***Official Planning Thread -DECEMBER 2024 - Welcome all!***

[policycobb]

My daughter and I are coming December 16th - 20th staying at Coronado Springs. We are also going to MVMCP December 17th.

 

[japanese maple]

My daughter and I are coming December 16th - 20th staying at Coronado Springs. We are also going to MVMCP December 17th.

Welcome! I added you to the list.

Our list is growing everyone!

 

[japanese maple]

Release dates for some Holiday merch if you are interested in buying before your trip!
Starting 9/16!

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-merc...-holiday-merch-see-all-the-new-release-dates/

 

[Three cats]

Release dates for some Holiday merch if you are interested in buying before your trip!
Starting 9/16!

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-merc...-holiday-merch-see-all-the-new-release-dates/

I wonder when they will come out with the Christmas Magic Band?

 

[wvjules]

Me, DBF, DD and DGS7 are coming Dec 7 - 10. Staying at AoA Cars Suite. Currently planning on JN on 12/7, MVMCP on 12/8 and Epcot on 12/9.

Still toying with JN though. May cancel it and just do Epcot after we arrive on 12/7 and HS on 12/9.

*sigh* Short trips are really, really hard to plan. I know we will be back so it's not like this is a one and done!

 

[japanese maple]

Me, DBF, DD and DGS7 are coming Dec 7 - 10. Staying at AoA Cars Suite. Currently planning on JN on 12/7, MVMCP on 12/8 and Epcot on 12/9.

Still toying with JN though. May cancel it and just do Epcot after we arrive on 12/7 and HS on 12/9.

*sigh* Short trips are really, really hard to plan. I know we will be back so it's not like this is a one and done!

Welcome! You are on the list!

We have 9 nights to plan, but also we won't be back again until 2027 at the earliest, so trying to get it all in!

 

[Disturbia]

Jetblue reduced prices on some flights early Dec. Thanks @Sandisw

https://www.disboards.com/threads/early-december.3953727/

 

[japanese maple]

I wonder when they will come out with the Christmas Magic Band?

My sister is waiting too.

I, on the other hand, got a Dumbo one and I am so geeked about it!

 

[japanese maple]

I hate the straws Disney uses so I bought these. They are extra long (to fit my venti refresher from Starbucks) and come with a case! I'll let you know how they are after I get them tomorrow in case anyone interested. Silicone/reusable.

 

[DenaRox]

I hate the straws Disney uses so I bought these. They are extra long (to fit my venti refresher from Starbucks) and come with a case! I'll let you know how they are after I get them tomorrow in case anyone interested. Silicone/reusable.

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Oh those are nice! Especially for larger drinks. I got a basic travel straw for this trip that is compact and has the cleaner but haven’t given it a go yet.

 

[chiburple]

While we’re talking about travel straws, may I recommend my favorite? I really like the bamboo straws. They are better for the environment and you can reuse or dispose as you wish. Plus they feel much more comfortable, in my opinion, than the silicone or metal ones.

 

[japanese maple]

Oh those are nice! Especially for larger drinks. I got a basic travel straw for this trip that is compact and has the cleaner but haven’t given it a go yet.

Let me know! I worry metal would feel weird to my mouth.

 

[japanese maple]

While we’re talking about travel straws, may I recommend my favorite? I really like the bamboo straws. They are better for the environment and you can reuse or dispose as you wish. Plus they feel much more comfortable, in my opinion, than the silicone or metal ones.

Oh interesting! Maybe I'll buy one to try out.

 

[japanese maple]

Getting excited for trip so watched this for last year's Festival of The Holidays. Had no idea about some of this stuff! The ornaments around the countries, the gingerbread houses in American Pavilion. So much to see!

Enjoy!

 

[jgl130]

I’m going 12/12-12/15 and staying at Art of Animation! I’ve got tickets for both Jollywood and MVMCP. I went to the first Jollywood party last year, so I’ll be curious how it’s changed/improved. We lucked out with the party last year and got to do all we wanted to do and rode the wave with the food, so didn’t have terrible lines like others did…

No food plans yet since this will be my third trip this year, I’ll be kind of winging it I think!

 

[DenaRox]

Let me know! I worry metal would feel weird to my mouth.

I tried it out and no complaints. I like that the whole container is super small and easy to fit anywhere. I hate metal straws but this one has a little silicone mouthpiece so you aren’t actually putting your mouth on the metal. Worked great

While we’re talking about travel straws, may I recommend my favorite? I really like the bamboo straws. They are better for the environment and you can reuse or dispose as you wish. Plus they feel much more comfortable, in my opinion, than the silicone or metal ones.

I’m intrigued. Do you have a favourite one or are they all the same? Do they have the same weird taste as bamboo cutlery? I chose the metal one because it’s compact and folds up so small but definitely open to other options in the future ◡̈

 

[japanese maple]

I’m going 12/12-12/15 and staying at Art of Animation! I’ve got tickets for both Jollywood and MVMCP. I went to the first Jollywood party last year, so I’ll be curious how it’s changed/improved. We lucked out with the party last year and got to do all we wanted to do and rode the wave with the food, so didn’t have terrible lines like others did…

No food plans yet since this will be my third trip this year, I’ll be kind of winging it I think!

Welcome! Added you to the list!

 

[chiburple]

I tried it out and no complaints. I like that the whole container is super small and easy to fit anywhere. I hate metal straws but this one has a little silicone mouthpiece so you aren’t actually putting your mouth on the metal. Worked great


I’m intrigued. Do you have a favourite one or are they all the same? Do they have the same weird taste as bamboo cutlery? I chose the metal one because it’s compact and folds up so small but definitely open to other options in the future ◡̈

I just got mine from Amazon - sorry I don’t remember the brand. I’ve not heard of bamboo cutlery actually so not sure what taste you mean, but also intrigued!

 

[pixiedust2u]

Fulfilling a Disney vaca bucket list dream and have a trip planned with 3 generations of family

Arriving 12/2-12/8. Split stay 2 nights at Contemporary, followed by 4 nights at the Swan. We have tickets to MMVMCP for 12/3, rest day planned for Wednesday followed by two park hoper days on Th & Friday. Extended family flies home Saturday but the 4 of us will go to Jollywood the Saturday night to close out the vaca.

It’s me, DH, DD 10, DS 7
My mom, brother, and husbands parents. We’ve all vacationed together before and all get along great (for anyone wondering if this is a good thing or not lol). To say I’m excited is an understatement! I’m going to be crying many tears of joy this trip, to see our parents experience the magic with our kids is an absolute dream.

 

[DenaRox]

I just got mine from Amazon - sorry I don’t remember the brand. I’ve not heard of bamboo cutlery actually so not sure what taste you mean, but also intrigued!

They give off a taste like how my cats pine pellets smell hahaha. Like nature. I dunno, I’ve been told I have very heightened senses, like I can smell the metal in blood, hear people whispering that others can’t etc. so might not be the norm.