September 2011 - The Planning Has Started!!!

[pinkle]

Got my ADR's this morning! A lot of people have been reporting having trouble making them online. I didn't have too much trouble, the site just ran slow. I got everything I wanted and the times I wanted other than at LeCellier and Ohana, had to go much earlier than wanted for those dinners.

So here's what I got:

Kona Cafe breakfast 2X
Ohana dinner
Turf Club dinner
Sci-Fi dinner
Chef Mickey's dinner
Shutters dinner
Marrakesh dinner
Le Cellier dinner



Now just 180 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

YUM Looks good!!!! I still have second thoughts about Sci-Fi...I haven't been for years, do you like it?

 

[disneydreamin247]

YUM Looks good!!!! I still have second thoughts about Sci-Fi...I haven't been for years, do you like it?

We love Sci-Fi!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Congrates on getting all your ADR's you wanted. Were you able to make them for your entire trip or do you still have to do the ones for the second leg of your trip at the Poly?

I wish JB would come out with their fares, I was trying to work on our schedule but depending on which airport has the lower prices we will either arrive in Orlando at 11am or not until 2pm which changes what we will do our first day and of course that changes things for our entire stay .......so I have two iteneraries started what a pain.......I may just book out of HPN for the 630am flight if it is not too much more. I really like getting to Disney early.

Thanks Sheila! I was able to book all of them online. I was surprised. It actually said I could book ADR's through the 5th, and we leave on the 4th. Weird, but I'm not complaining!

I hope you get your flights soon. I know it's frustrating trying to plan when you don't have them yet.

Oooh, yummy. Those are some good reservations!

Thank you!

YUM Looks good!!!! I still have second thoughts about Sci-Fi...I haven't been for years, do you like it?

Thanks!

Yes, we LOVE Sci-Fi. We've gone there 3 or 4 times and are headed back again!

 

[jbmom]

Got my ADR's this morning! A lot of people have been reporting having trouble making them online. I didn't have too much trouble, the site just ran slow. I got everything I wanted and the times I wanted other than at LeCellier and Ohana, had to go much earlier than wanted for those dinners.

So here's what I got:

Kona Cafe breakfast 2X
Ohana dinner
Turf Club dinner
Sci-Fi dinner
Chef Mickey's dinner
Shutters dinner
Marrakesh dinner
Le Cellier dinner



Now just 180 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohoo!

I still cannot get into the TGM message boards. I have emailed them twice with no luck. I'm about to ask for my money back.

Hmmm, they are usually really quick to reply to emails. I wonder whats going on.

YUM Looks good!!!! I still have second thoughts about Sci-Fi...I haven't been for years, do you like it?

We love Scifi, its one of the few restaurants we do every trip. The boys love sitting in the cars and getting "drivers licenses". We've had good food and great service everytime. Plus the atmosphere is great. I love the Fels Naptha sign in the hallway to the bathroom.

 

[MamaJessie]

Got my ADR's this morning! A lot of people have been reporting having trouble making them online. I didn't have too much trouble, the site just ran slow. I got everything I wanted and the times I wanted other than at LeCellier and Ohana, had to go much earlier than wanted for those dinners.

So here's what I got:

Kona Cafe breakfast 2X
Ohana dinner
Turf Club dinner
Sci-Fi dinner
Chef Mickey's dinner
Shutters dinner
Marrakesh dinner
Le Cellier dinner



Now just 180 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

for getting all the ADRs you wanted! Never been to any of the meals you listed (been to CM but for breakfast not dinner) but they all sound good!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

You should see my spread sheets! My coworkers all want me to plan their vacations now, even non-Disney. They're color coordinated and have everything on them. Park hours, AM EMH, PM EMH, morning plans, breakfast, afternoon plans, lunch, evening plans, dinner, and fireworks/parades and their times. I'm not OCD at all

I actually want to see those now! I'm just as OCD as you are

 

[Smile4Me]

Got my ADR's this morning! A lot of people have been reporting having trouble making them online. I didn't have too much trouble, the site just ran slow. I got everything I wanted and the times I wanted other than at LeCellier and Ohana, had to go much earlier than wanted for those dinners.

So here's what I got:

Kona Cafe breakfast 2X
Ohana dinner
Turf Club dinner
Sci-Fi dinner
Chef Mickey's dinner
Shutters dinner
Marrakesh dinner
Le Cellier dinner



Now just 180 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you got the ADRs you wanted online! To me that seems like the way to go, but when I was on the phone changing our dates yesterday the CM and I talked a little about ADR's and he said to me, yes you can make them online but if I run into any issues, call because it'll be quicker and they will get me set! So makes me wonder if alot of people have run into slowness issues with online ressies!

 

[TinyDancer]

Now I am wondering if it will be better to book ADRs online or call?

 

[jbmom]

I'm glad you got the ADRs you wanted online! To me that seems like the way to go, but when I was on the phone changing our dates yesterday the CM and I talked a little about ADR's and he said to me, yes you can make them online but if I run into any issues, call because it'll be quicker and they will get me set! So makes me wonder if alot of people have run into slowness issues with online ressies!

Now I am wondering if it will be better to book ADRs online or call?

I had to call because we lost power on my ADR day due to an ice storm. I got right through and it was really fast. I still prefer to make them online though. You can try at 6am and if its too slow just call at 7am. I called right at 7 and my hold time was minimal.

 

[KellyWasHere]

I still cannot get into the TGM message boards. I have emailed them twice with no luck. I'm about to ask for my money back.

Oh man, that stinks! I hope you get it sorted out.

You should see my spread sheets! My coworkers all want me to plan their vacations now, even non-Disney. They're color coordinated and have everything on them. Park hours, AM EMH, PM EMH, morning plans, breakfast, afternoon plans, lunch, evening plans, dinner, and fireworks/parades and their times. I'm not OCD at all

Sounds alot like mine!! I have a tab for dining, one for schedules, one for hotel, and one for overall spending. I have about 6 different scenarios, if we stay at Pop the whole time, or split the stay, or which promo we use. Etc,etc.

YUM Looks good!!!! I still have second thoughts about Sci-Fi...I haven't been for years, do you like it?

We really like Sci-Fi. I've read some reviews of bad food, but we always love what we get there. And the atmosphere is so much fun!

 

[KellyWasHere]

P.S., disneydreamin247 ... did you have that baby yet??

 

[mayfam2010]

How exciting to hear about all the ADR's being booked!!! That means we're getting closer!!!!!!!!! YAY!

Speaking of itineraries, I picked up the 2011 Unofficial Guide to Disney, and its been really really insightful! He has touring plans in there that are customized to your family type or whether you want to see everything or only a few top rides. It's really interesting! I'm thinking I'll definitely take his advice as I plan my days. I joined his website too, and there are lots of info on there about the best day during our week to visit each park (based on previous year attendance, etc) and so that is SUPER helpful! Has anyone else looked at his book/website?

I'm watching a house full of kids (friends 3 kiddos in addition to my 3) today but keeping my sanity by sneaking away and Disney Planning! hehheee

 

[Millermom0606]

is anyone else having problems getting into their reservation today?? I log in, and all the sudden it can't find mine, I put in the Ressie ## and I get a 505 error

 

[L-Harper]

is anyone else having problems getting into their reservation today?? I log in, and all the sudden it can't find mine, I put in the Ressie ## and I get a 505 error

I am able to get into my reservation today. What were you trying to do? I could try it on mine and see if its doing it. When is your ADR day?

 

[Millermom0606]

O I don't NEED to do anything, I just like lookin' at the BLT pic that says 'you have 192 days till your home!" LOL
Thanks though!!

 

[KELLY]

O I don't NEED to do anything, I just like lookin' at the BLT pic that says 'you have 192 days till your home!" LOL
Thanks though!!

Mine was at 205 today.

 

[Millermom0606]

Mine was at 205 today.

yea I have count downs all over, I'm considering making the paper chain too.... just need to hunt down the thread with it in it.....

 

[disneydreamin247]

Sounds alot like mine!! I have a tab for dining, one for schedules, one for hotel, and one for overall spending. I have about 6 different scenarios, if we stay at Pop the whole time, or split the stay, or which promo we use. Etc,etc.

I also have separate sheets for DDP cost effectiveness, spending money, itineraries....my family thinks I'm NUTS.

P.S., disneydreamin247 ... did you have that baby yet??

Nope! She's enjoying her accommodations too much lol Apparently my uterus is like the Four Seasons!

 

[Millermom0606]

Nope! She's enjoying her accommodations too much lol Apparently my uterus is like the Four Seasons!

Holy cow I'd go crazy!!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Holy cow I'd go crazy!!

I'm not working anymore, and DS goes back to school tomorrow so I don't mind as much. Everyone keeps asking me when I'm getting induced. I keep saying I'm only 2 days past my due date, why would I induce yet? I'm actually happy that I don't go back to the doctor until Thursday evening so I get to avoid that conversation for almost a whole week past my EDD. They already think I'm crazy so if I had to tell them I don't want to induce I'm sure it wouldn't earn me any extra points.