Oh yeah... I have had my tentative schedule planned using last year's hours since BEFORE October last year...
I don't make my ADR's until April 18 so i should have plenty of time as well, I'm just itching to start confirming my park days and such. I also am waiting on the MNSSHP dates. We haven't decided yet if we are going or not, but if the dates work out okay I MIGHT consider it.
the dessert party is fabulous. we enjoyed it. it is still close, so you can hear the booms. we just loved the fact we didn't have to deal with the crowds. here is a pic- you can see the 'overhang' of the roof there. Our table was right up against the railing though- great location!Exw, yes, sorry I did mean the dessert party. From the pics it shows it looked like you were in a place that was on an upper level. I figured the view was better since the party was dessert during the fireworks. I was just hoping it wasn't too close so the noise wouldn't be too loud. DD hates the "boom".
Thnx for th info.
Still waiting on those dates!! I got my WDW vacation planning DVD today. I look forward to checking that out. I still haven't booked yet. My preference is CRS with the hopper and the DDP but it is just more than I expected. Waiting a few more weeks to see if any discounts come out and then I need to bite the bullet and either book it or get the value's. Either way I want it booked before the 180 mark so I can make my ADR's right on time!!
woo hoo! when are you going to decide on the switch Steph?
Fantasmic is the nighttime spectacular at Hollywood Studios. THere are fireworks, water effects, a boat with characters and villians. It is a great show (although i think better at DL). In the slow seasons, they only show it like 2-3 a week, so those nights at HS are packed. they usually will offer two shows that night. You can wait an hour or more in line to see it and many book a dining package to ensure a spot. This show, however is extremely loud and can be very overwhelming for little ones- it is probably the 'scariest' of the nighttime shows,with lots of villians etc. We don't plan on taking my son (3yo) to see it until he is much older. plus, we prefer to ride rides while everyone else is seeing it (or avoid HS on Fantasmic night all together if possible!)Ok, gotta know. What's fantasmic? I've learned so much from these boards (and it keeps costing me $$, lol). Before this I didn't know about MNSSHP or Wishes Dessert party and now I want to do both. Tell me about Fantasmic so I can add that to my list too, lol
sjs - were you really up at 2:30am looking for Park Hours? Sounds like something I would do!
I really thought today would be the day - maybe the Travel Agents aren't awake yet?
I noticed the prices too ---- $412 each way for NS from Indy to MCO. I'm guessing they'll go down --- at least I hope!
BTW - I'm originally from Pittsburgh.
Now all we need is the official October park hours 
I know a number of people when the fares for Airtran came out for Aug/Sept were able to book thru Disney same flights much cheaper than what was posted on the AT site
You might want to inquire and see what Disney is offering fares for .
Those prices you quoted are insane
Re: the crazy Airtran prices.... check back tomorrow or the day after and I can guarantee you the prices will be back down to their normal ranges. I was looking for Airtran info here in the DIS and a couple other people tipped me off that when Airtran initially posts their flights, the prices are ABSURD for a day or two. Then they go back down to be in line with their other flights.
So no worries. I know I panicked at first too, but 24 hours later & I got my tickets from Ohio to MCO for $117 each way.
Re: the crazy Airtran prices.... check back tomorrow or the day after and I can guarantee you the prices will be back down to their normal ranges. I was looking for Airtran info here in the DIS and a couple other people tipped me off that when Airtran initially posts their flights, the prices are ABSURD for a day or two. Then they go back down to be in line with their other flights.
So no worries. I know I panicked at first too, but 24 hours later & I got my tickets from Ohio to MCO for $117 each way.
