The March 2014 Thread!!!!

[ryancasper2004]

Is it probably going to be impossible to get a reservation at CRT or BOG for any days between 3/1-3/5? I've been checking for about a month now and have been unsuccessful thus far.....

 

[disfanforlife]

I decided nôt to try for A Fp for lunch atBoG. We have a dinner ressie there our first night of our trip. and our other day in MK we have lunch at LTT.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

20 days to go!!!!
29 trips to Disney World and counting...next stop POFQ March 2104

 

[fizbobunny]

Is it probably going to be impossible to get a reservation at CRT or BOG for any days between 3/1-3/5? I've been checking for about a month now and have been unsuccessful thus far.....

Keep trying, especially when it gets to the 48 to 24 hour mark. I got a CRT a few weeks ago for the exact date I wanted.

 

[jenseib]

I finally got our cruise portiong booked, tickets ordered and post cruise night stay! I am so happy everything is finally coming together now!

 

[RobynPrincess]

Hey there, fellow UK DISer also there in March

Hey! Very excited here, never booked such a last min trip. Thank god for DVC

 

[wilma-bride]

Hey! Very excited here, never booked such a last min trip. Thank god for DVC

Ament to that What are your plans then?

 

[RobynPrincess]

Ament to that What are your plans then?

flying Aer Lingus (£350!!) from Gatwick via Dublin on the 13th, staying at SSR for 3 nights, then change to AKL standard for 4 nights and fly home on the 20th. made a couple of ADR's and fastpass for Be our Guest lunch What are your plans?

 

[wilma-bride]

flying Aer Lingus (£350!!) from Gatwick via Dublin on the 13th, staying at SSR for 3 nights, then change to AKL standard for 4 nights and fly home on the 20th. made a couple of ADR's and fastpass for Be our Guest lunch What are your plans?

We fly out (BA) on the 11th, home on the 18th. Staying at BWV

We have ADRs for BOG, Yachtsman, Yak & Yeti and T-Rex. Will be celebrating my daughter's 21st at Epcot on the 14th and St Patrick's Day at Epcot and Downtown Disney with fellow DIS friends on the 17th.

ETA: will be interested to hear about your experience with Aer Lingus as we are flying with them in October.

 

[carolann210]

Me too! Same date for a late lunch. We are doing Crystal Palace that morning at 8 so I didnt figure we would be hungry at the typical lunch time. We have an ADR for Whispering Canyon for dinner that night so that day, I am gonna be stuffed! I am sure all the walking I am going to do will burn it off though! LOL! I did have to wait a bit and log off then log back on before a reservation time showed up so be patient and dont give up!

Looks like we will have breakfast and lunch together. We booked WCC for our first night dinner so we will not share dinner as well on Mardi Gras day.

 

[hscoolfun]

Hi folks! Very excited that we have decided to make a trip 3/9-14. First time staying off property, but close to the main gate and in an all-suites hotel to accommodate our needs. Since we have no dining plan and no EMH benefits, I'm looking for any advice you want to share!

Also, specifically wondering what it is still allowable to take in the parks for snacks. We want to take healthy snacks in with us (apples, carrot sticks, etc) - not sure what will get confiscated. Any help?

Thanks!!
Can't wait!

 

[fizbobunny]

Hi folks! Very excited that we have decided to make a trip 3/9-14. First time staying off property, but close to the main gate and in an all-suites hotel to accommodate our needs. Since we have no dining plan and no EMH benefits, I'm looking for any advice you want to share! Also, specifically wondering what it is still allowable to take in the parks for snacks. We want to take healthy snacks in with us (apples, carrot sticks, etc) - not sure what will get confiscated. Any help? Thanks!! Can't wait!

You may not bring the following types of items into the theme parks:

You may not bring the following types of items into the theme parks:
Wagons
Skateboards
Scooters
Inline skates
Shoes with built-in wheels
Strollers larger than 36" x 52" (92 x 132 cm)
Suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" (61 cm) long x 15" (38 cm) wide x 18" (46 cm) high. Coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations.
Any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV, wheelchair or stroller
Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels and devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered or unoccupied. Training wheels or similar modifications are not permitted.
Alcoholic beverages
Weapons of any kind
Folding chairs
Glass containers (excluding baby food jars and perfume bottles)
Pets (unless they are service animals)
Balloons, straws and drink lids are not permitted in Disney's Animal Kingdom Park for the safety of our animals
Tripod stands or monopod stands that cannot fit inside a standard backpack

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/restricted-personal-items/

 

[Shanora]

Joining in here, headed to WDW March 29th through to April 5th! First timers here!! I have 3 kids (14, 8 & 5). Just finished buying our Park tickets tonight. Staying off base at Windsor Hills Condos!! Looks amazing! I'm beyond excited! I have the Passporters guide and have tried to plan as best as possible… but expecting a lot of go with the flow. LMFAO.

 

[jrsharp21]

19 days left!!!! Double checked our FP+ last night and double checked our reservations at CRT and BOG. All checked out. Can't wait! It will be the kids first time at WDW, so I am looking forward to that excitement from them.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

19 days to go, beyond excited!!!
29 trips to Disney World and counting...next stop POFQ March 2014

 

[Jendress]

I have been a member for awhile but have not ever posted. I just had to join in. We are super excited to be going to Disney World over our spring break, March 24 - 29! We can't wait!

 

[XMom]

Welcome! We will be there the 22-29th of March for our first ever trip. Where are you staying?

 

[pureeevil]

Hi there! Had to dust off my profile as it's been a while since I've been active on this site. Let's just say for the past three years I've been a lurker getting tons of tips and reading about all your trips! Its been way toooo long since my last visit to The World and this time my boyfriend and I decided to splurge! (well, splurge by our standards) so I'd like to contribute to this thread here goes!
March 10-18 Beach Club Resort!!!! Eeeeek! We've always wanted to stay here! Can't wait for storm along bay!!! Park hopper and dining plan too! Can't believe we got BOG and Ohana for decent meal times three weeks out without being up at the crack of dawn and hitting refresh all day! please don't give up hope for your ADR's! Anything is possible! It's Disney!!!ok I promise I'll stop with the exclamations. Thanks for letting me be a part of the thread and I hope everyone has a Magical vacation this spring.

 

[melliemelo]

11 days to go! DH got the suitcases out of the attic. Time to start packing!!

I had laser surgery on my left leg on 1/9 and I'm not quite 100%, but my leg is doing MUCH better than it was prior to surgery. I feel like I will be well enough to handle all the walking with out any wheeled assistance! Tomorrow I am having a second procedure, but they promised it won't set me back any. I hope they aren't pulling my leg... (pun intended!!)

 

[dayvewc]

11 days to go! DH got the suitcases out of the attic. Time to start packing!!

I had laser surgery on my left leg on 1/9 and I'm not quite 100%, but my leg is doing MUCH better than it was prior to surgery. I feel like I will be well enough to handle all the walking with out any wheeled assistance! Tomorrow I am having a second procedure, but they promised it won't set me back any. I hope they aren't pulling my leg... (pun intended!!)

31 days left for me. I haven't gotten my duffle bag out, yet, but I've started my mental lists of all the stuff I'll need to make sure I pack. lol

Hope you are doing better and can make it in the parks. With as much walking as they require, I would keep the idea of wheeled assistance in the back of your mind. Try for a day or so and see how it goes, you can always get a chair or cart if you find you need one. I'd just recommend getting the phone numbers to some rental companies and taking them with you, just in case. It'll be a lot easier to rent something if you need it if you already have the contact information.

Hope your trip is great!!