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

[Nikkimouse44]

My dining reservations open tomorrow Wednesday October 6) when Milton is expected to hit. Do we think I can still make reservations or do you expect the system to be down?

 

[japanese maple]

My dining reservations open tomorrow Wednesday October 6) when Milton is expected to hit. Do we think I can still make reservations or do you expect the system to be down?

Well, unless they are inundated with calls about cancellations, etc., I don't see why booking ADRs would be down as it's shouldn't be affected by weather?

I would try and if you can't make them, take comfort in knowing no one else can either!

 

[cattycat2]

Do you all do early check in for your Disney resort(online)? Do you get into your room any earlier? Any advantages or disadvantages? Thanks!!

 

[japanese maple]

Do you all do early check in for your Disney resort(online)? Do you get into your room any earlier? Any advantages or disadvantages? Thanks!!

Do you mean check in now? Oh for sure! It's just fun.

It's never influenced my room being ready early though. We usually never get it until 2 or later.

 

[Disturbia]

Do you all do early check in for your Disney resort(online)? Do you get into your room any earlier? Any advantages or disadvantages? Thanks!!

I do check in before final payment. You can put in room preferences (closer to the dates some preferences become unavailable) We fly in so get there in the evening. We usually leave bags in the room and rush to get into the parks for a few hours.

We had a lot of airmiles (enough for 5) this time so booked a longer trip. We could book Jollywood nights on check in day but with flight delays and constant changes we don’t want to add stress. Wish Disney would have added a MVMCP on 12/22.

 

[dsanner106]

Is it my imagination, or were the narrators already announced by this time last year? Anxious to make some plans...

 

[Nikkimouse44]

Dining was this morning - group of 8! We got everything we wanted which was surprising considering my internet decided to stop working as I was checking out for CRT.

We did end up getting CRT, topolinos, oga, Hollywood & vine, Biergarten, whispering canyon.. and I called previously for yak & yeti with my Landry card but have to call back today to add 2 more people.

 

[japanese maple]

Is it my imagination, or were the narrators already announced by this time last year? Anxious to make some plans...

I doubt any announcements will come out right now during the Hurricane.

 

[Disturbia]

Dining was this morning - group of 8! We got everything we wanted which was surprising considering my internet decided to stop working as I was checking out for CRT.

We did end up getting CRT, topolinos, oga, Hollywood & vine, Biergarten, whispering canyon.. and I called previously for yak & yeti with my Landry card but have to call back today to add 2 more people.

Did you book CRT with the dining plan? Did you have to prepay or use the dining plan?

Are the dessert parties releasing the same day (should be midnight with other enchanted extras) for MK? I’m sure the Fantasy in the Sky dessert party will not released on time when my booking window opens.

 

[Nikkimouse44]

Did you book CRT with the dining plan? Did you have to prepay or use the dining plan?

Are the dessert parties releasing the same day (should be midnight with other enchanted extras) for MK? I’m sure the Fantasy in the Sky dessert party will not released on time when my booking window opens.

We do not have the dining plan, so we prepaid.

I am not sure about dessert parties - we have never done one so hopefully someone else can provide an answer!

 

[cattycat2]

Dining reservations went well--- I got everything I wanted.....

San Angel Inn
California Grill
Liberty Tree Tavern
Yak & Yeti
Ohana
Steakhouse 71

 

[japanese maple]

Dining reservations went well--- I got everything I wanted.....

San Angel Inn
California Grill
Liberty Tree Tavern
Yak & Yeti
Ohana
Steakhouse 71

Awesome!

 

[mickey916]

Dining reservations went well--- I got everything I wanted.....

San Angel Inn
California Grill
Liberty Tree Tavern
Yak & Yeti
Ohana
Steakhouse 71

Love your choices! Never been to California Grill but the rest of them are my top favorites!

 

[japanese maple]

So at least through 12/18 it looks like the Disney Deluxe After hours will be Mondays at Epcot and Wednesdays at Animal Kingdom! I thinks that's great! Looks like they changed from last year when they were having them same night as parties and deluxe guests had to miss out on their perk if they booked a party.

 

[Joe Ryan]

So at least through 12/18 it looks like the Disney Deluxe After hours will be Mondays at Epcot and Wednesdays at Animal Kingdom! I thinks that's great! Looks like they changed from last year when they were having them same night as parties and deluxe guests had to miss out on their perk if they booked a party.

Any idea if they add hours for the extended hours. Meaning right now 12/4 EEH at AK are 6-8. When you look at 10/11 AK is 8-8 and then EEH 8-10. That would be awesome if they did that for the 4th as well get in at 6 and hopefully at hotel by 730pm.

 

[japanese maple]

Any idea if they add hours for the extended hours. Meaning right now 12/4 EEH at AK are 6-8. When you look at 10/11 AK is 8-8 and then EEH 8-10. That would be awesome if they did that for the 4th as well get in at 6 and hopefully at hotel by 730pm.

It's always 2 hours after park closes, so yes, I think if they change park closing to 7, it would be 7-9 and so on!

 

[OldDisFan]

My ADR date was yesterday and the system was open at exactly 5AM (central time). I got everything that I wanted at exactly the times that I wanted. Next is the candlelight processional.

 

[Joe Ryan]

It's always 2 hours after park closes, so yes, I think if they change park closing to 7, it would be 7-9 and so on!

Thank you. Oh yeah I get that. I was asking more if they add hours as the date gets closer. Like hours for 10/11 for AK. Open until 10 rather than 6-8 for 12/4

 

[japanese maple]

Thank you. Oh yeah I get that. I was asking more if they add hours as the date gets closer. Like hours for 10/11 for AK. Open until 10 rather than 6-8 for 12/4

I think I'm misunderstanding! Tomorrow AK is open until 8 for regular guests, then 8 - 10 for deluxe guests after hours. So if the hours change for Animal Kingdom in December - which it's definitely possible - and close at 8 instead of 6, then deluxe hours will be until 10.

Sorry if that's not what you are asking!

 

[Joe Ryan]

I think I'm misunderstanding! Tomorrow AK is open until 8 for regular guests, then 8 - 10 for deluxe guests after hours. So if the hours change for Animal Kingdom in December - which it's definitely possible - and close at 8 instead of 6, then deluxe hours will be until 10.

Sorry if that's not what you are asking!

thank you. Yea that’s what I was asking. I wondering if it was normal to have them extended as the date gets closer. Thanks again!