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

[Brocktoon]

Being with family is fantastic but not if you are together every waking minute

Yep ... I always head down with my parents during Oct for the F&W Fest and we're all adults. Many times I'll wander off and do my own thing. It's sort of understood that there is no point dragging each other around if it's something we're not interested in. I guess it's sort of ... if our plans match then we're fine, otherwise I'll see you guys around dinner or back at the RV at Ft Wilderness.

That plan has worked great for years!

 

[Catira]

I was just getting ready to post this - glad I checked!

I read in the past that people had to call Disney and get the code "refreshed" for the CDs if they were ordered more than a month or two in advance. Is this still the case? I've been holding off a while just to avoid having to do that, since the link above seems to be a permanent thing.

Back in 2007 I bought the photopass pass with a preorder. At that time, you did have to call and get the code "refreshed" as you said. But it was a simple 5 minute phone call.. worth the $50 savings This time around, I'm not sure. But to be on the safe side, I'll probably call PHOTO PASS and verify I won't have issues with my preorder.

 

[Rorey]

Oh ok. I am not really looking for FD since I did the math and we are booked with a 20% discount pin and FD would only save us an additional $29.88 for our entire stay.

yeah, I totally see that. We aren't booked with any discount so I'd be happy with anything! lol

 

[Family Loves Disney]

I added a link on the first post to the ADRs page. I hope this helps everyone. I will add the link for the YES program list later. I have to leave for all my appointments and will not be home till after midnight. Hope everyone has a great evening.

 

[Pixiedust530]

yeah, I totally see that. We aren't booked with any discount so I'd be happy with anything! lol

We aren't booked with anything either! I began planning this trip well over a year ago, and our dates are NOT flexible. I would be totally grateful for ANY discount.

However....I did a little Disney MATH at work yesterday and IF Free Dining comes our for our dates I might be making some other changes. I won't go into details...you'll all have to wait to see if FD is released and then read my PTR to find out!

for all of us to get the discounts we're hoping for!!!

 

[lmc318]

Back in 2007 I bought the photopass pass with a preorder. At that time, you did have to call and get the code "refreshed" as you said. But it was a simple 5 minute phone call.. worth the $50 savings This time around, I'm not sure. But to be on the safe side, I'll probably call PHOTO PASS and verify I won't have issues with my preorder.

Ok, cool, thanks. I'll probably order mine soon since we're in the 6 month range now. I definitely want to make sure I get the discount!!

yeah, I totally see that. We aren't booked with any discount so I'd be happy with anything! lol

We got a PIN for 40% off deluxe, 35% mod, 30% value a while ago through email, so maybe they'll start coming up with them again.

 

[Parla]

I just went over to disneyworld.com to play around with dining and such, and was greeted by this message:




Maybe a new discount...
Maybe MNSSHP tickets...
maybe just maintenance...


...Only time will tell...

I've found the site down a few times with no announcements after. I'm just thinking maintenance.

Ok, I'm mostly happy about this new development but I'm also just a little...I don't know how I'm feeling. DH and I enjoyed our solo trip so much back in Nov. 2009, we had fun and really loved being just the two of us even though we missed DGD. This coming trip DD, her DH and DGD10 were going to arrive a few days ahead of us and then leave a couple of days before us. DH and I were overjoyed that we'd all be spending some time together but also that we'd have a couple of days on our own. DD called me last night, very excited, to let me know that she booked...the same exact dates as ours. Same resort, POFQ. So there goes our dream of some alone time, and as much as I adore DGD, I don't want to become the designated babysitter the entire time. My DD is a big shopper, me, not so much, and she spends HOURS shopping at Disney, drove me nuts last November. I guess the best way to do this and keep everyone happy is to not do everything together, all the time. And also, since I'm such a Disney control freak (mostly because we've taken more trips and know the in's and out's of WDW), I don't want to alienate DD and her family. DH and I were planning to go to MNNSHP but since DD & family are going I think DH and I will sit it out to have some time by ourselves.

Any advice?

I think I would just tell DD up front that it's nice they are going at the same time but you were planning on separate time. I couldn't shop with somebody like that without saying something. No way could I hang out for hours while they shopped and I stood around doing nothing. I'm going to make a horrible MIL some day.

 

[stephgles]

stephgles - I noticed we are at 1900 Park Fare at almost the same time and at Crystal Palace at the same time!

 

[tambam500]

Back in 2007 I bought the photopass pass with a preorder. At that time, you did have to call and get the code "refreshed" as you said. But it was a simple 5 minute phone call.. worth the $50 savings This time around, I'm not sure. But to be on the safe side, I'll probably call PHOTO PASS and verify I won't have issues with my preorder.

I bought my photopass using the link that was provided earlier about 6 months ahead of time for my trip this past Feb and had no issues at all when it came time to actually purchase the cd. You can view your cart and see the preorder cd in there the whole time.

 

[Catira]

I bought my photopass using the link that was provided earlier about 6 months ahead of time for my trip this past Feb and had no issues at all when it came time to actually purchase the cd. You can view your cart and see the preorder cd in there the whole time.

Thanks for letting me know. It's good to know there shouldn't been any issues with the preorder.

 

[tambam500]

yeah, I totally see that. We aren't booked with any discount so I'd be happy with anything! lol

Wow ... I guess I didn't realize how lucky i was being married to a CM. My husband works for ESPN so i'll always have a discount. Although i'll never be able to add dining onto my ressie I hope somthing comes out for all of you soon! Esp since all of us have our ADR's complete we don't have to worry about loads of people coming and making that process difficult.

 

[Rorey]

Wow ... I guess I didn't realize how lucky i was being married to a CM. My husband works for ESPN so i'll always have a discount. Although i'll never be able to add dining onto my ressie I hope somthing comes out for all of you soon! Esp since all of us have our ADR's complete we don't have to worry about loads of people coming and making that process difficult.

The trip itself is paid for if we don't get a discount, but getting a discount would just mean more money for us planning the next one. DH had a PIN back in Jan. sent to his e-mail, but totally didn't realize what it was, so we of course missed that opportunity. Now I have him watching daily for a new one. He seems to get PINs all.the.time. so I'm failr confident we'll get another one before our trip.

 

[Minnie_Mom]

Is anyone planning on going on the Pirate and Pals Firework Cruise? I have been trying to book this for a few weeks and am getting conflicting information due to MNSSHP dates? Just wondering if anyone else is having this problem?

 

[Family Loves Disney]

I tried to get online to wish those that were in the line of storms well and to be safe last night. Guess what? As soon as I walked into my house last night from my computer class at work, the tornado sirens went off. I wake up everyone and we hide in our small hallway. Our home has windows in every room and is an open floorplan, no basement, so we have our little hallway, which isn't much of one.

See how tiny. DH and I just sat on the outside with our pillows and blankets ready to jump on top of the kids to keep them safe in case a tornado hit. BTW, I tried to fix Luke's red eye, but could not. Sorry the pic is so bad, I took it with my phone.

The "I am thanking God" moment was I was suppose to stay at the hospital till midnight for the class and for some reason we all decided to leave and hour early. As we were watching the news last night during the tornado warning, a tornado touched down on the road I take to get home! I was so thanking God at that moment. The last tornado that hit our house was the one that took out the Atlanta Motor Speedway a few years ago. And again, we were saved.

I am sending out prayers for those that were in last night's storm path and I hope you all are safe and sound.

 

[Family Loves Disney]

Wow ... I guess I didn't realize how lucky i was being married to a CM. My husband works for ESPN so i'll always have a discount. Although i'll never be able to add dining onto my ressie I hope somthing comes out for all of you soon! Esp since all of us have our ADR's complete we don't have to worry about loads of people coming and making that process difficult.

Same here, except instead of being a CM dh works for Delta Airlines and we get his discount only if he goes with us. Since he refuses to go with us this time, I have to pay full price. Good news is that we can finally get the dining plan, I like that because our meals will already be paid for and the only money I will bring is for souvenirs, gas, etc.

 

[OhThePain]

BTW, I tried to fix Luke's red eye, but could not. Sorry the pic is so bad, I took it with my phone.

I like how your dog's eyes came out in the picture. It makes him look like a crazy futuristic cyborg dog, like he was sent from the future to protect your family.

Glad you made it home safe.

 

[Rorey]

Is anyone planning on going on the Pirate and Pals Firework Cruise? I have been trying to book this for a few weeks and am getting conflicting information due to MNSSHP dates? Just wondering if anyone else is having this problem?

Yes, We're trying to do it Oct. 21st and the CM I talked to told me I have to wait until MNSSHP tickets go on sale in order to buy the P&P tickets, since they aren't on sale yet. She told me to call back first of May once the MNSSHP tixs go on sale, then they have the parade schedule for P&P. Someone else here was told that there was no P&P happening on the nights of MNSSHP, but my CM just said the schedule wasn't out yet for so far in advance. I specifically asked if there would be no P&P the nights of MNSSHP and she said no, that you just don't see Wishes fireworks you see the MNSSHP fireworks.


Shannon - So glad you all are safe!!!

 

[lmc318]

I tried to get online to wish those that were in the line of storms well and to be safe last night. Guess what? As soon as I walked into my house last night from my computer class at work, the tornado sirens went off. I wake up everyone and we hide in our small hallway. Our home has windows in every room and is an open floorplan, no basement, so we have our little hallway, which isn't much of one.
See how tiny. DH and I just sat on the outside with our pillows and blankets ready to jump on top of the kids to keep them safe in case a tornado hit. BTW, I tried to fix Luke's red eye, but could not. Sorry the pic is so bad, I took it with my phone.

The "I am thanking God" moment was I was suppose to stay at the hospital till midnight for the class and for some reason we all decided to leave and hour early. As we were watching the news last night during the tornado warning, a tornado touched down on the road I take to get home! I was so thanking God at that moment. The last tornado that hit our house was the one that took out the Atlanta Motor Speedway a few years ago. And again, we were saved.

I am sending out prayers for those that were in last night's storm path and I hope you all are safe and sound.

OMG Shannon! I'm so glad you're all safe! And wow, someone was looking down on you last night, huh???

 

[tlenzendorf]

Well I found out why I had such an issue with dining reservations on Sunday. They changed the reservation name to DH's name! It's been under my name this entire time, under my Disney account, but now apparently it's under his name. That is really irritating! I could have made them online after all.


Very glad you are safe Shannon!!!

 

[summerlady]

Buying our plane tickets this morning, Continental's prices have finally dropped to a reasonable price! Just waiting for DD to get back to me with her DH's info so I can book them on our reservation. I have a Continental Master Card so pay no baggage fees for anyone traveling with me. I wish she'd hurry up and call!

I'm afraid to wait to long for plane tickets, but last year I jumped on them as soon as the fares dropped but then a few days later they went down even more. I wanted to bang my head against a wall. But after that, they went sky-high (no pun) and I felt better.