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

[japanese maple]

I usually make most of the plans for our trips. But my sister is checking in one day earlier than us, so she is able to make ADRs today. It is making me nervous because she is in control, instead of me.

We talked about restaurants we wanted to go to. And she will have a car, so that opens us up to more choices. And everyone will have an annual pass for the first time during these extended family trips. Which gives us lots of options for parks and plans.

Sounds like a great trip!

I'm driving my travel party a bit crazy. I convinced them all to go to Wine Bar George. Then yesterday I decided there was a lot more I'd rather eat at Boathouse and then convinced them to change to Boathouse.

 

[docindigo76]

I'm joining in too . Still trying to finalize plans, but headed back to the parks December 2nd-8th after the Space Coast Half Marathon in Cocoa. My other half asked me if after the race I'd like to do Disney for a few days--I mean, is that even a question?! What we originally thought would indeed be those few days has now happily mushroomed into the better part of a week...and we are planning to do it all over again next year!

Likely staying in the GDT at Coronado Springs with MVMCP on Thursday Dec. 5th. We plan to take it easy this trip, but at the same time these days should allow us to enjoy all our favorite things. We are really looking forward to it.

 

[japanese maple]

I'm joining in too . Still trying to finalize plans, but headed back to the parks December 2nd-8th after the Space Coast Half Marathon in Cocoa. My other half asked me if after the race I'd like to do Disney for a few days--I mean, is that even a question?! What we originally thought would indeed be those few days has now happily mushroomed into the better part of a week...and we are planning to do it all over again next year!

Likely staying in the GDT at Coronado Springs with MVMCP on Thursday Dec. 5th. We plan to take it easy this trip, but at the same time these days should allow us to enjoy all our favorite things. We are really looking forward to it.

Welcome! You are on the list.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I'm driving my travel party a bit crazy. I convinced them all to go to Wine Bar George. Then yesterday I decided there was a lot more I'd rather eat at Boathouse and then convinced them to change to Boathouse.

My sister finally went online and got everything we wanted except Boathouse on any of the nights. We have decided to go to Summerhouse instead of Boathouse. Otherwise, we are happy with our plan and she didn't have trouble with any other ADR's.

 

[japanese maple]

My sister finally went online and got everything we wanted except Boathouse on any of the nights. We have decided to go to Summerhouse instead of Boathouse. Otherwise, we are happy with our plan and she didn't have trouble with any other ADR's.

Oh no! Did she try Open Table? I got Boathouse last night for 12/8 for 4 people on there. A lot of dates/times available for Boathouse on Open Table for last week Nov/first week Dec.

 

[PrincessGidget]

Also, it's my birthday today!

Happy belated birthday

 

[japanese maple]

Happy belated birthday

Thanks!

 

[mickey916]

Oh no! Did she try Open Table? I got Boathouse last night for 12/8 for 4 people on there. A lot of dates/times available for Boathouse on Open Table for last week Nov/first week Dec.

I second this suggestion. I got Boathouse last minute on Open Table last May. It said "outside seating only" but when we got there they asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor. It was super hot so we opted for indoor.

 

[StarCruzer]

So excited for our December trip! My best friend, who I've known since I was ten, is joining us. She's had a rough year financially, so I'm paying for as much as she's allowing me to DVC covers the room, we get military discounted tickets, and I've been working on slowly acquiring Disney gift cards all year to cover food and other extras.

DH and I be stationed in Japan next year, so it's our last chance to goof off together for a while!

 

[Disney102015]

Well I just booked the flights so I guess it’s official!! December 4 at Copper Creek , December 5-9 at Boardwalk!

 

[hsmamainva]

ADRs booked! Got everything I wanted & pretty much the times that I wanted them!

Dec 4 - Crystal Palace Breakfast - wanted 8am, got 8:20
Dec 5 - Garden Grill Breakfast - wanted 9am, got 9:10
Dec 6 - Hollywood & Vine Fantasmic! Package Breakfast - wanted 8am, got 8:30
Dec 6 - Mama Melrose Dinner - wanted 5pm, got 5:05
Dec 7 - Tusker House Breakfast - wanted 9am, got 9am
Dec 7 - Boatwrights Dinner - wanted 6pm, got 6:05
Dec 8 - Rainforest Cafe Lunch at Disney Springs - wanted 3pm, got 3pm

Now to wait -- very impatiently! -- to see who the narrators are and decide if we want to add a Candlelight Processional package to our Garden Grill reservation.

 

[mickey916]

Booked all my ADRs too and pretty much got what I wanted as well.
Dec. 4 Teppan Edo at noon
Dec. 5 Skipper Canteen at 5:50
Dec. 6 'Ohana at 5:20
Dec. 7 Yak & Yeti at 5:00 (really wanted 6:00 but park closes then so last available was 5:00)
Dec. 8 Trattoria Al Forno for breakfast at 8:00. Was going to try Amare but it looks like they had no breakfast reservations the entire week.
Dec. 8 Ale & Compass dinner at 5:30
Dec. 9 La Hacienda at 5:45

Now let's see how many times I change my mind before the trip!

 

[japanese maple]

Got all mine too!!! Wide open times, the easiest I've ever done!!!!!!!!!!! You guys, I completely forgot too! I was logged in and working, then I checked here and the posts about ADRs. Oops!

12/4 Skipper Canteen lunch
12/5 Boma breakfast
12/6 Amare dinner
12/7 Trattoria Al Forno breakfast
12/8 Boathouse dinner
12/9 Boma dinner
12/10 Whispering Canyon dinner

 

[japanese maple]

Booked all my ADRs too and pretty much got what I wanted as well.
Dec. 4 Teppan Edo at noon
Dec. 5 Skipper Canteen at 5:50
Dec. 6 'Ohana at 5:20
Dec. 7 Yak & Yeti at 5:00 (really wanted 6:00 but park closes then so last available was 5:00)
Dec. 8 Trattoria Al Forno for breakfast at 8:00. Was going to try Amare but it looks like they had no breakfast reservations the entire week.
Dec. 8 Ale & Compass dinner at 5:30
Dec. 9 La Hacienda at 5:45

Now let's see how many times I change my mind before the trip!

Keep an eye on if they extend park hours, you may be able to get a later Yak & Yeti!

 

[japanese maple]

Well I just booked the flights so I guess it’s official!! December 4 at Copper Creek , December 5-9 at Boardwalk!

Welcome! You are on the list.

 

[mickey916]

Keep an eye on if they extend park hours, you may be able to get a later Yak & Yeti!

Thanks! I hope so!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Oh no! Did she try Open Table? I got Boathouse last night for 12/8 for 4 people on there. A lot of dates/times available for Boathouse on Open Table for last week Nov/first week Dec.

eta found The Boathouse for Friday.

We arrive on Tuesday, Dec 3rd but haven't firmed up our plans yet for that day. This is the first time that everyone will have annual passes and we are going to take advantage of it.

Wednesday, Dec 4th - San Angel lunch and Plaza at MK for dinner
Thursday, Dec 5th - Prime Time dinner - we will be going to MK in the morning to take advantage of low crowds on party days
Friday -update to Boathouse - dinner - we haven't talked about which parks to go to on this day. We have plenty of time to do it.
Saturday - go home already

 

[chiburple]

For those of you that have Dec 7 in your open booking windows, would someone mind checking if Savor the Savanna is available for 4 people at 3:15 on that day? I won't bother waking up at midnight tonight if it's already gone

 

[mickey916]

For those of you that have Dec 7 in your open booking windows, would someone mind checking if Savor the Savanna is available for 4 people at 3:15 on that day? I won't bother waking up at midnight tonight if it's already gone

Looks like the 8th thru the 11th have availability but sadly nothing on the 7th.

 

[japanese maple]

For those of you that have Dec 7 in your open booking windows, would someone mind checking if Savor the Savanna is available for 4 people at 3:15 on that day? I won't bother waking up at midnight tonight if it's already gone

Looks like the 8th thru the 11th have availability but sadly nothing on the 7th.

Oh, that's a bummer.