. then all our ressies are done!


Emma x

I just booked our Sleigh Ride yesterday for 12/4. This will be our first time on the sleigh ride. We're very excited for it. The only thing left I have to book is a CP Dinner Package.

 

[pmdeve]

We are going Dec 10 to the 16th and staying at the Beach Club Villas. Can't wait. I made my ADR's now waiting for CP packages. Any ideal when they will become available?

 

[4HppyCamprs]

So excited! We had been going back and forth on whether to go or not but DH and my mother both have the vacation time. I have a free airline ticket and we have been wanting to go! So we did it! All booked and all set for the merry christmas parade. Now just counting down the days!!

 

[honeymooner2004]

We'll be there from Dec 5th thru the 12th!!! Leaving Pittsburgh on the 4th and driving down with my daughter who will be 5 on Dec 12th, by stepson, who will be visiting us from Seattle and will be 14 on Dec 15th!! And of course my wonderful DH will be going too!! Can't forget him!! Staying in a family suite at All Star Music. Never stayed there, hoping we love it!! We decided to go in Dec for my daughter's 5th birthday celebration. The whole trip is a surprise for both kids, so this is going to be an interesting 6 month secret!!!

 

[mstinson14]

Yay, just booked our flights on Southwest for December trip! And extended our stay by two days last night! Now we will be at POFQ from 12/18 - 12/30!

We are there the 17-23 at the same resort!

 

[pmdeve]

We stayed at the ASM suites last year. We loved it, the two bathrooms were great and having the refrig and the microwave was a great addition. In the morning we would have cereal and at night, ,microwave popcorn. Also save a lot of $ on food. Enjoy!

 

[Daddy_of_Princesses]

Southwest has their flights for December available. The early morning Saturday flight started at $100, but has already jumped up to $118. Is this about the lowest the fare usually is from Philly to Orlando?
It looks like I will be using US Air for the return trip, Southwests last flight on the 18th is 5:45 PM, US Air has a 7:30 flight and it $128 vs. $145 from Southwest. The later flight gives me more time to enjoy Disney.

 

[mstinson14]

Our ADRS
50's Prime Time Cafe-18th- 9:30
Tony's Town Square-19th-5:15
Sci-Fi Dine In Theater-20th-6:10
Le Cellier Steakhouse-21st-7:05
Still trying to decide on the 22nd and the morning of the 23

 

[honeymooner2004]

We stayed at the ASM suites last year. We loved it, the two bathrooms were great and having the refrig and the microwave was a great addition. In the morning we would have cereal and at night, ,microwave popcorn. Also save a lot of $ on food. Enjoy!

That's exactly what we were thinking of!! Plus since we're driving down, were bringing our own coolers, so we will have bottles of water and juice. My kids are simple cereal and donut eaters, so we'll probably have quick breakfasts as well!

 

[TruBlu]

We've never been in December. What do I need to book besides dining reservations?

 

[TruBlu]

Just bought our plane tickets!

We'll be there Dec 4-11 at POFQ.

We'll be dining:
12/4 Teppan Edo (2:50 pm)

12/5 Sci-Fi (11:15 am)
12/5 50's PT (4:30 pm)

12/7 Chef Mickey's (10:00 am)
12/7 Le Cellier (4:50 pm)

12/8 Garden Grill (4:00 pm)

12/9 Tusker House (4:00 pm)

12/10 Chef Mickey's (10:00 am)
12/10 Narcoosee's (6:00 pm)

 

[dj2]

We've never been in December. What do I need to book besides dining reservations?

perhaps a candlelight processional package (when they become available), a fantasmic package, a sleigh ride, a fireworks cruise, a segway tour. depends on how big your budget is....