PART FOUR!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[bellaally]

Planning on going home finally on Thursday, there is suppose to be another storm and its suppose to snow. I know heads up on the shopping front tonight is the last night to get the 10 dollar free personalized fleece, plus free shipping. But tomorrow stars 25% off entire purchase. I am planning on going to target and getting a. Couple Disney cards with my ten percent off. Then heading to the Disney outlet so my total savings will be like 35%.

I am actually planning on getting the kids costumes for this September when we head back to WDW for Halloween. They are already 50 % to 60% off then added the 25% it saves a lot of money. I am so excited to be so close to our vacation! Can wait till the 9th when people will start reporting back!

Great that we have the twitter post on here now, I knew that we had it with our Facebook group but I know not everyone is on there.

I have some question if anybody knows feel free to chime in:
What is the money limit on the kttk card before your credit card gets charged?
If I would like to put some giftcards on the kttk card is it better to do it in the beginning that way the limit is how much credit I put on?

 

[cybrkitn]

Best part of tonight: realizing there will be no more political ads tomorrow!

ITA! I am so tired of the ads both by phone and snail mail! It's like listening to two siblings arguing with each other

 

[tmbowers]

Just came home from an election watch party and I'm so tired I may have to go to bed and find out who the winners are tomorrow.

Did get some good deals on Disney stuff today. I ordered each dd an Ariel personalized blanket from the Disney store. I also ordered each of them a Merida costume for 1/2 off from Target. They like to dress up for our meals at CRT and Akershus.

39 days...well almost 38!

 

[ksromack]

Here's my schedule so far:

Fri 12/7: EPCOT (CP and EMH)
Sat 12/8: AK morning/MGM (Osbourne Lights) night and possibly River Roost at POR afterwards
Sun 12/9: Resort hopping in the morning/Magic Kingdom & MVMCP at night (with a Dole Whip stop)
Mon 12/10: DTD morning/MGM (Fantasmic!) afternoon & night
Tues 12/11: EPCOT day/DTD night
Wed 12/12: Open day (with Le Cellier dinner)
Thur 12/13: Park hopping for merchandise/Departure at night

It looks like our plans are as follows:

12/10 - Arrive BWI early afternoon. MK then Narcoossee's for Dinner
12/11 - Epcot - Les Chefs for lunch and Le Cellier for Dinner
12/12 - DHS - CRT for breakfast then park hop to DHS. Yachtsman for dinner.
12/13 - AK/DTD - Y&Y for Lunch, Fulton's for dinner
12/14 - MK - CP for breakfast, MVMCP and the TTDP.
12/15 - Open (thinking Epcot) Kona for breakfast. Coral Reef Dinner
12/16 - Open - Maybe MK and DTD. 'Ohana for breakfast HDDR for dinner.
12/17 - Check out and early afternoon train back.

What a productive day!!! Just finished making most of our dining ressies...still holding out hope for O'hana but, so far NOTHING...for any meal, on any day. Here is what I did get:

Sun 12/9: Whispering Canyon Cafe 1:05pm
Mon 12/10: Nothing...yet. We're spending the day at MK...hoping for O'hana
Tues 12/11: Nothing...yet. We're spending the day at AK; then MVMCP.
Wed 12/12: Mama Melrose's 3:35pm
Thurs 12/13: Sci Fi Diner 12:15pm
Fri 12/14: San Angel Inn 1:00pm; Rose and Crown or France bakery late night
Sat 12/15: The Crystal Palace 2:20pm

SO excited, especially for CP...however, I had to put a credit card number in and I have no idea how much the lunch buffet is per person.
Also, I want to make Mama Melrose's a Fantasmic package...not sure how to do that??

Here are my plans:

Sun 12/9: MVMCP
Mon 12/10: DHS. 50's Prime Time Cafe - 4:00pm; 8:00pm - ESPN Zone for Monday Night Football...Go Pats!
Tues 12/11: EPCOT. Biergarten - 6:55pm
Wed 12/12: MK.
Thurs 12/13: AK. Boma 10:45am; Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue 8:30pm
Fri 12/14: EPCOT - Ohana 5:15 p.m
Sat 12/15: MK. Liberty Tree Tavern 5:10pm

Here's what I have planned:

12/12 super late arrival
12/13 Epcot or MK, them MK and MVMCP
12/14 rope drop at MK, LTT for lunch, late dessert at Citricos
12/15* early breakfast at 'Ohana, Epcot, dinner at Coral Reef
12/16 Epcot, Behind the Seeds Tour, maybe Beaches and Cream
12/17* DHS, lunch at Sci-Fi, dinner at The Wave
12/18 Animal Kingdom, lunch at Tusker House, dinner at Be Our Guest
12/19* DHS
12/20 MK, lunch at CRT

*Possible monorail bar crawl night.

There's a lot of shifting that can happen with my ADRs for 'Ohana, The Wave and Sci-Fi. I'll probably wait until early December to get them set in stone.

38 Days Out - Hopefully Final planning for 30th Anniversary Trip
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Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Dec. 13th - DH & I only arrive at Fort Wilderness after 10-11 hour drive; 5:30 Dinner at T-REX; Celebrations Decorations

Dec. 14th - Animal Kingdom w/ADR B’fast 8:05AM @ Tusker House; late Lunch @ Yak & Yeti counter service; Boardwalk Decorations Touring Plan: Eat, Safari, Dinosaur, Exp. Everest, Lion King Show, Tough to be Bug, Flights of Wonder, Wildlife Train, Parade, Exp. Everest
- Dinner @ MH

Dec. 15th - Hollywood Studios (EMH AM) w/ADR Dinner 4:30PM @ Mama Melrose’s; Osbourne Lights ?Maybe try to change ADR to later time & watch lights first. Touring Plan - TSM, TOT, RRC, GMR, Muppet, Star Tour, LMA, Parade, Indiana Jones, AI, TOT, Osborne Lights, Dinner
- B’Fast @ MH

Dec. 16th - Chill 1/2 day, MK @ 4PM & w/ ADR Dinner 4:15PM @ The Plaza for MVMCP until closing @ midnight Touring Plan - Eat, Meet & greet MM; seven dwarfs, Meet Evil Step-Mother and Sisters, Dumbo, Winnie Pooh, Space Mtn, Wishes, Parade, Splash Mtn, BTMR,
- B’fast/Lunch @ MH

Dec. 17th – Rest Day; GF/AKL/WL Decorations; Fort Wilderness Beach to watch electrical water parade/fireworks
- B’fast/Lunch/Dinner @ MH

Dec. 18th - MK w/ADR B'fast 8:10AM @ Crystal Palace & ADR Dinner 5:20 @ Be Our Guest Touring Plan - B'fast, Under the Sea, Haunted Mansion, IASM, MM Philharmagic, POTC, Tiki Room, Hall of Presidents, Buzz, Stitch, Monsters Inc., Dinner BOG

Dec. 19th - EPCOT at open; w/Lunch (Quick Service); BC/YC Decorations; ADR Dinner 7:50PM @ Ohana’s - ask for window seating if possible to watch fireworks or go down to 7 Seas Lagoon and watch? Touring Plan - TT, Character Spot, Soarin, SOAT, Living with the Land, Seas with Nemo, EO, Mission Space, Ellen, Maelstrom, Gran Fiesta

Dec. 20th – Rest Day - Golf – DTD w/ADR Dinner 7:20PM @ California Grill
- B’fast/Lunch @ MH

Dec. 21st – Rest AM & then afternoon EPCOT (EMH PM) w/ADR Dinner Pkg. at 5:15 for Candlelight Processional @ 8:15 at Biergarten and stay until closing. Touring Plan - Holidays Around the World
- B’fast/Lunch @ MH

Dec. 22nd - Rest day- DTD w/ADR Dinner 5:15PM @ Raglan Rd
- B’fast/Lunch @ MH

Dec. 23rd - Drive home

Ok I think I am going to share my plans!

Friday 11/30 land at MCO at 9:50a go to DTD and get PAP and TiW card and also redeem PP+ card. Go to AKL check in and head to Sanaa for our 1:05p ADR then head back to our AKL 1 BR villa at Jambo and naptime. My Mom and DH Mom will arrive around 4:30pm and we will go to Boma at 6:10! Hoping that at some point if MIL doesn't mind watching sleeping babies to go to Jiko or Victoria Lounge for a glass of wine or extra Zebra Domes! Also somewhere in there I will need to take my mom to All Star Music for the night.

Sat 12/1 - Go check in at OKW and ask (beg?) to have our 3br GV ready by 12:30 - 1 oclock. Then grab breakfast from The Mara, eat and head out to AK for rope drop!! FYI I plan on arriving at OKW at 6am when the computers roll over!! After nap DHS with a 6:15 om ADR at Raglan Road... Date night #1 California Grill, 9:40 ADR, Wishes at 10, and a custom cake that I need to call and order.

** Also need to squeeze in Grocery Shopping with MIL - she takes forever in the store and can be overwhelming! Semi concerned!!

Sun 12/2 - 8:05 ADR for Chef Mickey's!!! of course off to MK!!!! then naptime (you will notice a reoccuring theme of naptime from 1-3p) I will go for a pedicure during nap and then off to Epcot and do Spaceship Earth and the WS. We will do QS in the WS. Later on we will head to back and Date # 2 MVMCP!!!!!! Yay!

Mon 12/3 - DHS goal is to try and do ToT, RnR and TSM, back for nap and I will go for a facial and then off to MK for our 5:15 ADR at CRT! Then check out MSEP

12/4 - Epcot in the AM Check out the right side of the Future World and go to Coral Reef for 11:35. Naptime and then off to DHS. I doubt we will try to do Fantasmic! because DD1 does not care for loud noises. Hoping to get a night in the Epcot for Date Night # 3 - I am canceling our Flying Fish ADR and hoping to go to Tutto Gusto and maybe a round of Minature Golf....

12/5 AK and then after nap HDDR - Wishes is at 6pm so hopefully catch them from the beach at FW!!

12/6 DH goes golfing, and we head over to FLE!!!!!!! naptime and back for FLE!! And then we have a 6:25 ADR at 'Ohana

12/7 Last full day MK with our 8:05 am Crystal Palace ADR and than enjoy whatever we want to see again most likely all parts of FL - I am traveling with DD3 & DD1 then back to nap and close out with Epcot and a Akershus at 5:05. Hoping for a last date night this night as well at Epcot because of EMH and TT grand opening.

Sat 12/8 Breakfast at Kouzzina and leave WDW by 10ish....Boo!

We have lots of things we want to squeeze in between, like seeing the decorations at the GF and WL and the BW & BC and hoping to see them when we can. I know on a few date nights it will be fairly easy for DH and I to go, but ideally want everyone to see.... DH & I have a fairly long list of things to do at night like DisneyQuest and Mini Golf.... Lounge hopping! Dessert trying!

I do want to try and go to BOG for lunch one day as well... Maybe Friday?
:

I've changed my ADRs so many times....but when I see a good one become available I cannot stop myself from snagging it! Here's how it looks as of now:

Sat 12/8/12: Land at MCO 10am. RPR and Universal/IOA.
Sun 12/9/12: Leave Universal area and check in at POR 3ish, DHS Osbourne Lights and hopefully a late Fantasmic. 9pm ADR 50's Prime Time Cafe. pm EMH
Mon 12/10/12: 7:30 am Kona ADR. MK at rope drop. 11am BOG counter service lunch. Hop to Epcot afternoon. 3:40 pm ADR San Angel Inn -Candle Light Dinner Processional package 6:45pm. Illuminations cruise after.
Tues 12/11/12: 8:05 am CRT ADR. Snack at Gaston's? 2:40 pm LTT. Snack rest of evening......MVMCP
Wed 12/12/12: Boardwalk Bakery snack breakfast. Epcot morning! 1:30pm Le Cellier. Hop to MK. 4:45pm BOG ADR. Dessert Party 7pm
Thurs 12/13/12: 8:05 am ADR Akershus. Epcot all day! 2:15pm ADR Le Cellier. Gusto Italia wine stuff in afternoon? 8:45pm ADR Yachtsman. Check out YC-BC-BW decorations. Back to Epcot for late EMH.
Fri 12/14/12: Kusafiri breakfast? AK day. 1pm ADR Yak & Yeti. La Nouba OR Artist Point 5:35pm. 9pm Narcoossee ADR.
Sat 12/15/12: Starring Rolls cupcake for breakfast Early EMH DHS day-eat lots of cupcakes for lunch too. La Nouba OR Artist Point 5:30pm. 9:15pm ADR O'hana.
Sun 12/16/12: 7:45 am ADR Kona. If need be, check out MK resorts. MK at RD? Hop to Epcot at 10:30am. 11:30am ADR Via Napolli. Mess around at Boardwalk....sunday football at ESPN? Or head to DTD? 8:50pm ADR California Grill.
Mon 12/17/12: I have a Tusker House 8:25 ADR but will probably cancel it and head to DTD to use up balance of snack credits.....back to POR at noon for ME. Flight home at 3:50pm

Yes, we've duplicated Kona and Le Cellier....but hubby really wants to keep both of those dups so since he hasn't asked for much, I'm giving it to him

 

[taaren]

I honestly had a little speech down about being an informed voter and sharing my opinion with the ballot hehe... I also would let my DD3 answer... Is that wrong?

Not at all ... anytime its something political or alumni associations looking for donations, we leave them talking to my 89 year old grandfather who is hard of hearing and never remembers his hearing aids ... those are some very entertaining conversations to listen to his end of ... (If its somebody we know we just have him give us the phone so we can "translate".)

Just changed my ressie! I am now checking into AKV for a few days first - so we are AKV/OKW/SSR. Hoping to narrow it down to AKV & SSR if a few more nights open up at Jambo!

Wow that's a lot of moving! Hope your AKV nights come through!

 

[Tltorrez]

For those that have used it... fantasmic is at 6:30, if I had package at what time do I need to get there?

With the package you have to show up 30-45 min beforehand so 5:45 to 6:00 PM. Inside of 30 minutes they open the reserved section for guests in line to fill in. So it is possible to have the package and lose your seat.

Without the package the recommendation is 60 -90 minutes. We're going in early Dec and will be there 60 minutes ahead. Closer to the holidays I would allow more time to guarantee a seat.

 

[Tltorrez]

OMG. I have actually had to work today!!!! This whole week is going to be like that. It's just not right.

This is a slow week for me. I was actually glad I got busy yesterday afternoon. Otherwise Im just watching the clock for the next four weeks.

 

[Tltorrez]

I honestly had a little speech down about being an informed voter and sharing my opinion with the ballot hehe... I also would let my DD3 answer... Is that wrong?

I never bought of that. OMG, DS would've had a blast with that. He already gets a kick out of debating the people who come to the door proselytizing religion.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Good Wednesday Morning. Yay to no more political ads, I'm still ignoring the political talk on Facebook. Can't wait till that stops. Today we are forecast for another nor'easter and 3-6 inches of snow. Luckily the roads aren't cold enough to really (hopefully) cause to much of an issue. I think we are going to make up for mild temp and no snow from last winter.

I can't believe how busy things are getting around here. This weekend luckily we don't have anything. But starting next week it gets crazy. Mops, Breaking Dawn, Hershey park, thanksgiving at my aunts, thanksgiving here, then the next weekend we are spending with our boys before we leave!!!

 

[molitva]

Good morning and happy Wednesday!

It was raining last night, and complete dark, by the time I got home. I figured I'd just get the mail today, rather than having to go out in the cold, wet, darkness. Then I remembered I'm nearing the mickey mail window and quickly turned the car around for the mailbox. No mickey mail. But that just means there's an even greater chance it'll come today!

 

[jewelie121]

Hi, everyone! I'd like to add my name to the list. DH and I will be arriving on 12/10 and leaving on 12/15 - without the kids!!! We're staying at CSR and it will be our first vacation alone since before my oldest was born, over 13 years ago. We're excited!

It's also our first time in December, which is one of the reasons I booked this trip. I've always wanted to see the Christmas decorations and it's my birthday week. Yay!

We're planning to go to MVMCP on the 13th, although I haven't bought the tickets yet. I'm trying to hold off until closer to see what the weather will be like. I just hope it doesn't sell out before I purchase tickets. We're also thinking about doing one of the holiday tours, but we haven't confirmed that yet.

I'm sure we'll see some of y'all there!

 

[Maddie's Nana]

Hi, everyone! I'd like to add my name to the list. DH and I will be arriving on 12/10 and leaving on 12/15 - without the kids!!! We're staying at CSR and it will be our first vacation alone since before my oldest was born, over 13 years ago. We're excited!

It's also our first time in December, which is one of the reasons I booked this trip. I've always wanted to see the Christmas decorations and it's my birthday week. Yay!

We're planning to go to MVMCP on the 13th, although I haven't bought the tickets yet. I'm trying to hold off until closer to see what the weather will be like. I just hope it doesn't sell out before I purchase tickets. We're also thinking about doing one of the holiday tours, but we haven't confirmed that yet.

I'm sure we'll see some of y'all there!

Welcome. This is a great thread. Lots of great information and really nice people. We're arriving on the 12/7, leaving on 12/15 and DH and I are celebrating our birthdays too. We are going to MVMCP on 12/11. Can't wait.

 

[Lcaemom]

I've changed my ADRs so many times....but when I see a good one become available I cannot stop myself from snagging it! Here's how it looks as of now:

Sat 12/8/12: Land at MCO 10am. RPR and Universal/IOA.
Sun 12/9/12: Leave Universal area and check in at POR 3ish, DHS Osbourne Lights and hopefully a late Fantasmic. 9pm ADR 50's Prime Time Cafe. pm EMH
Mon 12/10/12: 7:30 am Kona ADR. MK at rope drop. 11am BOG counter service lunch. Hop to Epcot afternoon. 3:40 pm ADR San Angel Inn -Candle Light Dinner Processional package 6:45pm. Illuminations cruise after.
Tues 12/11/12: 8:05 am CRT ADR. Snack at Gaston's? 2:40 pm LTT. Snack rest of evening......MVMCP
Wed 12/12/12: Boardwalk Bakery snack breakfast. Epcot morning! 1:30pm Le Cellier. Hop to MK. 4:45pm BOG ADR. Dessert Party 7pm
Thurs 12/13/12: 8:05 am ADR Akershus. Epcot all day! 2:15pm ADR Le Cellier. Gusto Italia wine stuff in afternoon? 8:45pm ADR Yachtsman. Check out YC-BC-BW decorations. Back to Epcot for late EMH.
Fri 12/14/12: Kusafiri breakfast? AK day. 1pm ADR Yak & Yeti. La Nouba OR Artist Point 5:35pm. 9pm Narcoossee ADR.
Sat 12/15/12: Starring Rolls cupcake for breakfast Early EMH DHS day-eat lots of cupcakes for lunch too. La Nouba OR Artist Point 5:30pm. 9:15pm ADR O'hana.
Sun 12/16/12: 7:45 am ADR Kona. If need be, check out MK resorts. MK at RD? Hop to Epcot at 10:30am. 11:30am ADR Via Napolli. Mess around at Boardwalk....sunday football at ESPN? Or head to DTD? 8:50pm ADR California Grill.
Mon 12/17/12: I have a Tusker House 8:25 ADR but will probably cancel it and head to DTD to use up balance of snack credits.....back to POR at noon for ME. Flight home at 3:50pm

Yes, we've duplicated Kona and Le Cellier....but hubby really wants to keep both of those dups so since he hasn't asked for much, I'm giving it to him

Good morning, I don't blame dh for wanting to keep those two! I have O'hana envy re: your 9:15pm adr!!! We stumbled upon a free table there in 2008 around that time...and were treated to dinner with Wishes right outside the window and the music piped into the restaurant speakers...it was one of the most magical nights ever! I hope the timing turns out the same for you!
Our plans overlap a bit: Mon: MK and Tues MVMCP. However, I think PM EMH at Epcot is Friday, not Thursday...I hate that one of us has it backwards...but, better to catch in now, than on that day! Where did you find your hours...just checked my WDW hours app and mine says Epcot EMH is Friday, 12/14.

 

[Lcaemom]

Hi, everyone! I'd like to add my name to the list. DH and I will be arriving on 12/10 and leaving on 12/15 - without the kids!!! We're staying at CSR and it will be our first vacation alone since before my oldest was born, over 13 years ago. We're excited!

It's also our first time in December, which is one of the reasons I booked this trip. I've always wanted to see the Christmas decorations and it's my birthday week. Yay!

We're planning to go to MVMCP on the 13th, although I haven't bought the tickets yet. I'm trying to hold off until closer to see what the weather will be like. I just hope it doesn't sell out before I purchase tickets. We're also thinking about doing one of the holiday tours, but we haven't confirmed that yet.

I'm sure we'll see some of y'all there!

We'll be there 12/9-15, too! We're staying at FW. I'm doing the same with MVMCP and crossing my fingers that the tx don't sell out! Happy planning and Happy Birthday...can't think of a better way to spend your bday!

Welcome. This is a great thread. Lots of great information and really nice people. We're arriving on the 12/7, leaving on 12/15 and DH and I are celebrating our birthdays too. We are going to MVMCP on 12/11. Can't wait.

We'll be there, too! We're planning for MVMCP that night, too...just holding off on clicking "purchase" for the tx...and crossing my fingers that they don't sell out! Where are you staying? Again, no better way to celebrate birthdays!

 

[WedgieSock]

Good morning Its cold and rainy here .... I don't like it - BOO!

I still haven't got my pink flat irons *folds arms* whats up with that???

Hi, everyone! I'd like to add my name to the list. DH and I will be arriving on 12/10 and leaving on 12/15 - without the kids!!! We're staying at CSR and it will be our first vacation alone since before my oldest was born, over 13 years ago. We're excited!

Welcome!! Don't forget to read post #2 - full of fab info!

 

[Tltorrez]

Good Wednesday Morning. Yay to no more political ads, I'm still ignoring the political talk on Facebook. Can't wait till that stops. Today we are forecast for another nor'easter and 3-6 inches of snow. Luckily the roads aren't cold enough to really (hopefully) cause to much of an issue. I think we are going to make up for mild temp and no snow from last winter.

I can't believe how busy things are getting around here. This weekend luckily we don't have anything. But starting next week it gets crazy. Mops, Breaking Dawn, Hershey park, thanksgiving at my aunts, thanksgiving here, then the next weekend we are spending with our boys before we leave!!!

Mops???

 

[Tltorrez]

So I as excited to get Mickey Mail yesterday!!! But weirdly, it was for the back half of our split stay with the DME return trip. I have not gotten the first half yet.

 

[mom2travel]

Mops???

One of my friends did this group before her kids were in ES. I think it stands for "mothers of pre-schoolers"

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Morning!! It's cold and smells like snow. On my way into the office. Most likely being sent home at some point due to the storm. I need to stop for soda and seltzer on the way home.

Looking forward to the weekend, when I can start packing the stuff I don't need. Also going to the Disney Outlet.

At this moment though I could use a few more hours of sleep. The election kept me up late.

 

[mom2travel]

So I as excited to get Mickey Mail yesterday!!! But weirdly, it was for the back half of our split stay with the DME return trip. I have not gotten the first half yet.

Yay for Mickey Mail!!

That is weird that you got the 2nd half first but weird things happen.
My parents are getting nervous that their Mickey mail hasn't come yet since I got mine last week (traveling together). They live in an area hit hard by Sandy so I told them to wait until the end of the week in case mail is backed up, and then to call. We leave 4 weeks from tomorrow so still plenty of time for the paperwork to arrive