Official January 2016!!!

[shb5007]

5 days here! Can't wait!

 

[ariane37]

7 days for me! First trip down in 4 years and first time staying on property (AoA) in 20 years!

How does this look for some of you that are more regulars?

Friday 8th: Disney Springs - Earl of Sandwich, shopping, Dockside Margaritas, Jock Lindsey's, and dinner over at Yachtsman's Steakhouse.
Saturday 9th: Hollywood Studios - Rope drop to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, FP+ (Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours) and Fantasmic package (lunch) at Mama Melrose.
Sunday 10th: Islands of Adventure - Rope drop to Harry Potter, Three Broomsticks for lunch, The Cowfish for dinner, CityWalk for fun, and a quick trip to Fun Spot (to ride coasters).
Monday 11th: Universal Orlando - Rope drop to Despicable Me, Leaky Cauldron for lunch, and checking out the Orlando craft beer scene that night.
Tuesday 12th: Epcot - Rope drop to Mission: SPACE, FP+ (Test Track, Disney Pals, and Nemo), "Drink Around The World", and Le Cellier for dinner.
Wednesday 13th: Magic Kingdom - FP+ (Mine Train, Peter Pan, and Pooh), dinner at Be Our Guest, and a few Dole Whip's.
Thursday 14th: Animal Kingdom - FP+ (Dinosaur, Safari, and Everest), lunch at Flame Tree, and dinner at Coral Reef back at Epcot.
Friday 15th: Magic Kingdom - Keys to the Kingdom Tour, FP+ (Space Mountain, Mermaid, and Big Thunder), and dinner at Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Saturday 16th: TBD, but likely Magic Kingdom - FP+ (Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain).

A few quick questions.

1.) Anything to not miss at Disney Springs? Anything fun to see, do, taste, drink?

2.) We are doing the Fantasmic package for lunch at Mama Melrose. I am sure I won't be too hungry, but any ides for a quick bite to eat at DHS prior to Fantasmic?

3.) Any ideas of where to go at open in Magic Kingdom? We will likely have two chances (Wednesday and Saturday).

Thanks!

I think it all looks good We've really enjoyed DS on our last couple trips since it's become....DS lol. Love some of the new shops, even if some of them are a bit on the expensive side. Always enjoy a sundae from Ghiardelli but you're already doing a lot of eating/drinking there
If you want more rides on Splash, Space or BTMRR than just with your FP's I'd head there at RD, especially Sat. Same goes for PP, or if anyone in your party cares to meet Merida. Her wait can get long later in the day

 

[ariane37]

I can't wait to explore DS this trip. I'm staying at POFQ so I'd like to take the boat and do some exploring. I'm a big shopper too so I need to hit up all those shops.

I get in a lot of trouble shopping in DS lol! Especially in the Christmas store and Tren-D!

It's our first time there and we are so excited!!! We are staying in a dvc studio. I'm sure even with pool construction it will be magical!

It's our first time staying at the Poly and we're in a DVC studio also Hope you enjoy your stay and trip!

 

[diamondcharl]

Its our first time at the Poly too! We are only there for one night but we booked a concierge room so that should be really special! I will let you all know how the construction is. We are only 6 days away!!!!!!!! Cant wait. I have been checking the weather so much I am beginning to confuse myself! LOL

 

[han22735]

It's our first time there and we are so excited!!! We are staying in a dvc studio. I'm sure even with pool construction it will be magical!

I get in a lot of trouble shopping in DS lol! Especially in the Christmas store and Tren-D!

It's our first time staying at the Poly and we're in a DVC studio also Hope you enjoy your stay and trip!

We had our 1st stay in the DVC studios in September and loved it. We'll also be in a studio this trip. You both are going to love it. The villas are beautiful!!

 

[sonocruiser]

Its our first time at the Poly too! We are only there for one night but we booked a concierge room so that should be really special! I will let you all know how the construction is. We are only 6 days away!!!!!!!! Cant wait. I have been checking the weather so much I am beginning to confuse myself! LOL

For all those staying at the Poly- let us know how the monorail was. Lots of talk lately about it not operating.

 

[tcherjen]

Joining! We are only staying one night @ Pop. We are moving our dd for the college program.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

I get in a lot of trouble shopping in DS lol! Especially in the Christmas store and Tren-D!

It's our first time staying at the Poly and we're in a DVC studio also Hope you enjoy your stay and trip!

I do too. DH has to hold me back from spending too much. I love Tren-D, World of Disney, and Cherry Tree Lane in the Co-Op with all those beautiful purses! Good thing DH isn't coming with me this trip. I can splurge just a bit more than usual.

 

[ariane37]

I hope everyone comes back here after their trips and lets us know how they go!!

 

[Katniss]

7 days to go. get me out of this cold weather!! My girls are sooo excited.

 

[han22735]

7 days to go. get me out of this cold weather!! My girls are sooo excited.

I agree!!! 6 more days. Its a balmy 14 degrees here today so I'll take what ever temp I can get in FL.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

20 days left! I'm so done with Chicago weather. I'm ready for whatever I can get in Orlando.

 

[Jerusalem Gal]

12 days!!!!! I hope it doesn't rain!!!!

 

[han22735]

12 days!!!!! I hope it doesn't rain!!!!

Shhhhhhh.....don't say that word....

 

[Jerusalem Gal]

Shhhhhhh.....don't say that word....

Shhh... you're right!!!! It's gonna be sunny!!!!

 

[jennad4]

Finally single digits!!!

 

[ariane37]

Yup, finally single digits for us Excited and sad at the same time. This is our 4th visit in a year's time but also most likely our last until Spring 2017 I know we were spoiled! Up until now it's been once or twice a year. I got too comfy!!

 

[Lillian Gracey]

So excited for everyone who leaves very soon! I'm jealous. I finally made it to the teens! Next thing you know I'll be doing the single digit dance!

 

[han22735]

Yup, finally single digits for us Excited and sad at the same time. This is our 4th visit in a year's time but also most likely our last until Spring 2017 I know we were spoiled! Up until now it's been once or twice a year. I got too comfy!!

I feel your pain. This will be our 3rd trip in just over a year and after this one we have nothing disney planned. Maybe i'll actually have to bank my DVC points and have extra again for use in 2017 at some point.

 

[ariane37]

I feel your pain. This will be our 3rd trip in just over a year and after this one we have nothing disney planned. Maybe i'll actually have to bank my DVC points and have extra again for use in 2017 at some point.

That sounds like a good idea! If you make it the earlier part off 2017, it won't be too awfully long after you get back from this trip until you can make ADR's for that trip lol!!