*****Official October 2011 Thread*****

[Catira]

No, I have a total of seven. There always seem to be people searching for one though so I'm not a big rush to find the other three. Mainly I would like it to be a group of three so we equal exactly ten. When you call they will ask for the names and ages of all the children. I don't think they asked for the adult's names but I definitely remember the children. She also made a point of saying no outside food or drink. Well, DD is diabetic and we don't go anywhere without our emergency stash in her bag so I hope they overlook it. I mentioned it to the CM but she kind of glossed over it mentioning that they would have chips and soda on the boat. Unless they have 100% apple juice that will do me no good.

My family will be spending the day at DHS so we will have 50's Prime Time for dinner before heading out just before park closing to take a boat to the YC.

It seems not everyone is a planner such as we are I like to have as much scheduled way ahead of time. My rental car is reserved, plane tickets paid, photo pass CD pre-ordered, already working on costume idea, have a box where all my disney trip stuff goes into well you get the idea. I am already planning our June vacation to disney with my kiddos. My 12 yr. old son wants to stay at AK, and I need to convince DD since she graduates high school next year. What time did they tell you to show up for the cruise? You are doing the Illuminations or Wishes? I will wait and see what you thought of the cruise since you travel before us.

 

[Catira]

We have a list with our trip dates and ADR's. What if we added MNSSHP and Wishes Dessert dates to the list? I would love to meet up with my fellow October planners to at least say "hi" and chat for a bit.

 

[sjs314]

We have a list with our trip dates and ADR's. What if we added MNSSHP and Wishes Dessert dates to the list? I would love to meet up with my fellow October planners to at least say "hi" and chat for a bit.

Sounds like a good idea

 

[Parla]

It seems not everyone is a planner such as we are I like to have as much scheduled way ahead of time. My rental car is reserved, plane tickets paid, photo pass CD pre-ordered, already working on costume idea, have a box where all my disney trip stuff goes into well you get the idea. I am already planning our June vacation to disney with my kiddos. My 12 yr. old son wants to stay at AK, and I need to convince DD since she graduates high school next year. What time did they tell you to show up for the cruise? You are doing the Illuminations or Wishes? I will wait and see what you thought of the cruise since you travel before us.

They told me to show up at 8 and we would leave the dock at 8:30.

 

[TTAfanatic]

we are officially booked for October 14-23 for our honeymoon. Staying at the fabulous POP Century, as we are paying for most of the wedding ourselves, it's tough to get a moderate or even a deluxe...Maybe we'll get luck again and get a free upgrade

Anyway...ADR's (as of now, I've only set up 2)

Friday Oct 14, Plaza 7:00 PM

Saturday Oct 15, Le Celliar 12:20 PM




Can't wait to start planning again! It's going to be a fantastic trip!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

we are officially booked for October 14-23 for our honeymoon. Staying at the fabulous POP Century, as we are paying for most of the wedding ourselves, it's tough to get a moderate or even a deluxe...Maybe we'll get luck again and get a free upgrade

Anyway...ADR's (as of now, I've only set up 2)

Friday Oct 14, Plaza 7:00 PM

Saturday Oct 15, Le Celliar 12:20 PM

Can't wait to start planning again! It's going to be a fantastic trip!

Added!

 

[LyndenP]

I got up at 345 am to make dining reservations and guess what?..... I was able to book all 19 reservations we wanted, when we wanted. All except Fantasmic Package, the CM I spoke with said it wasnt available yet. I'm so happy. I'm typing this from my phone so I can give more details later.

 

[Catira]

I got up at 345 am to make dining reservations and guess what?..... I was able to book all 19 reservations we wanted, when we wanted. All except Fantasmic Package, the CM I spoke with said it wasnt available yet. I'm so happy. I'm typing this from my phone so I can give more details later.

Wow, at 3:45 am?? Glad you got all your ADRs. Mine are until Monday 4/25 but I only have a couple to do.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

I got up at 345 am to make dining reservations and guess what?..... I was able to book all 19 reservations we wanted, when we wanted. All except Fantasmic Package, the CM I spoke with said it wasnt available yet. I'm so happy. I'm typing this from my phone so I can give more details later.

Awesome!!!

 

[Catira]

Sounds like a good idea

great... I'll wait for Shannon's opinion since she initially started the thread.

They told me to show up at 8 and we would leave the dock at 8:30.

Thanks.. I need to make early dining reservations then.

 

[LJD2143]

Has anyone had any problems with booking a lunch reservation for LeCellier in October?

I was hoping to get a 1pm ADR for late October. But whenever I "practice" my reservations online, LeCellier is never available. Granted, when I "practice", I am using dates that are 180 or less. But when when I actually book, I'll be trying for a date at 186 days, so I hope that will help?

 

[KEPE]

Lynden, congrats. I hope I have as much luck!!

Question, when I make my ADR's if I put "using my DDP" and then change my mind when I show up for the reservation is that ok? And the other way too, if I don't book it using my ddp but decide to at the time can I do that? I am going to have a few reservations where I will pay OOP and I'm not yet sure which ones to use the plan and which to pay OOP so I want to be sure I can change it if I decide to.

 

[Parla]

Has anyone had any problems with booking a lunch reservation for LeCellier in October?

I was hoping to get a 1pm ADR for late October. But whenever I "practice" my reservations online, LeCellier is never available. Granted, when I "practice", I am using dates that are 180 or less. But when when I actually book, I'll be trying for a date at 186 days, so I hope that will help?

Unlike Biergarten I'm just assuming LeCellier is that popular. I've heard it is the toughest ADR to get. Just put it at the top of you list and be a little flexible on the time and I'm sure you'll be okay.

Lynden, congrats. I hope I have as much luck!!

Question, when I make my ADR's if I put "using my DDP" and then change my mind when I show up for the reservation is that ok? And the other way too, if I don't book it using my ddp but decide to at the time can I do that? I am going to have a few reservations where I will pay OOP and I'm not yet sure which ones to use the plan and which to pay OOP so I want to be sure I can change it if I decide to.

On a previous trip we used the DDP to reserve CRT but then paid out of pocket for it when we got there.

 

[KEPE]

Thanks Parla,

FYI, those wating for FD, someone posted something from Touring plans on another thread - "Disney reviews its quarterly numbers May 10. Word is a tasty discount will be out before then."

Here's to hoping. I would love if they offered FD for Oct. If it was DDP for Mod's I would think about upgrading to DXDP. I know a lot of food but as of right now we are paying OOP for a couple meals and DH is a big eater and a night owl, so I know that if we eat dinner at 7, he'll be looking for something before bed so... more money OOP, If I were able to upgrade I would still be saving more than I am paying now at DDP full price so... I'd have no OOP and I'd still save a few hundred dollars from what I am paying now . Something to think about, of course if it's offered.

 

[sjs314]

Has anyone had any problems with booking a lunch reservation for LeCellier in October?

I was hoping to get a 1pm ADR for late October. But whenever I "practice" my reservations online, LeCellier is never available. Granted, when I "practice", I am using dates that are 180 or less. But when when I actually book, I'll be trying for a date at 186 days, so I hope that will help?

I booked Le Cellier for dinner so I can not comment on that but I know Via Napoli only has 12:45 for lunch online and 11:30 & 12:45 for lunch if you call. Reason I switched VN from lunch to dinner.
Also when I went to book San Angel only available lunch was 1:40pm, the CM commented it could be due to F&W special events

On another thread a poster is finding nothing at most Epcot Restaurants between 3-6pm

Maybe your dates for Le Cellier will be back like the Biergarten by time you make your ADRs

 

[stephielela]

I got up at 345 am to make dining reservations and guess what?..... I was able to book all 19 reservations we wanted, when we wanted. All except Fantasmic Package, the CM I spoke with said it wasnt available yet. I'm so happy. I'm typing this from my phone so I can give more details later.

Congrats!! I am making mine on Tuesday! Of course I only have 2 to make... maybe 3, so it shouldn't be that difficult!

 

[LJD2143]

Question, when I make my ADR's if I put "using my DDP" and then change my mind when I show up for the reservation is that ok? And the other way too, if I don't book it using my ddp but decide to at the time can I do that? I am going to have a few reservations where I will pay OOP and I'm not yet sure which ones to use the plan and which to pay OOP so I want to be sure I can change it if I decide to.

At every meal your server will ask whether or not you are using the dining plan - so you can pick and choose which meals you pay OOP.

Wow, at 3:45 am?? Glad you got all your ADRs. Mine are until Monday 4/25 but I only have a couple to do.

See ya Monday, bright and early!

Unlike Biergarten I'm just assuming LeCellier is that popular. I've heard it is the toughest ADR to get. Just put it at the top of you list and be a little flexible on the time and I'm sure you'll be okay.

Hope so!

I booked Le Cellier for dinner so I can not comment on that but I know Via Napoli only has 12:45 for lunch online and 11:30 & 12:45 for lunch if you call. Reason I switched VN from lunch to dinner.
Also when I went to book San Angel only available lunch was 1:40pm, the CM commented it could be due to F&W special events

On another thread a poster is finding nothing at most Epcot Restaurants between 3-6pm

Maybe your dates for Le Cellier will be back like the Biergarten by time you make your ADRs

I don't think my LeCellier issue is like your Biergarten issue - because I can't find anything for ANY time. Part of my problem is probably because my family is a party of 5.

 

[Rorey]

OK So Im so excited!! I was able to make my ADR's this morning!!

This is the official list:

Oct. 20th

Arrival night get to POP around 5:00pm

Teppan Edo – 7:20pm

Oct. 21st
Rope Drop MK

Crystal Palace – 10:15am

Tony’s Town Square – 2:30pm

Pirates and Pals Night (dinner if hungry at POP)

Oct. 22nd
Breakfast at Pop

SciFi Dine in Theater - 1:30pm

House of Blues (La Nubla?)

Oct. 23rd
Breakfast at Pop – Quick Service

Spend Day at Universal/Harry Potter

Mama Melrose Fantasmic Package 4:10pm

Oct. 24th
Akershus– 8:20am – Table Service

Segway Trip – 9:30am - 11:30am

Tokyo Dining – 1:30pm

Head over to MK for dinner (walk in dinner somewhere)

Main Street Parade and Wishes.

Oct. 25th
Tusker House Breakfast – 9:05am

Yak and Yeti – 1:30pm

Yachtsman Steakhouse – 7:30pm

Oct. 26th
Cape May Cafe - 8:30am

Lunch play by ear (Big River Grille)

Le Cellier - 7:30pm

Oct. 27th
Breakfast at Pop

Spend Day at Universal/Harry Potter

Planet Hollywood - 2:30pm

MK for MNSSHP - Dinner at the park

Oct. 28th
1900 Park Fare - 9:00am

Pick a park day MK or HS

Spirit of Aloha Dinner - 8:00pm

Oct. 29th
Captain's Grille 8:20am

It's so good to have these all planned out now!!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

OK So Im so excited!! I was able to make my ADR's this morning!!

This is the official list:

Oct. 20th

Arrival night get to POP around 5:00pm

Teppan Edo – 7:20pm

Oct. 21st
Rope Drop MK

Crystal Palace – 10:15am

Tony’s Town Square – 2:30pm

Pirates and Pals Night (dinner if hungry at POP)

Oct. 22nd
Breakfast at Pop

SciFi Dine in Theater - 1:30pm

House of Blues (La Nubla?)

Oct. 23rd
Breakfast at Pop – Quick Service

Spend Day at Universal/Harry Potter

Mama Melrose Fantasmic Package 4:10pm

Oct. 24th
Akershus– 8:20am – Table Service

Segway Trip – 9:30am - 11:30am

Tokyo Dining – 1:30pm

Head over to MK for dinner (walk in dinner somewhere)

Main Street Parade and Wishes.

Oct. 25th
Tusker House Breakfast – 9:05am

Yak and Yeti – 1:30pm

Yachtsman Steakhouse – 7:30pm

Oct. 26th
Cape May Cafe - 8:30am

Lunch play by ear (Big River Grille)

Le Cellier - 7:30pm

Oct. 27th
Breakfast at Pop

Spend Day at Universal/Harry Potter

Planet Hollywood - 2:30pm

MK for MNSSHP - Dinner at the park

Oct. 28th
1900 Park Fare - 9:00am

Pick a park day MK or HS

Spirit of Aloha Dinner - 8:00pm

Oct. 29th
Captain's Grille 8:20am

It's so good to have these all planned out now!!!

Everything looks great!! I added you to the list!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Tues. 10/25: Breakfast @ Kona’s Café 9 a.m. (Polynesian Resort)
Epcot for Food & Wine Festival ?
**MNSSHP** can enter park at 4 p.m.
Eat Dinner before MNSSHP where?? Party hours 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

We are doing MNSSHP on the same day I am going to try tomorrow morning for The Plaza @5:00. Can't wait til tomorrow morning to see if I can get what I want!