that sounds like a good plan given it might be busy that night. they even sell dole whips at Capt Cooks there, you can grab one, sit on the beach and enjoy. the music piped on the beach isn't loud at all though.I've always wanted to watch Wishes from the Poly beach! I'm trying to figure out if I should do that the 2nd night of our trip, which happens to be October 1! If MK is really crowded, I might just do that, my DH sounds like yours, he hates crowds during fireworks...actually, crowds of any kind!!
congrats on ADRs! a master list sounds great, we did that for our Dec thread.I made my ADRs today!! Well actually, the family that I'm going with made ADRs because my day isn't until Friday....
September 29
6:50 Beirgarten - 7 people ~ us with my family (DSis, DBIL, DNiece, DMom and DDad)
September 30
5:10 'Ohana - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 1
2:00 Beirgarten - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 2
FOOD AND WINE! No ADR necessary!
Not thrilled about eating at the same place twice but that's just the way it worked out since we're planning with two families separately!
Should we get a master list of ADRs going? That way we can see if anyone is dining at the same place/time? I would be happy to be in charge of updating that if everyone is interested.
I've always wanted to watch Wishes from the Poly beach! I'm trying to figure out if I should do that the 2nd night of our trip, which happens to be October 1! If MK is really crowded, I might just do that, my DH sounds like yours, he hates crowds during fireworks...actually, crowds of any kind!!
I have nixed my original plans for Fantasmic since DH and crowds don't mix and for a 25 min show we decided it won't be worth all the waiting and then dealing with getting out at the end. 
I made my ADRs today!! Well actually, the family that I'm going with made ADRs because my day isn't until Friday....
September 29
6:50 Beirgarten - 7 people ~ us with my family (DSis, DBIL, DNiece, DMom and DDad)
September 30
5:10 'Ohana - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 1
2:00 Beirgarten - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 2
FOOD AND WINE! No ADR necessary!
Not thrilled about eating at the same place twice but that's just the way it worked out since we're planning with two families separately!
Should we get a master list of ADRs going? That way we can see if anyone is dining at the same place/time? I would be happy to be in charge of updating that if everyone is interested.
. Now I can max. my park hours, still eat when I want and catch the bus back to the hotel after dinner. 
I made my ADRs today!! Well actually, the family that I'm going with made ADRs because my day isn't until Friday....
September 29
6:50 Beirgarten - 7 people ~ us with my family (DSis, DBIL, DNiece, DMom and DDad)
September 30
5:10 'Ohana - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 1
2:00 Beirgarten - 5 people ~ us with DH's family (DBIL, DSIL, DNephew)
October 2
FOOD AND WINE! No ADR necessary!
Not thrilled about eating at the same place twice but that's just the way it worked out since we're planning with two families separately!
Should we get a master list of ADRs going? That way we can see if anyone is dining at the same place/time? I would be happy to be in charge of updating that if everyone is interested.
I get to make mine on April 12. Getting a master list together sounds like a great idea!!! I love hearing what everyone else is doing.
Because it's the farthest from the parks, though, we're going to wait until DD is past nap stage before staying there again. Next time we want to go during the holiday season and stay at WL. I mentioned to DH that while I know I"ll love the Poly this year, I think WL and AKL suit me more because they have such a comforting feeling to them. The lobbies of both are magnificent!
i was just asking the same question on another thread. lol- we want to enjoy DHS as long as we can, since it has an early closing most nights- 7pm. I am going to try and make a Mama Melrose ADR for 7pm or 6:50pm. I believe most restaurants will accept reservations up until closing time, but not after (of course if you are running late, I am sure there is a little cushion). for 1900 Park Fare though, you could schedule that whenever. If you want to enjoy the MK up until 7pm.........but I would schedule it for 7:30 at the earliest. You will have to take the monorail loop all the way around if you choose that method of transportation which will take a while, i would think maybe the bus is faster or boat? You need to take into account the transportation time to get over to the GF. according to the DIS, 1900 closes at 8:20pm. Meaning, they will take ADRs up until that time i bet.
we are the same way- i don't want to fight all those crowds either. I've gotten caught up on accident in the mass exodus afterwards. We were over near ToT and those bathrooms and suddenly these people were pouring out from nowhere. it was scary, how crowded it was. no thank you!Sounds like our DH would get along great
As far as MNSSHP a part of me wants to go but this trip was suppose to be all about the F&W so I will probably have to be content with seeing the Wishes, I was trying to fit in maybe doing one on the Poly beach(Hallowishes) and the dessert party for Wishes but I can not make it all work
depends on the night. If it is a non-MNSSHP night, Wishes is usually at 9pm. If it is a MNSSHP night, then HallowWISHES is at 9:30pm. I would plan being there 30 minutes before to grab a spot and earlier if you want to grab a snack from Capt Cooks or a dole whip! please note, i couldn't hear the music very good at all, it was pretty low.
Disney Food Blog Today is Reporting......................
As part of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, guests can settle in to watch some of their favorite 80s bands at the Eat to the Beat concerts! These happen every night at the American Gardens Theater in the American Pavilion.
While Disney has not yet released the official concert schedule, heres what were hearing. This is VERY SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Gin Blossoms September 27-28
.38 Special October 3-5
Starship October 13-16
Hanson October 31-November 1
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 11-13
More to come!
Of course not a hint about the dates I will be there yet
My DH and I were just talking about WL and AKL yesterday. We stayed at AKL for our honeymoon and absolutely fell in love with it!
Disney Food Blog Today is Reporting......................
As part of the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, guests can settle in to watch some of their favorite 80s bands at the Eat to the Beat concerts! These happen every night at the American Gardens Theater in the American Pavilion.
While Disney has not yet released the official concert schedule, heres what were hearing. This is VERY SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Gin Blossoms September 27-28
.38 Special October 3-5
Starship October 13-16
Hanson October 31-November 1
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 11-13
More to come!
Of course not a hint about the dates I will be there yet
