Sun, Sand, and Disney!-A Disney and Beach Club PTR!!-Update 8/6 mini update

[10_Kyle_10]

Look like you got some good dinning choices. I noticed you were asking about Hoop dee Doo? Its great! You will love it and have a great time. We did it 2 years ago and had to put it back on our list of must do's for this year. Just as an FYI (thought im sure you already know) you can do the 9:30pm show and get Category 1 on the DDP otherwise you will get 2 or 3. Oh ya if your looking for another suggestion Id recommend Raglan Road at DTD. It was one of our last choices last year and it happened to be one of the better meals we had all trip.

 

[Roxychica7]

Great choices! You're going to love Tutto! Their tiramisu is amazing!!
Never have done a Fantasmic package before, but it sounds awesome!

 

[wvdislover]

subbing--be back to read later! BTW, the seating for the Fantasmic package isn't really that good. You also still have to get there early (you can't wait till the last minute to go to the show), and you usually have to eat dinner around 4pm, too early for me. I'd rather go for a nice sit-down lunch, get to the Fantasmic theater about 1 hour or so (maybe longer, since they aren't having as many shows), and get dinner from the concession stand in the stadium.

 

[Angela0917]

Hi Nancy! I see you got your PTR moved back! Only 13 days till you make your ADRs, so exciting!!! When we went, the calendar only had Fantasmic playing twice the week we were there too, but then it ended up being more than that, even twice in one night! So check the tv to see if they'll be having it any additional days! Also, if you're in DTD and want to stop somewhere for lunch, I recommend T-Rex! The food was good, but it's more for the atmosphere!!! It was awesome! EEE, I'm so jealous, I want to go back!!!!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

It's getting closer and closer! Let me know how the Hollywood Brown Derby is. We were thinking of doing the Fantasmic Dinner Package but decided against it. The restaurants we love there aren't part of the package! 2 weeks to go until we can make our ADRs!

Yeah I'll let you know. I am not sure if we will do the fantasmic package now that I have really only read bad reviews on it but we will still go to Brown Derby.

I know--I can't wait for it to be time to make ADRs! Then a big chunk of the planning will be behind us!

We were thinking about doing the Fantasmic package, but now everyone has to line up in the same line...so I've heard it's not as good of a deal as it used to be. I also heard that they start giving away the reserved seating after a certain time...so if you're far back in line, they might give away your section before you get there Maybe what I've heard is wrong...hopefully it is!

We're going to Fantasmic that same night! Maybe we'll run into each other...and every other person who is there for Fantasmic...it's going to be packed!

Are you checking in on the 19th or 20th? I forgot...and I'm guessing it's the 19th if your ADR day is the 21st... It's getting closer and closer!

Yeah I think we decided against doing the fantasmic package too but we will still eat at Brown Derby. Hopefully they have more nights for Fantasmic than just those two so it won't be as crowded. Hopefully we run into each other! Yeah we check in on the 19th. I am getting nervous for Sunday to make our ADR's.

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Look like you got some good dinning choices. I noticed you were asking about Hoop dee Doo? Its great! You will love it and have a great time. We did it 2 years ago and had to put it back on our list of must do's for this year. Just as an FYI (thought im sure you already know) you can do the 9:30pm show and get Category 1 on the DDP otherwise you will get 2 or 3. Oh ya if your looking for another suggestion Id recommend Raglan Road at DTD. It was one of our last choices last year and it happened to be one of the better meals we had all trip.

I didn't know they had a 9:30 show, did they just add that? I would love to sit in catergory 1. Thanks for the great tip!

Great choices! You're going to love Tutto! Their tiramisu is amazing!!
Never have done a Fantasmic package before, but it sounds awesome!

I can't wait for Tutto, I have read great things about it. I might have to pass on the tiramisu though, I am not a fan of coffee so I don't really like tiramisu. I wish I did though.

subbing--be back to read later! BTW, the seating for the Fantasmic package isn't really that good. You also still have to get there early (you can't wait till the last minute to go to the show), and you usually have to eat dinner around 4pm, too early for me. I'd rather go for a nice sit-down lunch, get to the Fantasmic theater about 1 hour or so (maybe longer, since they aren't having as many shows), and get dinner from the concession stand in the stadium.

Thanks for the info about the fantasmic package. I think we are going to just do Brown Derby with out the package attached. Hopefully they add more shows so it won't be so crowded.

Hi Nancy! I see you got your PTR moved back! Only 13 days till you make your ADRs, so exciting!!! When we went, the calendar only had Fantasmic playing twice the week we were there too, but then it ended up being more than that, even twice in one night! So check the tv to see if they'll be having it any additional days! Also, if you're in DTD and want to stop somewhere for lunch, I recommend T-Rex! The food was good, but it's more for the atmosphere!!! It was awesome! EEE, I'm so jealous, I want to go back!!!!

Oh good I am glad they put on more shows. I want to eat at T-Rex so bad but it isn't part of the dining plan right?

 

[Angela0917]

I'm not sure if it's on the DDP or not, we paid OOP for it since it was a last minute decision to go and all the rest of our credits were accounted for. I don't think you can make reservations for it though?

 

[Dancegrl624]

T-Rex does take reservations. We ate there in January. They have a separate number to call, but I think I read somewhere you might be able to call Disney dining now. T-Rex has it's own website where you can find the number to call. They are NOT on the DDP, but they do accept Disney Visa Rewards points. We had a lot of fun there in January! It's very loud, but our DD just loved it. They also have a Build-A-Dino store that's owned by Build-A-Bear. Very cute!

 

[stacikristine]

Yeah I think we decided against doing the fantasmic package too but we will still eat at Brown Derby. Hopefully they have more nights for Fantasmic than just those two so it won't be as crowded. Hopefully we run into each other! Yeah we check in on the 19th. I am getting nervous for Sunday to make our ADR's.

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't....

 

[jenny105]

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't....

Yes I'm going to be there!

 

[10_Kyle_10]

I didn't know they had a 9:30 show, did they just add that? I would love to sit in catergory 1. Thanks for the great tip!

We went two years ago and I remember reading about it then so its at least that old. I do know that the DDP opened up Category 1 for the 9:30pm show two years ago right before our trip so thats fairly new. The 9:30pm was very nice cause it wasnt jam packed and there was mostly adults. Oh yea isnt all you can drink; alcohol (included).

 

[Raecheal]

I know i'm late in the game.. but i love your PTR...

I loved your honeymoon recap.. it seems like you both had an amazing time. I love the shirt you got from AE... and UGGS are my fav. I buy a new pair every year.. my last pair bought in Downtown Disney!!!

Oh Tours... we love doing tours.. we've done the Segways in Epcot and the Aqua Seas Tour.. they both were absolutely amazing and get full recommendations from dbf and I!!!

I'm not sure if you decided on a restaurant for AK already.. but we love Tusker HOuse especially the character interaction.

ohh.. I"ve NEVER heard of those Vera Bradley.. WOW.. i'm impressed. Isually i just make dbf carry a pack back i may look into purchasing one... Nice choice on the purple punch hipsters... purple seems to be my favourite color nowadays.

I love getting new luggage... It makes me feel like my trip is just around the corner. LOL (even if it's still a couple of months away). I just bought new luggage.. it's sorta a plumberry color (purple trend?)...

June 21 is just around the corner.. i can't wait to read what ADR"s you got!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here and off to catch-up!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Sorry it took so long to reply back to all of you, it is a busy time at work right now, but I appreciate all of you comments!

I'm here and off to catch-up!

Hi, thanks for reading! I hope to start posting some more exciting posts since we are almost at 90 days!

I know i'm late in the game.. but i love your PTR...

I loved your honeymoon recap.. it seems like you both had an amazing time. I love the shirt you got from AE... and UGGS are my fav. I buy a new pair every year.. my last pair bought in Downtown Disney!!!

Oh Tours... we love doing tours.. we've done the Segways in Epcot and the Aqua Seas Tour.. they both were absolutely amazing and get full recommendations from dbf and I!!!

I'm not sure if you decided on a restaurant for AK already.. but we love Tusker HOuse especially the character interaction.

ohh.. I"ve NEVER heard of those Vera Bradley.. WOW.. i'm impressed. Isually i just make dbf carry a pack back i may look into purchasing one... Nice choice on the purple punch hipsters... purple seems to be my favourite color nowadays.

I love getting new luggage... It makes me feel like my trip is just around the corner. LOL (even if it's still a couple of months away). I just bought new luggage.. it's sorta a plumberry color (purple trend?)...

June 21 is just around the corner.. i can't wait to read what ADR"s you got!!

You are not late at all, Welcome and thanks for reading! I couldn't agree more with you on the luggage, after I bought the rolling duffel I went back the next night and bought the same one in burgandy for me! My DH kind of claimed the gray one. I can't wait to try them out. I was always such a suitcase person but this was so light and seemed so much more sensible. My VB hipster actually just came in this week and I love it, I used the Baggalini messenger bag last year and I really liked that it just got annoying when I would go on rides. I am still bringing it this time but maybe will use it if we get a cooler night so I can carry a sweatshirt in it. Thanks for your info on the tours, we are still undecided but might try out the keys to the kingdom tour. Thanks again for reading!

We went two years ago and I remember reading about it then so its at least that old. I do know that the DDP opened up Category 1 for the 9:30pm show two years ago right before our trip so thats fairly new. The 9:30pm was very nice cause it wasnt jam packed and there was mostly adults. Oh yea isnt all you can drink; alcohol (included).

I think we are going to try out the 9:30 show, when I call do I just tell them I want category one seating for 9:30? Yes it is all you can drink alcohol, I think wine, sangria, and beer.

Yes I'm going to be there!

Woo hoo! Hopefully we all see each other!

It stinks they're doing the Fantasmic package like that now. It was such a good deal!! Yes--that would be awesome if they chose to show it more. We'll keep our fingers crossed! I think jenny105 is going to be there the same day as us! I'm getting nervous for Monday too! I just really hope we get the ones we want. I should probably have backup plans in case we can't....

Have you looked at the online ADR system yet? I might play around with that before Sunday but I wasn't sure if we would be able to use it since we went through DVC . I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for both of us and hopefully we get everything we want or close to it! I am not real concerned with times so maybe that will help out!

T-Rex does take reservations. We ate there in January. They have a separate number to call, but I think I read somewhere you might be able to call Disney dining now. T-Rex has it's own website where you can find the number to call. They are NOT on the DDP, but they do accept Disney Visa Rewards points. We had a lot of fun there in January! It's very loud, but our DD just loved it. They also have a Build-A-Dino store that's owned by Build-A-Bear. Very cute!

Thanks! We have family friends that live in KS and they have a T-Rex there and they love it. I loved the pics you had in your TR from there and that Build a Dino sounds so precious!

I'm not sure if it's on the DDP or not, we paid OOP for it since it was a last minute decision to go and all the rest of our credits were accounted for. I don't think you can make reservations for it though?

That would be a good lunch spot, since our dinner spots are filled up. I am getting nervous for Sunday!

 

[stacikristine]

Have you looked at the online ADR system yet? I might play around with that before Sunday but I wasn't sure if we would be able to use it since we went through DVC . I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for both of us and hopefully we get everything we want or close to it! I am not real concerned with times so maybe that will help out!

Yeah, I've been "researching" it for the past couple of days. I don't know what I think about it... I successfully reserved 2 meals for 1 week before we go (and then cancled of couse ) just to practice. It didn't ask for my ressie # or anything I hear that DVC members can't do the 90+10 as of now. So if that's the case, I'll still be calling. It does look like online ADRs open one hour before phone ones... So that could be annoying. Maybe they'll get it to where we can reserve by the time we're supposed to. I hope so!! We're used to eating early (like 5 or 5:30) so hopefully that will help too...most people want later ressies. I'm not TOO anxious, but I'm ready for Monday to get here and get over with! Good luck!!!

 

[wvdislover]

I made my ADR's a couple of days ago, and was able to get everything I wanted at the times I wanted (had to switch a couple of meals around...no big deal). We're doing a few of the same meals you've got planned...maybe we'll run into you!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Well today was the day! I woke up at 6:15 to get ready to make my ADR's. I looked over all our restaurants and the days to make sure everything lined up. I made sure I had all the required information (reservation number, credit card, etc). And by 6:45 I sat anxiously waiting the call. I started dialing at 6:59 and at 7:00 on the dot I got the wonderful message "You have reached Disney Dining..." I got right through to a cast member the second after I pushed the 2 for Victoria and Albert's, I did not wait at all, I was so excited! First request out of my mouth was that I wanted Le Cellier on September 23, gave her my reservation number, and she looked. She then said I'm sorry Le Cellier is completely booked on September 23. I was in shock, I know this is a popular restaurant but completely booked . She then checked every other day of our stay and said most of the dinners are after 8:45 that are open but she was able to find me one that was earlier on our last night, so I took it. I had to flip flop that with our Narcoossee's dinner but that was fine. We got everything we wanted with just a couple tweaks with times. By 7:20, I had all my reservations numbers and I was set. The cast members name was Gina I believe, and she was wonderful. I didn't even look at the online reservations since I couldn't book out for 10 days on there, but I imagine since that opens at 6 am and the phones don't open until 7am that people are going on and making a lot of double reservations. But here they are the ADR's:

Breakfast:
Chef Mickeys
Cape May Cafe buffet

Lunch:
Sci Fi Dine Inn
Yak and Yeti

Dinner:
Crystal Palace
Citrico's (our 1 year wedding anniversary)
Tutto Italia
Hoop Dee Do Revue
Narcoossee's
O'hana
Le Cellier
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One thing about Hoop, I asked Gina if I could get Category 1 seating at the 9:30 show and she said that I could get any category that I wanted on the dining plan as long as they were available. I am not sure if this is 100% correct since everywhere else that I read you couldn't get the earlier shows in category one. So she checks anyways and the show for 7:15 is all booked up except for Category 2 so I just went with 9:30 in Category 1.

So we are all set and I am so excited! I was ready for the ADR day to get here and be done with. It is very stressful and now we can just look forward to the trip. Now I might start my packing list and start a list of things I will need to pick up at the store. 90 days from today I will be in the most Magical Place on Earth!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Yeah, I've been "researching" it for the past couple of days. I don't know what I think about it... I successfully reserved 2 meals for 1 week before we go (and then cancled of couse ) just to practice. It didn't ask for my ressie # or anything I hear that DVC members can't do the 90+10 as of now. So if that's the case, I'll still be calling. It does look like online ADRs open one hour before phone ones... So that could be annoying. Maybe they'll get it to where we can reserve by the time we're supposed to. I hope so!! We're used to eating early (like 5 or 5:30) so hopefully that will help too...most people want later ressies. I'm not TOO anxious, but I'm ready for Monday to get here and get over with! Good luck!!!

I didn't end up using the online system, I found it easier to call. I got everything I wanted, I just had to change a couple things. Good luck tomorrow!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

I made my ADR's a couple of days ago, and was able to get everything I wanted at the times I wanted (had to switch a couple of meals around...no big deal). We're doing a few of the same meals you've got planned...maybe we'll run into you!

I had the same situation this morning, just had to change a couple things around. Maybe we will see each other there!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Congrats on getting all of your ADR's! That's awesome!