The NEW Official November 2010 Countdown & Planning Thread ~ Come join us! (Part 1)

[Px4]

Did my ADRs this morning! All that stress for nothing. Took me 25 minutes to do them all. And most of that was waiting on the computer to move. lol I got everything within 5mins of the times we wanted!

Arrive on Sat, Nov 20
Dinner at Narcoossee (9pm)

Sun, Nov 21 - MK Day
Breakfast at Ohana (8:05am)
Dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe (5pm) (Originally planned Cali Grill, but DD1 wanted GFC for her bday dinner)

Mon, Nov 22 - AK Day
Breakfast at Tusker House (8:30am)
Dinner at Yachtmans Steakhouse (7:20pm)

Tues, Nov 23 - Epcot Day
Breakfast at Akershus Princess (9:50am)
Dinner at Le Cellier (7:05pm)

Wed, Nov 24 - MGM Day
Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (8:30am)
Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe (4:30pm)

Thur, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (8am)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon (4pm) (DD2 choice. She really wanted to eat there last year, so we let her go with it for Thanksgiving)

Fri, Nov 26
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys (8:05am)

Sat, Nov 27
Breakfast at Crystal Palace (8:25am)
Dinner at Ohana (9:00pm) (Not sure about this one yet, it will be a last minute decision)

 

[sjs314]

Did my ADRs this morning! All that stress for nothing. Took me 25 minutes to do them all. And most of that was waiting on the computer to move. lol I got everything within 5mins of the times we wanted!

Arrive on Sat, Nov 20
Dinner at Narcoossee (9pm)

Sun, Nov 21 - MK Day
Breakfast at Ohana (8:05am)
Dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe (5pm) (Originally planned Cali Grill, but DD1 wanted GFC for her bday dinner)

Mon, Nov 22 - AK Day
Breakfast at Tusker House (8:30am)
Dinner at Yachtmans Steakhouse (7:20pm)

Tues, Nov 23 - Epcot Day
Breakfast at Akershus Princess (9:50am)
Dinner at Le Cellier (7:05pm)

Wed, Nov 24 - MGM Day
Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (8:30am)
Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe (4:30pm)

Thur, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (8am)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon (4pm) (DD2 choice. She really wanted to eat there last year, so we let her go with it for Thanksgiving)

Fri, Nov 26
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys (8:05am)

Sat, Nov 27
Breakfast at Crystal Palace (8:25am)
Dinner at Ohana (9:00pm) (Not sure about this one yet, it will be a last minute decision)

Glad you were able to get everything you wanted, now just to sit back and relax

 

[DisneyBoundinDec]

Interesting question, Shelley - - - I will wear New Balance walking shoes on the flight down and I'll bring one pair of cute heels to wear to California Grill, plus flip-flops (1 or 2 pair). I guess I'm weird, because I do not find Crocs comfortable. My feet get sort of numb in them, actually.

Have any of you heard of "Fit Flops"? I saw a thread about them here on the DIS, and I'm trying to find the cheapest price in my area or online. They run about $50/pr and that is WAY more than I typically spend on flip-flops. But I LOVE wearing flip-flops, and the consensus is that they are super comfortable, so I may splurge if I can find a good sale.

I love love love my fit flops. I wear them all summer long and they are soooo worth the money. Used the the last time at Disney and all the time,, soooooooo comfy!!!
Having said that. That is what I will be bringing for me. Kids will wear crocs.

 

[Trackey79]

Okay ladies, I have a Question of the Weekend. . . .

How many pairs of shoes will you take to WDW?????

I have been on a shoe buying frenzy this spring for some reason. (Always with Disney in mind of course ) So I am left wondering exactly how many pairs I am going to be able to fit into our luggage!!

I am going to try to limit myself to about 5 pair. . .

Most likely we will take two a piece. A good pair of walking tennis shoes and a pair of flip flops. I like to keep things simple, plus when you are packing a family of six, the less stuff you can manage the better.

 

[Trackey79]

I have never warn open toed shoes in the parks, I have such a fear of someone stepping on my toes or running over my foot with a stroller or ecv

I am with you here!

 

[Trackey79]

Did my ADRs this morning! All that stress for nothing. Took me 25 minutes to do them all. And most of that was waiting on the computer to move. lol I got everything within 5mins of the times we wanted!

Arrive on Sat, Nov 20
Dinner at Narcoossee (9pm)

Sun, Nov 21 - MK Day
Breakfast at Ohana (8:05am)
Dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe (5pm) (Originally planned Cali Grill, but DD1 wanted GFC for her bday dinner)

Mon, Nov 22 - AK Day
Breakfast at Tusker House (8:30am)
Dinner at Yachtmans Steakhouse (7:20pm)

Tues, Nov 23 - Epcot Day
Breakfast at Akershus Princess (9:50am)
Dinner at Le Cellier (7:05pm)

Wed, Nov 24 - MGM Day
Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (8:30am)
Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe (4:30pm)

Thur, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (8am)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon (4pm) (DD2 choice. She really wanted to eat there last year, so we let her go with it for Thanksgiving)

Fri, Nov 26
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys (8:05am)

Sat, Nov 27
Breakfast at Crystal Palace (8:25am)
Dinner at Ohana (9:00pm) (Not sure about this one yet, it will be a last minute decision)

Looks like a great schedule. We are doing a few of the same restaurants.

 

[Trackey79]

I have to admit I have not been able to read every page of our thread here, so if I am asking something that has already been covered I will say now "Sorry"

For those who will be at there 11/6-13 is anyone planning to meet up with others?

 

[sjs314]

I am with you here!

I am so glad it is not just me, I was starting to think I was overly paranoid

 

[merrymouse1]

Im all over the Teva Mush flip flops. Have them on right now. I bought a pair for my youngest DD but my son thought they were too girly. On my last trip its what I wore for the entire week. No wet sneakers for me

 

[sjs314]

I have to admit I have not been able to read every page of our thread here, so if I am asking something that has already been covered I will say now "Sorry"

For those who will be at there 11/6-13 is anyone planning to meet up with others?

Have not really given that any thought but I do not think it is something DH,DS and Ddil would be interested in doing

The thought had actually crossed my mind to try and get a cruse group together but have not mentioned that to my fellow travelers(family) either yet

 

[lakepaige]

Shoes!

I'm super excited right now because I FINALLY found replacements for my current flip-flops. They're Nike South Beach Celso (wonderful for my wide feet) and I've already worn one pair to their death. But yesterday I ordered four more pairs!

So I'll take 2 pairs of those (black and brown), a pair of Skechers casuals, and I'm also hoping to find something between the two...more coverage than flip-flops but less coverage than my the Skechers.

Something like this, perhaps?

Anybody have any recommendations?

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Most likely we will take two a piece. A good pair of walking tennis shoes and a pair of flip flops. I like to keep things simple, plus when you are packing a family of six, the less stuff you can manage the better.

As a fam of 5 I feel your pain! I try to bring everything we could need, but not too many extras....it just gets too much in a room. And my dh is an uber-overpacker!! He brings as much as I pack for all three kids!!! Do you ever utilize shipping? I do and it reduces the stess for me tremendously!!!And congrats to all who are getting the ADRs you want--especially over the Holiday!! And to all the new November travelers!!!

 

[jillyb]

Did my ADRs this morning! All that stress for nothing. Took me 25 minutes to do them all. And most of that was waiting on the computer to move. lol I got everything within 5mins of the times we wanted!

Arrive on Sat, Nov 20
Dinner at Narcoossee (9pm)

Sun, Nov 21 - MK Day
Breakfast at Ohana (8:05am)
Dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe (5pm) (Originally planned Cali Grill, but DD1 wanted GFC for her bday dinner)

Mon, Nov 22 - AK Day
Breakfast at Tusker House (8:30am)
Dinner at Yachtmans Steakhouse (7:20pm)

Tues, Nov 23 - Epcot Day
Breakfast at Akershus Princess (9:50am)
Dinner at Le Cellier (7:05pm)

Wed, Nov 24 - MGM Day
Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine (8:30am)
Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe (4:30pm)

Thur, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (8am)
Dinner at Whispering Canyon (4pm) (DD2 choice. She really wanted to eat there last year, so we let her go with it for Thanksgiving)

Fri, Nov 26
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys (8:05am)

Sat, Nov 27
Breakfast at Crystal Palace (8:25am)
Dinner at Ohana (9:00pm) (Not sure about this one yet, it will be a last minute decision)

Looks good! I did our ADRs this morning too and now I'd rather be sleeping than sitting here at work! LOL I got everything I wanted either at the time I wanted or within 15 minutes of the time I wanted.

 

[jillyb]

Here's our ADRs:

11/20: Rose & Crown - 5:30
11/21: Yak & Yeti - 5:15
11/22: Le Cellier - 11:35
11/23: Kona - 8:00
11:24: 50's Prime Time - 5:30
11/25: Ohana - 6:45
11/26: Cinderella's Royal Table - 5:15
11/27: Coral Reef - 11:30

 

[Trackey79]

I am so glad it is not just me, I was starting to think I was overly paranoid

Not at all!!

 

[Trackey79]

Have not really given that any thought but I do not think it is something DH,DS and Ddil would be interested in doing

The thought had actually crossed my mind to try and get a cruse group together but have not mentioned that to my fellow travelers(family) either yet

My hubby is kind of shy, so when I mentioned possibly meeting some of my board folks and he said no problem I was little surprised. But of course, if it makes me happy and it is not extreme he is pretty willing to go along with things.

 

[Px4]

Here's our ADRs:

11/20: Rose & Crown - 5:30
11/21: Yak & Yeti - 5:15
11/22: Le Cellier - 11:35
11/23: Kona - 8:00
11:24: 50's Prime Time - 5:30
11/25: Ohana - 6:45
11/26: Cinderella's Royal Table - 5:15
11/27: Coral Reef - 11:30

We'll be bypassing at 50s PTC!

 

[Evette]

Thank you everyone!! We are very excited...and BOY is the day approaching fast!!

I haven't begun to think about shoes...I will DEFINETLY be bringing my crocs, although I'm going to look up Teva Mush and FitFlops now!

As for where to eat...I definetly want to surprise DF with the Whispering place! Where is it?! Whispering Canyon Cafe is located at the Wilderness Lodge Resort. We like it a lot and will be there again for dinner on our first night in WDW.

We are still trying to figure out what parks to go to; we have never been to Epcot or AK!

Congratulations on your wedding!

 

[Trackey79]

As a fam of 5 I feel your pain! I try to bring everything we could need, but not too many extras....it just gets too much in a room. And my dh is an uber-overpacker!! He brings as much as I pack for all three kids!!! Do you ever utilize shipping? I do and it reduces the stess for me tremendously!!!And congrats to all who are getting the ADRs you want--especially over the Holiday!! And to all the new November travelers!!!

We have never shipped, but we are only 4.5 hours away by car and always drive so that helps.

Unfortunately I am the one who tends to over pack but I am working on my addiction and getting better with every trip!

Our last two trips we camped for the first few days and then switched to a cabin. This time we are staying in a cabin the whole time so thankfully I won't have near as much to worry about. As well, we are doing the dining plan for the first time, so I can eliminate a lot of the food we normally bring along as well. I will be packed so light this time, I am sure I will worry constantly I didn't bring enough, hehe.

 

[Trackey79]

Here's our ADRs:

11/20: Rose & Crown - 5:30
11/21: Yak & Yeti - 5:15
11/22: Le Cellier - 11:35
11/23: Kona - 8:00
11:24: 50's Prime Time - 5:30
11/25: Ohana - 6:45
11/26: Cinderella's Royal Table - 5:15
11/27: Coral Reef - 11:30

We love the 50's Prime Time cafe but are skipping it this time to try other new places. I hope we didn't choose poorly!