Official September 2012 planning thread! List on page 30!

[jennyjinx3]

We have changed our dates again. We booked our flights yesterday. We are still leaving on Aug 25th, but had to change our departure from Sept 19th to the 24th. Yeah, I know how hard is that to accept.

So, for the next 160 days I'll be working and saving money. And on the computer with the DIS.

Who are you flying with DonnaBoo? We are flying Airtran out of Buffalo, but I was kind of nervous after the DirectAir thing. I am hoping since Airtran is part of Southwest that would not happen to them. So you will be there for almost 1 month??? nice!

 

[OatsZoo]

Wed 9/26: Disney Studios. Hopefully will do the Fantasmic Dinner Package. Any suggestions on what restaraunt and what time I should schedule the ADR?

Any suggestion and constructive critism are welcomed.

We always do the Mama Melrose Fantasmic pkg. The food is spectacular there! We have a 5pm ADR for our Sept trip. Fantasmic is at 8pm. That gives us 2 hours to eat (you usually have to wait a bit before getting in, I have never gotten in at Mama Melrose at my ADR time) and start to head over to Fantasmic at 7pm, since it is clear across the park from the restaurant. Getting there around 7:15. That gives us time to find a seat and get some popcorn and cotton candy for the show. HAVE FUN!

 

[OatsZoo]

Others may have different opinions, but we haven't done TSM in ages because it's not worth the hassle. The wait time is always long without a fastpass, and in our case, it was completely inaccurrate. We waited for way longer than the stated time, and I think it ended up being almost 2 hours during a December low-crowd trip (sorry if my bad experience has exaggerated the wait time in my head!). TSM also has an extremely deceptive wait line, in that just when you think you are getting close, there is another staircase or bend. Generally speaking, if you don't get a fastpass at rope drop, not only will your fastpass time be much later in the day, but chances are the fastpasses will actually sell out.

So I would think about how crucial TSM is to your overall plans. If it's crucial, then plan to get there at rope drop and go back to your hotel for a mid-day nap or break. If it's not crucial, then sleep in and know that either you'll see the ride or move on to another attraction!

We have never had a problem getting on TSM in September. I usually head there first at rope drop. DH gets in line with a wait time of about 30 mins. Then I head with all of our KTTW and get fast passes later in the day. Then go join him in line. That way we get to do it twice. And the wait time is sometime low at night, so I have actually done it 3 times in one day on my last Sept trip.

I would not dream of missing TSM it is one of our faves. We even had the Wii game of it. Lots of practicing.

I hope you get to do it on your Sept trip this year. Hopefully the line is less than in December.

 

[jennyjinx3]

We always do the Mama Melrose Fantasmic pkg. The food is spectacular there! We have a 5pm ADR for our Sept trip. Fantasmic is at 8pm. That gives us 2 hours to eat (you usually have to wait a bit before getting in, I have never gotten in at Mama Melrose at my ADR time) and start to head over to Fantasmic at 7pm, since it is clear across the park from the restaurant. Getting there around 7:15. That gives us time to find a seat and get some popcorn and cotton candy for the show. HAVE FUN!

Oh that is so good to hear! We are booked there for the first time on this trip to see Fantasmic too and I am glad to here you have had good experiences there! So if Fantasmic is starting at 8, 7:15 is a good time to get there? Thanks for the info!

 

[SoosieQ]

Just made all of our ADR's. We got everything that we wanted including California Grill. Now we just have to wait for the time to go by.

 

[lsenquiz]

Check out the WISH boards in the Community boards. It's a whole weight loss section.

Thanks

There are some weight loss threads on the Disboards. Here are a couple links:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=59

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=437854&highlight=wish&page=1

As you can tell by my signature, I found the W.I.S.H board and joined everythings. Thanks for the info.

 

[DonnaBoo]

Who are you flying with DonnaBoo? We are flying Airtran out of Buffalo, but I was kind of nervous after the DirectAir thing. I am hoping since Airtran is part of Southwest that would not happen to them. So you will be there for almost 1 month??? nice!

We are flying with Air Canada, and have a stop in Toronto each way. We are using our points or this trip would not be possible. Free Dining is another great reasoning for going.
I hope everything works out well for you with Airtran.
Yes, or trip is almost month!!! We only get to go once a year to Disney and it's a long trip. So, we try to make the most of it.

 

[basketkat]

Booked our trip yesterday. Staying at the CBR from 09/01/12 - 09/06/12. Was lucky enough to get our ADRs, too.

Welcome to the group! I have you added!!!

Thanks for adding me to the list. I have one change. We will be staying until 9/29. I think I looked at the calendar wrong when I made that post. Our total stay is 9/22 - 9/29/12. Thanks.

Got it!

We have changed our dates again. We booked our flights yesterday. We are still leaving on Aug 25th, but had to change our departure from Sept 19th to the 24th. Yeah, I know how hard is that to accept.

So, for the next 160 days I'll be working and saving money. And on the computer with the DIS.

Oh my word! I want to be there that long! LOL! I have the change added~

 

[tnelson1112]

Hello,
We are going to WDW Sept 19-25th. It will be DH46, me46, DS21, DD6 and DD5. We are staying at the Art of Animation.

I am trying to make the best plans to suit everyone, but have no idea if this will work or not. I sched some time alone for me and my DS and for me and DH. Please give me your input on my plans:

Wed- Arrive, swim at hotel or MK for a little while then dinner at 1900 Park Faire, early bed

Thurs-Breakfast in room, Hollywood Studio
lunch- Sci-Fi
dinner- 50's Prime Time Cafe
Fantasmic 8pm

Fri- MK
BBB boutique(girls), CRT-everyone
MNSSHP for me and DS and DH keep kids


Sat-AK
Dinner-California Grill...DH and I alone(DS keep kids)

Sun- Epcot
Breakfast- Akershus 8:30am
Dinner- Coral Reef
Illumination 9pm

Mon- MK
Ohana and Wishes?

Tues- leave early

I am still trying to figure out where to fit in the MSEP. And also if I should add Hoop-De-Doo Revue somewhere?

I would really appreciate any recommendations or changes that I need to make. Thanks so much!!

Tammy

 

[DonnaBoo]

Oh my word! I want to be there that long! LOL! I have the change added~ [/QUOTE]

thanks. You are doing a great job.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

We always do the Mama Melrose Fantasmic pkg. The food is spectacular there! We have a 5pm ADR for our Sept trip. Fantasmic is at 8pm. That gives us 2 hours to eat (you usually have to wait a bit before getting in, I have never gotten in at Mama Melrose at my ADR time) and start to head over to Fantasmic at 7pm, since it is clear across the park from the restaurant. Getting there around 7:15. That gives us time to find a seat and get some popcorn and cotton candy for the show. HAVE FUN!

I booked Mama Melrose too @ 5:30 Fantasmic is at 8:30 that day
With that package you still have to get in line an hour before???

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

My DD15 & I will be staying at the CBR from Sept 1-6, 2012. CBR is the only resort we've ever stayed in. This will be our 4th visit. We love it. I do recommend the preferred rooms because the resort is so big. After walking around the parks all day, if you are not close to the food court and main pool its annoying to have to walk over there when all you want to do is relax after a long day! Have Fun!!!

Yes I did pay for preferred and I did request a village with a building number.
I just hope I get it

My ADRs

Mama Melrose with Fantasmic
1900 Breakfast one day and 1900 dinner another day
CRT
Crystal Palace
Mickey BYBBQ
La Hasienda (I am spelling that wrong)
Ohana dinner
Pirates and Pals Cruise, I am so looking forward to this, I have read good things about it

 

[jennyjinx3]

Hello,
We are going to WDW Sept 19-25th. It will be DH46, me46, DS21, DD6 and DD5. We are staying at the Art of Animation.

I am trying to make the best plans to suit everyone, but have no idea if this will work or not. I sched some time alone for me and my DS and for me and DH. Please give me your input on my plans:

Wed- Arrive, swim at hotel or MK for a little while then dinner at 1900 Park Faire, early bed

Thurs-Breakfast in room, Hollywood Studio
lunch- Sci-Fi
dinner- 50's Prime Time Cafe
Fantasmic 8pm

Fri- MK
BBB boutique(girls), CRT-everyone
MNSSHP for me and DS and DH keep kids


Sat-AK
Dinner-California Grill...DH and I alone(DS keep kids)

Sun- Epcot
Breakfast- Akershus 8:30am
Dinner- Coral Reef
Illumination 9pm

Mon- MK
Ohana and Wishes?

Tues- leave early

I am still trying to figure out where to fit in the MSEP. And also if I should add Hoop-De-Doo Revue somewhere?

I would really appreciate any recommendations or changes that I need to make. Thanks so much!!

Tammy

I like your itinerary! You have done a good job for the first time IMO! You know you MIGHT possibly be back....so maybe leave Hoop De Doo until next time? I am jealous of your california Grill dinner alone...sounds great!

 

[tww369]

Here's what I've got for ADR's so far:




Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Boma–Flavors of Africa
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Time: 5:15 p.m.


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

San Angel Inn
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m


Thursday, September 13, 2012

The Crystal Palace
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time: 5:50 p.m


Friday, September 14, 2012

Captain's Grille
Date: Friday, September 14, 2012
Time: 5:25 p.m


Saturday, September 15, 2012

'Ohana
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 8:15 p.m
I'm hoping to get a table with view of MK to watch fireworks

 

[justakrazymom]

looks good! I have 43.5 hours until I can make our ADR's

 

[KELLY]

Glad everyone is getting there ADR's they watned.

I did a little bit of shopping this week. Got the girls each a couple of bathing suits. Justice has some real nice stuff in. But I have 150.00 in J-bucks so I'm trying to refrain til next month.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Here's what I've got for ADR's so far:




Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Boma–Flavors of Africa
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Time: 5:15 p.m.


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

San Angel Inn
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m


Thursday, September 13, 2012

The Crystal Palace
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time: 5:50 p.m


Friday, September 14, 2012

Captain's Grille
Date: Friday, September 14, 2012
Time: 5:25 p.m


Saturday, September 15, 2012

'Ohana
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 8:15 p.m
I'm hoping to get a table with view of MK to watch fireworks

I will be leaving Ohana when you get there, we are at 6:30

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I am working on making my girls autograph books.
I am using scrapbook paper and stickers.

For the record, buying the disney book would have been way cheaper.

I just hope they turn out, when I am done I will take them to the office supply store to have them bound. I hope that does not cost a ton.

We love Justice, We have one suit from there and 2 pairs of flip flopps.

 

[jimandami]

I have been searching for a deal all day!! It is expensive for just one darn day!! Cheapest I could find was something for $138.45 per person including round trip transportation. I'm still debating... I am not a Harry Potter fan so it wouldn't hurt me if we didn't go, but my daughter really wants to go.

DS8 and I are going to Universal for one day during our September trip as well, while DH and DD3 go to Akershus for breakfast and have a daddy/daughter day! DS really wants to see the Wizarding World and we just couldn't justify spending that much money for our daughter, who on our last trip literally rode only the carousel....in a week!! Anyway, we plan to book the 2 park ticket and transport through Dreams Unlimited. When DH and I did this in January during our Marathon trip, we were allowed into the Wizarding World an hour early with the resort guests...had something to do with how the tickets were booked because they said Universal travel company! It was definitely worth it!

 

[basketkat]

Glad everyone is getting there ADR's they watned.

I did a little bit of shopping this week. Got the girls each a couple of bathing suits. Justice has some real nice stuff in. But I have 150.00 in J-bucks so I'm trying to refrain til next month.

Ha!!! I totally understand!! I have $100 to use! Too funny!