September 2013! Who is ready to book?

[taylor3297]

After several weeks of discussing when our next trip to Disney will be, my DH and I have decided on September of 2013. Exact dates haven't been finalized yet but will be soon. DD will be in 5th grade and DS will be in 1st. This will be the last trip where the kids will be taken out of school, so we decided to go at a slower time and earlier in the school year.

As to where to stay, we are looking at staying at the Poly CL (our favorite) or going to POFQ. We may even consider AoA.

So who is going at this time?

 

[taylor3297]

If you are going or thinking about going in September of 2013, post where you would like to stay and any tips you may have for that time of year.

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

We will be there in Sept, we go every year in that month, usually the week of LD. Not sure on which resort, it's too far out to decide yet but alot has to do with whatever deal we can get. We are onsite kind of folks and usually have an AP but it just depends on how many trips we have planned. Our AP's run out in Sept 12 and we have decided not to renew and will probably not be back until March 2013 or later so we will let them lapse for a while.

Since we go in Sept every year we have alot of experience with the crowds that time of year. Since free dining was introduced in the mid 2000's the parks are busier but it's still the slowest time of the year. We find making ADR's to be important and skipping the EMH parks to be important. Espically if you like to eat at traditional lunch/dinner times.

In Sept more than any other time we have travelled to WDW it seems the crowds really pack in for EMH, espically PM. Crowd level might be low overall but if 70% of the overall crowds are at MK for EMH you are better off going somewhere else. We don't see this huge difference any other time of the year, IMO it's a combination of value season brings people looking for more bang for thier buck (and skipping hoppers) and shorter park hours which push the EMH's earlier in the night. On the flip side AM EMH's seem to be less busy that time of year in our experience, no one wants to get out of bed for them espically if they have been at a PM EMH park the night before. We hit the AM EMH parks and hop away at lunch.

Speaking of hoppers, we find them to be neccessary in Sept. Shorter park hours usually mean AK closing around 5 and DHS often closing at 8 or 9 (9 now that F! is back everynight) and MK closes at 7 for MNSSHP nights and 9 or 10 on regular nights so having Hoppers gives you options for the evening. It also helps you avoid those EMH crowds.

 

[taylor3297]

We will be there in Sept, we go every year in that month, usually the week of LD. Not sure on which resort, it's too far out to decide yet but alot has to do with whatever deal we can get. We are onsite kind of folks and usually have an AP but it just depends on how many trips we have planned. Our AP's run out in Sept 12 and we have decided not to renew and will probably not be back until March 2013 or later so we will let them lapse for a while.

Since we go in Sept every year we have alot of experience with the crowds that time of year. Since free dining was introduced in the mid 2000's the parks are busier but it's still the slowest time of the year. We find making ADR's to be important and skipping the EMH parks to be important. Espically if you like to eat at traditional lunch/dinner times.

In Sept more than any other time we have travelled to WDW it seems the crowds really pack in for EMH, espically PM. Crowd level might be low overall but if 70% of the overall crowds are at MK for EMH you are better off going somewhere else. We don't see this huge difference any other time of the year, IMO it's a combination of value season brings people looking for more bang for thier buck (and skipping hoppers) and shorter park hours which push the EMH's earlier in the night. On the flip side AM EMH's seem to be less busy that time of year in our experience, no one wants to get out of bed for them espically if they have been at a PM EMH park the night before. We hit the AM EMH parks and hop away at lunch.

Speaking of hoppers, we find them to be neccessary in Sept. Shorter park hours usually mean AK closing around 5 and DHS often closing at 8 or 9 (9 now that F! is back everynight) and MK closes at 7 for MNSSHP nights and 9 or 10 on regular nights so having Hoppers gives you options for the evening. It also helps you avoid those EMH crowds.

So glad someone else is planning this far ahead also.

I went on a girls trip this past September and it was fabulous. We were there from Sept 16-21. We stayed at POFQ and had a great stay. Our longest wait for a bus was 10 minutes. Also, the longest wait in line we had was about 15 minutes.

We are planning to go about the same time.

 

[taylor3297]

Started getting an idea of prices. I know prices will change in August, but at least I know an estimate of what it will cost in September of 2013.

Has anyone gotten a pin code lately?

 

[peabody58]

Yeeep!

Sept 2013 will be the end of our AP vacation window.

We have trips in:
- Oct 2012 - 9 nts BLT 1 BR (30th Anniversary)
- May 2013 - 7 nts WBC 1 BR
- Sept 2013 - 9 nts Split stay AKL/BC 1 BR

Then a 12 - 18 break from WDW to build up our DVC points again for another AP vacation window. Dang those 1 BR villa's. DW have really 'upgraded' from studios to 1 BR's.

We really enjoy Sept as the crowds are low, plenty hot for swim days, and it does cool off enough for enjoyable evenings. Plus point usage is the best value at this time.

See you there!!

 

[taylor3297]

Yeeep!

Sept 2013 will be the end of our AP vacation window.

We have trips in:
- Oct 2012 - 9 nts BLT 1 BR (30th Anniversary)
- May 2013 - 7 nts WBC 1 BR
- Sept 2013 - 9 nts Split stay AKL/BC 1 BR

Then a 12 - 18 break from WDW to build up our DVC points again for another AP vacation window. Dang those 1 BR villa's. DW have really 'upgraded' from studios to 1 BR's.

We really enjoy Sept as the crowds are low, plenty hot for swim days, and it does cool off enough for enjoyable evenings. Plus point usage is the best value at this time.

See you there!!

Whoohoo! Another person going in September 2013. I am so jealous of your stays. Our last family trip was in December of 2010. I did do a short girls trip this past September, but I wish I could go more often.

 

[mickeye]

I'm planning for Sept. 2013, also. We were last there in Sept. in 2010 and had a wonderful time; it really is my favorite month. This year will be a Christmas trip with friends rather than family. Next Sept. I'm planning on a Sept. trip with extended family (cousins) rather than immediate family (the immediate family aren't big WDW fans! ) I'm planning on doing MNSSHP again in 2013; I did it in 2010 and had a blast. The resort will depend on deals and possible FD. I'm excited just thinking about it and I have a trip before then, but the MNSSHP is so much fun!!!! We really like WDW in the Autumn and September is just the best month to go.

 

[taylor3297]

I'm planning for Sept. 2013, also. We were last there in Sept. in 2010 and had a wonderful time; it really is my favorite month. This year will be a Christmas trip with friends rather than family. Next Sept. I'm planning on a Sept. trip with extended family (cousins) rather than immediate family (the immediate family aren't big WDW fans! ) I'm planning on doing MNSSHP again in 2013; I did it in 2010 and had a blast. The resort will depend on deals and possible FD. I'm excited just thinking about it and I have a trip before then, but the MNSSHP is so much fun!!!! We really like WDW in the Autumn and September is just the best month to go.

We are thinking about doing MNSSHP also. Dh and I are not ones to dress up but the kids would. Are there folks who go but don't dress up?

 

[mickeye]

Yes there are, but you'll be surprised how many adults do full outfits and some costumes are very professional. I do very simple costumes, but it's still more fun to be in costume; it's more fun for your kids that way, too. Some adults just do a Halloween tee shirt and funny hat.

 

[taylor3297]

Yes there are, but you'll be surprised how many adults do full outfits and some costumes are very professional. I do very simple costumes, but it's still more fun to be in costume; it's more fun for your kids that way, too. Some adults just do a Halloween tee shirt and funny hat.

T-shirt and funny hat I can do. Now I just need to talk my dh into it. I have over a year, so I think that will work.

 

[danny1649]

That said , it's never to early to start planning your trip to WDW.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

We are going back Sept. 2013! We are going 9/1/13-9/11/13. We are still undecided as to where we are staying. Our previous three trips we have stayed at POP and loved it but are kind of wanting to try something different. Originally we were going to do AOA but now we are kind of leaning towards ASMu and if free dining is offered we might upgrade to POR. Lots of time still to change my mind though.

 

[taylor3297]

We are going back Sept. 2013! We are going 9/1/13-9/11/13. We are still undecided as to where we are staying. Our previous three trips we have stayed at POP and loved it but are kind of wanting to try something different. Originally we were going to do AOA but now we are kind of leaning towards ASMu and if free dining is offered we might upgrade to POR. Lots of time still to change my mind though.

Welcome aboard! The great thing about planning so early is that it gives us time to make those important decisions. This past September we were supposed to stay at POP but decided to switch to POFQ. We loved POFQ!

One day I will stay at POP. I just love how the grounds look.

 

[taylor3297]

Can you believe my family has already been talking about what ADRs to make? All of want to go to the new "Be Our Guest". Hopefully it will be open when we go.

 

[NeedaDisFix]

We are planning too! Never too early! We are planning to take the in-laws along. They've never been and we think it would be a great memory for our kids! Right now, my dream resort is the Poly, but we may "settle" for WL since we will need to book 2 rooms. We really want to stay on the monorail for convenience with the grandparents. And I am totally hoping for continued free dining promotions so we can upgrade to Deluxe and book all kinds of signatures!
Happy planning everyone!

 

[taylor3297]

We are planning too! Never too early! We are planning to take the in-laws along. They've never been and we think it would be a great memory for our kids! Right now, my dream resort is the Poly, but we may "settle" for WL since we will need to book 2 rooms. We really want to stay on the monorail for convenience with the grandparents. And I am totally hoping for continued free dining promotions so we can upgrade to Deluxe and book all kinds of signatures!
Happy planning everyone!

What a wonderful trip. I wish my parents were young enough to join us. I am an older mom and my parents just aren't up to the trip. My stepmom would be the only one who could probably handle it, but she wouldn't want to go without my dad.

My dh is set on staying at the Poly. So we are keeping our fingers crossed that a pin code comes out. If no pin code I wouldn't mind free dining. We always get the the dining plan so free dining would save us some money.

 

[taylor3297]

Anyone really wishing that they could go now and not wait another whole year and 4 months? It has been one of those days for me.

 

[taylor3297]

We are still planning on our September 2013 trip but last night DH says why don't we take the kids for a few days before school starts. Of course I just right on it. I just now need to wait for him to give the final ok. This would be a surprise trip for the kids. We wouldn't tell them until we got to the airport.

 

[sarahb01]

I am currently planning my wedding at Disney for 9-1-13! I have never been in September, but I am going this year for 2 days to check out the venues. The reason I wanted to do September was because of the low crowd levels and the weather, not too hot, but still hot enough to go swimming.