** Official ** March 2011!!!

[starstruck93]

We'll be there March 3rd - 10th! We can't wait; the crowds look like they're going to pretty good that week!

 

[Colleen27]

We'll be there March 3rd - 10th! We can't wait; the crowds look like they're going to pretty good that week!

No kidding. I'm doing round one of my compulsive plan revisiting/rearranging and the ADR availability for early March is unbelievable! I just picked up a pre-opening Crystal Palace for the 6th, and CRT had availability for all three meals as well (though not at great times for us, and the little warning about the rehabs obstructing the view convinced me that can wait until next time). Tusker House is available pretty much any time for breakfast on the 3rd; I waffled between pre-opening and brunch before settling on the latter. And for the dinner I couldn't figure out on the 3rd, I'd thought availability would limit my choices and help me make up my mind, but everything I checked was available!

 

[txtara]

Last night I decided to change (Chef Mickeys) my DD's birthday breakfast and searched to see if there were any ressies for CP on March 13th. It is a Sunday and really did not think I could find anything available. I actually got 8:05am for that morning. I could not believe it. We will be able to walk down Main Street before the park opens...SO EXCITED!

 

[txtara]

I will add my plans here: March 12-19

Saturday: arrive before dinner; dinner at DTD
Sunday: Bfast CP 805am then spend day at MK (DD Bday)
Monday: Epcot day; lunch at Le Cellier
Tuesday: DS day; Fantasmic Pkg at Mama Melrose
Wednesday: AK day; dinner at Ohana's
Thursdayark hopping day; lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
Friday: More park hopping; lunch at Le Chefs for hubbies bday

Have the meals and park days planned out but still not sure where we are going to stay. Really depends on if any discounts come out for my week. We have POR booked but DD16 has decided she is not going (again). So who knows.....

 

[Mom2micayla]

I've been busy and mostly lurking, but I am really enjoying reading about all your plans. I haven't done much planning at all. DH and I are celebrating our 10th (married) anniversary and neither one of us have been since the late 80s. We're both seasoned DLR annual passholders so I know how those parks work. We always have our kids with us when we travel to Disneyland and everything is regimented to a point, so I've decided to go with a very easy-breezy approach for WDW. lol I'm usually all about schedules, itineraries, time lines, etc. With 4 kids between the ages of 3 & 8, I have to be. So I've decided to just go with the flow this time around. We won't have the kids, so we can sleep in , ride whatever ride we want, etc, etc. I know it will likely be busy and no doubt we'll miss a lot, but hopefully I won't regret being so blase' about things. lol

All I've done is plan 1 to 2 ADRs each day and planned which parks on which days. I think I scored some really nice ADRs (Le Cellier, 8:05a Crystal Palace, Narcoossee's, 'Ohana, etc). I spent more time worrying about where to eat than I have about planning on what to do.

 

[sweetpeajoey]

We just booked to go on a Cunard cruise from Ft Lauderdale in March so will be stopping at Disney for 3 nights 14th to the 17th. I love Disney and it's been about 3 years since we have visited. We will be bringing my MIL who has never been so will have to do all 4 parks in 2 days, hope the lines for the rides aren't too long.

We haven't decided on a hotel yet as I am waiting for January offers.

 

[GrumpyBuffy]

Woohoo! I got a PIN code mailed to me and got 40% off our rate at Saratoga Springs! We are staying in a 2 bedroom villa so we are saving a good chunk of money! Yippee!

I wish March would just hurry up and get here...

 

[sweetpeajoey]

Woohoo! I got a PIN code mailed to me and got 40% off our rate at Saratoga Springs! We are staying in a 2 bedroom villa so we are saving a good chunk of money! Yippee!

I wish March would just hurry up and get here...

A PIN code? Are u a member of a club or on a mailing list to get it?

 

[GrumpyBuffy]

A PIN code? Are u a member of a club or on a mailing list to get it?

To be honest, I really have no idea how I got it. I am on Disney's e-mail list and mailing list. From what I understand, it's just kinda random.

 

[sweetpeajoey]

To be honest, I really have no idea how I got it. I am on Disney's e-mail list and mailing list. From what I understand, it's just kinda random.

Thanks for the reply and congrats on the discount!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I'd like to join in! We are staying at AKV Jambo in a savannah view studio for our first DVC stay March 14-18!
I will post our plans and ADRs when I get home and have my notes.
We are driving from MN and visiting relatives in Ft. Myers, catch some spring training for the Twins and head up to WDW - which is a surprise for the kids!

 

[txtara]

Called today to take my 16 yr old off our ressies...asked if I had a pin....and of course.....no. Just can't get that lucky. Anyway, changed our reservations back to POP Century since we will have 4. We have gone back and forth about where to stay. Still not 100 percent sure that is where we will be staying but for now it works. Really hoping a discount comes out for my week. Disney..are you listening

 

[mbvisitor]

...and I saved $1420

CALL PEOPLE CALL!!! Call right now!! Here's the posting from the Disney website...

Book early and Save up to 35% at Select Disney Resort Hotels
With special winter and spring room rates, your family can experience the vacation you need for less than you'd expect. With the strong Canadian dollar, now is a great time to make your Disney dream vacation come true! For stays most nights February 17 through April 16, 2011. Includes most spring breaks!

For example, it is just US$104 per night plus tax in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights February 17, February 22 – 26, 2011 and March 11 to April 16, 2011, when you book by December 31, 2010.

Last Chance to Save for Early Spring
When booking January 1, 2011 until February 13, 2011, you can still enjoy savings of up to 30%.
Savings by Hotel Category

Book early by 12/31/10: Book between 1/1/11 through 2/13/1:
Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels 35% 30%

Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels* 20% – 35% 15%–25%

Disney Moderate Resort Hotels 25% 20%

Disney Value Resort Hotels 20% 15%

*Save 20% at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge if booked by December 31, 2010 or 15% if booked between
January 1, 2011 and February 13, 2011.
*Save 25% at Disney's Polynesian Resort if booked by December 31, 2010 or 20% if booked between
January 1, 2011 and February 13, 2011.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Just got an email from my DU agent....saving over $500.00 on our room ressies Happy Dance Time

 

[lilandvisma]

Yay!! I am so happy that we finally got a deal I still can't decided where to book though!! CBR or POFQ!?!?!

 

[SnowWhite607]

My dates (Mar 4-9) seem to be blacked out in the above post about PIN codes but my TA emailed me this morning and said I had $150 discount for some reason!

 

[PSUGuy]

My counter below, we go 'Double-Digits' by the end of the work day.



100 days 4 hrs. 31 mins. 16 secs.

Bill From PA

 

[lilys.mom]

My dates (Mar 4-9) seem to be blacked out in the above post about PIN codes but my TA emailed me this morning and said I had $150 discount for some reason!

I wonder if it is because free dining is being offered....we are booked march 3-9 and have free dining.....wondering if that is a better deal than the 20% room discount.....

 

[tiink3rbella]

March 6-11 @ POP!

 

[woodleygrrl]

great news. I have to see if I do better with the pin or the public deal.

Congrats to everyone waiting on this!

Jennifer