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

[LJD2143]

I have been tweaking my ADRs and am very uncertain about one- San Angel Inn. I keep waffling on it, yet can't decide what, if anything, I should replace it with- possibly GFC, Turf Club (we're staying at SSR), Chefs de France? Ugh, I cannot decide on this one!

How about the new one in Mexico - La Hacienda? If my DH would eat tomatoes, onions, or green peppers - we would SO be there!

Ended up getting a flight arriving 4 hours earlier, non-stop(instead of the 1 stop we had), and it cost $10 less than buying EBCI for the current flight we had(which we needed if keeping that flight because of connections).

Well I finally got thru at lunch time! Got a $25 credit So now we have $40/person in credits.

You guys are both flying Southwest? Out of Milwaukee?
Hmmmm??...when I booked, AirTran was cheaper - but now I'm questioning that decision!

We should swap numbers... then in case you change your mind you could call or text

I'll PM you!

Just joining you... we are going 10/22-10/29, staying at Wyndham Cypress Palms.

I just found this thread! We are The Osborne family, Me, Dh, DD 9, and DS 6. We are going to the World October 16th -22nd and staying at WL.

Yay - more October peeps!

 

[tlenzendorf]

You guys are both flying Southwest? Out of Milwaukee?
Hmmmm??...when I booked, AirTran was cheaper - but now I'm questioning that decision!

Yep, we are doing SW out of Milwaukee. Prices for Airtran and SW were the same the day we booked, so we went with free luggage. Gotta love the free luggage! We are at $1,239.50 for 5 of us.

 

[lmc318]

You guys are both flying Southwest? Out of Milwaukee?
Hmmmm??...when I booked, AirTran was cheaper - but now I'm questioning that decision!

Same here. AT was about $100 cheaper each way and with the gas prices going up, we didn't want to risk it. Now with AT changing the flights, I'm mad. If they don't change again it's fine, but if they change again I'm checking to see if the SW flights are still open and if they are, I'm calling AT and canceling our flights, then booking on SW. I don't need the stress!!!

 

[amelia1]

My girls 7 and 6 have been wanting to go back to Disney. Our last trip was in 2009. We have a 10 month old and have been putting it off. I talked to my husband about it this morning and he said to get pricing. I'm so excited but hoping for some discounts. I'm pretty sure I have some pin codes associated with my name but would love some other options.

 

[lmc318]

My girls 7 and 6 have been wanting to go back to Disney. Our last trip was in 2009. We have a 10 month old and have been putting it off. I talked to my husband about it this morning and he said to get pricing. I'm so excited but hoping for some discounts. I'm pretty sure I have some pin codes associated with my name but would love some other options.

We went when my DD was 10 months old and she was a BREEZE!!!! I think the little ones are easy because they will nap in the stroller. It's the bigger ones that have melt downs that become harder!

Welcome to the October board! I hope it all comes through for you!!

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

You guys are both flying Southwest? Out of Milwaukee?
Hmmmm??...when I booked, AirTran was cheaper - but now I'm questioning that decision!/QUOTE]


We are actually flying SW out of Midway. I found it to be cheaper with better flights and times. We are driving down Friday evening the 21st and will do sleep/park/fly for only about $40 more than just parking at MKE and it will save us about $200 overall. By the time we decided to buy tickets, flights out of MKE were WAY too high for my budget so I started looking for alternatives. There is also a chance we may cancel the trip and do Washington DC in spring so I wanted the flexibility that only SW offers.

 

[LJD2143]

Yep, we are doing SW out of Milwaukee. Prices for Airtran and SW were the same the day we booked, so we went with free luggage. Gotta love the free luggage! We are at $1,239.50 for 5 of us.

I'm already at $1586.50 for the 5 of us and haven't paid for luggage yet. (Hopefully we will only have 2 or 3 bags though since we can do laundry in our Villa this year ).

If I remember correctly, another reason I went with AirTran is because of their flight schedule....They had alot more flights to/from Orlando - and we are very "picky" about our flight times!

Same here. AT was about $100 cheaper each way and with the gas prices going up, we didn't want to risk it. Now with AT changing the flights, I'm mad. If they don't change again it's fine, but if they change again I'm checking to see if the SW flights are still open and if they are, I'm calling AT and canceling our flights, then booking on SW. I don't need the stress!!!

Suprisingly - we haven't had any significant changes to our flight times yet! But we still have over 3 months to go!

 

[amelia1]

Now just bring on the Oct. discounts!

 

[amelia1]

Thanks!

 

[tlenzendorf]

I'm already at $1586.50 for the 5 of us and haven't paid for luggage yet. (Hopefully we will only have 2 or 3 bags though since we can do laundry in our Villa this year ).

What are your travel dates again?

I'm still not sure how many bags we are taking. I'm thinking costumes for MNSSHP may take up 1 whole bag Plus we want to make sure we have plenty of room for souvenirs. If each of us takes a carry on we will have 5 bags right there. With flying SW and having no baggage fees I think we will check the majority of our luggage though. Why haul it all on when they can take it? I'm thinking 1 or 2 carryons with a couple days clothes in case they lose bags(which they had better not since it's a direct flight!).

 

[sjs314]

I just found this thread! We are The Osborne family, Me, Dh, DD 9, and DS 6. We are going to the World October 16th -22nd and staying at WL. This is a surprise trip for the kiddies, they think we aren't going back to Disney till 2013. Dh and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary and what better place to be than Disney World!

We are planning to do MNSSHP on 10/21- I just hope it won't be too crowded.

Welcome! DH & I are also staying at WL from Oct 19 to 25 and going to MNSSHP on 10/21. I am keeping my fingers crossed it is not too busy also since it is on a Friday, but I did read that many times the non-discounted parties are not as busy.......we can hope. Just have to hope all the locals head over to F&W that Friday

 

[KEPE]

Hi all, it's getting closer.....

So of course, I'm starting to second guess my ADR's and I started looking at changing some. I wanted to try 50's prime and encountered something strange. I went to make a reservation and it defaulted to 2 people, there were a number of choices to choose from. Then I realized that it said 2 and I changed it to 3 people and suddenly no availability in my time range (one available at closer to 8:00pm but not what I wanted). So then I said hmm, let me try 4 people and guess what? lots of times available again. Doesn't it seem strange that they can accomadate 2 people or 4 people but not 3 people? Is there a specific table that only seats 3? Going to try again tomorrow, maybe I'll have better luck.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Hi all, it's getting closer.....

So of course, I'm starting to second guess my ADR's and I started looking at changing some. I wanted to try 50's prime and encountered something strange. I went to make a reservation and it defaulted to 2 people, there were a number of choices to choose from. Then I realized that it said 2 and I changed it to 3 people and suddenly no availability in my time range (one available at closer to 8:00pm but not what I wanted). So then I said hmm, let me try 4 people and guess what? lots of times available again. Doesn't it seem strange that they can accomadate 2 people or 4 people but not 3 people? Is there a specific table that only seats 3? Going to try again tomorrow, maybe I'll have better luck.

Take the 4 person, and then when you get there simply tell them that a member of your party is no longer joining you. This is not an uncommon problem, but because it is computerized, the system wants to maximize the table space, and would prefer that a table for 4 is actually filled by 4 people, even though it's perfectly capable of holding only 3, KWIM?

 

[KRAGGI01]

Hi everyone just introducing myself, we will be at Port Orleans Riverside 10-19/10-23, we are almost down to double digits.

 

[ociana]

Welcome to all the newcomers and grats to all the flight price reductions! I can't bring myself to look at flight prices..I got a solid price on Continental with no refunds/changes and I don't want to start kicking myself by finding something cheaper.

Oh, and I am absurdly excited for this trip to come.

 

[lmc318]

Hi all, it's getting closer.....

So of course, I'm starting to second guess my ADR's and I started looking at changing some. I wanted to try 50's prime and encountered something strange. I went to make a reservation and it defaulted to 2 people, there were a number of choices to choose from. Then I realized that it said 2 and I changed it to 3 people and suddenly no availability in my time range (one available at closer to 8:00pm but not what I wanted). So then I said hmm, let me try 4 people and guess what? lots of times available again. Doesn't it seem strange that they can accomadate 2 people or 4 people but not 3 people? Is there a specific table that only seats 3? Going to try again tomorrow, maybe I'll have better luck.

Yeah, this is silliness. Just book the 4 top like Belle said and then tell them when you get there that there will only be 3 of you. Or you could call closer to the trip and knock the ressie down from 4 to 3 while keeping the same ressie. I'm sure that would work as well. Computers are silly!

Anyone else want to boycott work today and just do the DIS?? I have so much to do and I am just NOT in the mood!! I need a vacation before my vacation!!!

 

[LJD2143]

What are your travel dates again?

Oct 22-29.

For Christmas last year, my Mom bought us Disney luggage by Heys. I'm so excited because it's so light - we should be able to stuff it full and not go over the weight limit!

Hi everyone just introducing myself, we will be at Port Orleans Riverside 10-19/10-23, we are almost down to double digits.

Oh, and I am absurdly excited for this trip to come.

Congrats! You're in double digits!

Anyone else want to boycott work today and just do the DIS?? I have so much to do and I am just NOT in the mood!! I need a vacation before my vacation!!!

I'm with you Lisa! I'm working from home today and have 2 computers working side-by-side...one for work, and one for the DIS!

 

[PennyLane1084]

Hello Fellow October Vacationers!! I will be at POP the 20-25 Going with my Fiance to Disney for the first!!

 

[Crazy Kanga]

It's official! I am now in double digits! Anyone care to do the double digit dance with me????

 

[lmc318]

Oct 22-29.

For Christmas last year, my Mom bought us Disney luggage by Heys. I'm so excited because it's so light - we should be able to stuff it full and not go over the weight limit!

CUTE!!!!!!! Bonus - you'll definitely find that in the airport going home!

Hello Fellow October Vacationers!! I will be at POP the 20-25 Going with my Fiance to Disney for the first!!

Welcome!!

It's official! I am now in double digits! Anyone care to do the double digit dance with me????

Um, jealous, but ok!