Nermel9
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See new update on my TR!
I just did, so I edited my post where I asked about it! I will comment about it there, but I'm so sorry you're not going, however, I understand the reasoning!

See new update on my TR!
Geez, I go MIA for a little while and you end up having a major Disney dilemma! I can see both sides of your argument and I think both ways can work, it's just a matter of you figuring out if both will make you happy.
As far as the renting points idea, it's a good one, but only under the right conditions. Renting isn't as complicated as some people make it out to be. In fact, Franklin and I are renting DVC points for our October 2012 trip. We're staying six nights in a savannah view studio at Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo for $950 total. I priced it out and it's less than half of what that room would have been even with an AP discount. That said, you have to do your homework with finding someone to rent from. Get references and follow through with them. Check for the owner's name on the Florida comptroller's Web site. And make sure you understand how the reservation works (the owner will retain control and any changes must be made by them, including adding DME or dining plans). And get in writing what the owner's policy is for changes to dates or cancellations (usually you have recourse if you cancel).
If you guys DO go in May, maybe make it a very laid-back trip spending a few hours at the parks here and there, but focusing on enjoying the pool, gorgeous weather and yummy Disney restaurants. If Brandon isn't hating it after a couple of days, maybe amp up the parks a little.
I'm a terrible person to be giving Disney trip planning advice at this point because Franklin and I just sent a signed contract back to buy DVC! And when we originally set out on this endeavor, we were going to make 2013 a Disney-free year and bank the points, but somehow we're planning a January 2013 trip and maybe even a May 2013 trip.![]()
After our October 2012 trip, our next Food and Wine trip will be in November 2014, to do exactly what the PPs said: experience the Festival but also get to see the Christmas season at Disney.
I have no idea if I've said anything helpful at this point, but I hope you can figure everything out soon!![]()
I would say do 2 trips, but I think you secretly would be happier just going in november. You could stay at an EPCOT resort and have a long stay and do F&W. Plus, it's your favorite time to be in WDW and what if you went in May and Brandon felt like he wanted to do some different type of trip in november instead? Remember when he said he wanted to do a trip that wasn't WDW? I know, it's weird, but think about it.. You could do some other type of trip in May and then when November comes to go to WDW everyone would be refreshed and uber excited to go back to WDW!
Just my opinion.
I agree about the one trip in November. I feel like you will BOTH be happier if you go that route.
Honestly, I've broken bones in my foot before (thanks ballet!) and, depending on where the break is, doctors can't really do a lot for you. Like, I got a 'don't walk around too much, maybe try crutches if you want' because a break was on the middle foot bone in the worst position possible for 'assisted' healing.
I think if you want to do two trips, a solo spring trip and a longer fall trip sounds like a great idea. Flying alone isn't too bad - I had a series of lonely plane trips when looking at grad school/visiting my out-of-state boyfriend and I got used to it pretty fast. A nice excuse for silly magazines and lots of snacks to take on the plane.![]()
Count me in!! Except I feel the same way about flying solo. I don't even like flying with anybody except Greg.Joyce, how about you 2 fly to Chicago first and then we can all fly to Disney, together?
I think you should go at the end of October/beginning of November. You can do MNSSHP, Food & Wine Fest and catch some of the Christmas decor!![]()
Actually...Joyce, you're flying out of Bradley aren't you? Hmmm...I do live in CT...I could just crash your whole trip!
It's been so long since I've flown with anyone but Brandon, I feel like I might annoy other people, because I'm so nervous, but I do like the thought of a solo/DIS trip someday!![]()
Jen, glad you made your decision on your dates for your trip. Sounds like a good plan.
I'm glad you made a decision and that you are happy with it. Plus, it's the option I thought was best, so yay for me too.
I agree that the week in November would have probably be quite crowded. Yikes at the amount of things all going on at the same time!!
I would love to! IChicago! I'm not so great at flying either, but I could be brave
Hey, if you were to show up at Bradley and just happened to join us on a flight, that'd be cool with us!![]()
Glad you made a decision on when to go to Disney. Although September might still be hot, I think it'll be a good time to visit, because it should still have fairly low crowds.![]()
Congrats on making your decision!We have been in Sept before and it was hot but manageable. The crowd level was low too. We usually try to go in Sept or early Oct. You write such awesome PTR's and TR's...can't wait to read about your upcoming one
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Jen - I did not know you were over here stressing about when to go to Disney again.
I think you made a wise decision to go when you can still use your AP's. It would be silly to do it any other way. Get that AP discount on your deluxe resort.
Speaking of resort - you said it wasn't going to change, but you didn't say what it was........![]()
Happy planning!![]()