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

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful advice, exactly what I was looking for. I think what I may do is upgrade the tickets to four day tickets and plan them according to your advice on the busier days at each park. Also, if I do that I may consider switching to a value resort. The main reason that I picked CBR was because I figured we would be at the resort quite a bit and therefore I liked the zero entry pool for my little one and the waterslides for the older one. However, if we are not going to be at the resort much, there is no sense in spending the extra just for the pool. I also really liked the theming at CBR for myself but I think the boys might like the theming at the values better. Hmm, guess I still have time to decide. Thank you!

You're welcome! I'm sure it will all work out for you!

Hey fellow November travelers! We will be going 11/6 to 11/13 if you'd like to add us to your list. This will be our first Nov trip ever and I am super excited to see Christmas decorations. We usually go in Jan or Feb. We have 8 people total and will be staying at Windsor Hills.

I really want to check out MVMCP and I see someone posted the first party as 11/12. How hard would it be to get tickets for the first party? Should I buy them as soon as they become available? I imagine the first party is probably pretty crowded.

Sounds like November is a great time to go from reading all your posts with good weather, beautiful Christmas decorations, and low crowds. I am super excited especially since our last trip was in Feb 07! Way too long!!!

I sure will get you added to the list!

You picked a great week. (That's my week)

I would get your MVMCP tickets as soon as they come out. I started a thread once and asked how crowded the party was the first week it is offered. . . I got very contradicting opinions. Some would say VERY busy - stay away!! And others would say it wasn't crowded at all and all the rides were walk ons. . .

Yes, November is a great time to go. We liked it best of all the times of the year we have gone!

 

[ChiMom]

Many of you have referred to the OL. I don't know about them. What, where, when? And I never expected to be able to go to the MVMCP in mid-Nov. How much extra $$ is it? Thanks!

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

The Osborne Lights display is at DHS and it is included with admission. It is awesome!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...s/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Some Fall/November info that was in the AllEars newsletter this week:


The first Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on September 14 and then on select nights up through November 1. Official information about specific dates and tickets has not been released yet, but will be available soon at www.disneyworld.com/halloween.

The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of 2010 will be held in the Magic Kingdom on November 12 and then on select nights throughout December. Official details on the special after-hours party, which requires a separate admission ticket, have not yet been released, but will be available soon at www.DisneyWorld.com/holidays.

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The Children's Miracle Network Classic will be held November 11-14 on Disney's Palm and Magnolia golf courses. The 40th chapter of this PGA TOUR tradition is the final official-money event of the PGA TOUR season. More information: www.ChildrensMiracleNetworkClassic.com.

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The Old Spice Classic will feature 12 basketball games over three days, November 25, 26 and 28, at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year, California, Notre Dame, Temple, Texas A&M and Wisconsin will be joined by Boston College, Georgia and Manhattan for a Thanksgiving weekend basketball feast. Additional information can be found on the Old Spice Classic Web site at www.OldSpiceClassic.com. For more information about ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, visit www.DisneySports.com.

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The Festival of the Masters art show at Downtown Disney will be held November 12 - 14, 2010.

http://allears.net/btp/festmast.htm

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The name for the new authentic Neapolitan pizzeria operated by the Patina Restaurant Group in the Italy pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase has been revealed: Via Napoli. The restaurant will have wood-burning ovens, and will import water from a source that most resembles the water in Naples, Italy, home of some of the world's best pizza dough. This 300-seat pizzeria will feature a menu inspired by the famous pizzerias of southern Italy. The menu also will feature pastas, salads, sandwiches and Italian wines. The Patina Restaurant Group also operates Tutto Italia Ristorante at the pavilion.

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[Momof2Disneyboys]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26

 

[sjs314]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26

You took some awesome pics of the Osborne Lights now I want to see them even more, going back to read your entire TR and get me a Disney fix

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

You took some awesome pics of the Osborne Lights now I want to see them even more, going back to read your entire TR and get me a Disney fix

Thanks, enjoy!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Thank you guys so much for all the wonderful advice, exactly what I was looking for. I think what I may do is upgrade the tickets to four day tickets and plan them according to your advice on the busier days at each park. Also, if I do that I may consider switching to a value resort. The main reason that I picked CBR was because I figured we would be at the resort quite a bit and therefore I liked the zero entry pool for my little one and the waterslides for the older one. However, if we are not going to be at the resort much, there is no sense in spending the extra just for the pool. I also really liked the theming at CBR for myself but I think the boys might like the theming at the values better. Hmm, guess I still have time to decide. Thank you!

The Value resorts have really neat themes for their pools too! U don't have to give it up completely!! I love the ASMusic pool with the gang from the Three Cabelleros!!!!
Shelly!! Congrats on 14,000 posts!!!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks Shawna! I missed it. I knew I was going to hit it today, but then forgot!!

YAY for 14,000 posts!



Boy I must have a lot to say!

 

[eah7]

Those pictures are great!!! I can't wait for my grandsons to see them and to experience everything Disney!

 

[ChiMom]

Thanks, Momof2DisneyBoys, for sharing the pix of the OL. Fantastic! I vaguely remember the news story of this donation from the family whose Christmas lighting got too grand for their home. What a neat addition to the park.

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Those pictures are great!!! I can't wait for my grandsons to see them and to experience everything Disney!

Thanks, Momof2DisneyBoys, for sharing the pix of the OL. Fantastic! I vaguely remember the news story of this donation from the family whose Christmas lighting got too grand for their home. What a neat addition to the park.

Barbara
Somerset, NJ

I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! Here's a little video I took of the lights ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDazdnxnPeE

 

[WAHkoMom]

What is a TIW card? We have annual passes. We are a family of 5 (3 adults) and TS really adds up. We have a 2BR BLT so we have a kitchen for breakfast and some dinners, but we like to do lunch in the parks, so if this TIW can help with that my DH would be happier. Is it good for CS or just TS?

Sorry, tree320, but I didn't check in yesterday, so I'm just reading your question tonight.

As Momof2Disneyboys wrote, TIW stands for "Tables In Wonderland" and I learned about it here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm (Apparently, this used to be called "Disney Dining Experience".)

Since you already have annual passes, one person in your party would purchase the TIW card for $75.00, and your party gets 20% off of all food and beverage purchases (including alcoholic beverages) at the participating Disney restaurants.

At first I was worried that the restaurants we really want to eat at would not participate, but most of them are on the list! Specifically: California Grill, Hoop-Dee-Doo Review, ESPN, Flying Fish, Kouzzina's, Bluezoo, Kona Cafe, Ohana's, Le Cellier, Coral Reef, Rose & Crown Pub, Liberty Tree Tavern, plus TONs more. Granted, I don't think we'll actually be able to eat at all these places, but that's the thing that appeals to me about TIW - we could pop in for just drinks and/or an appetizer and get 20% off on the whole bill. Some people may not like the 18% gratuity that is automatically added on, but we typically tip 20% unless service is REALLY bad, so that is no biggie to me.

I didn't really scour the list of restaurants for CS specifically, but check out the URL above for all the choices.

Hope that helps!

 

[dolphindan1]

Okay, just went back and found your first post. . . If you want to share your dates and resort I will get you added!

We will be there 13th to 21st I believe and staying at Bonnet Creek..love the resort and the location....a 2 bedroom/2bath for 90 a nite and Epcot and Magic kingdom fireworks from the balcony cant beat it...plus we have to go onto Disney property to get there...

 

[ksueboo]

You can see some OL pics in my November 2009 TR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337401&page=26

Thanks for sharing that! Neat! We haven't seen this before. Going 5th-12th so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will start before we leave!

 

[jraymond503]

We are traveling to Disney November 7-13th

It will be me, DH, and our children DD (6) DS (4) and DD (2).

We will be driving in from CT with on overnight stay in NC. We arrive on the 7th and are staying at the All-Star Movies Resort. We are doing the Deluxe dining plan. We leave the 13th for Port Canaveral where we will be staying one night then boarding Royal Caribbeans Freedom of the Seas for a 7-night Western caribbean cruise

We are all extremely excited and hope for nice weather and low crowds!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for sharing that! Neat! We haven't seen this before. Going 5th-12th so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will start before we leave!

You're welcome!

My fingers are crossed too!!

We are traveling to Disney November 7-13th

It will be me, DH, and our children DD (6) DS (4) and DD (2).

We will be driving in from CT with on overnight stay in NC. We arrive on the 7th and are staying at the All-Star Movies Resort. We are doing the Deluxe dining plan. We leave the 13th for Port Canaveral where we will be staying one night then boarding Royal Caribbeans Freedom of the Seas for a 7-night Western caribbean cruise

We are all extremely excited and hope for nice weather and low crowds!!!

Sounds like an awesome vacation - WDW and a cruise!!

 

[tree320]

Sorry, tree320, but I didn't check in yesterday, so I'm just reading your question tonight.

As Momof2Disneyboys wrote, TIW stands for "Tables In Wonderland" and I learned about it here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm (Apparently, this used to be called "Disney Dining Experience".)

Since you already have annual passes, one person in your party would purchase the TIW card for $75.00, and your party gets 20% off of all food and beverage purchases (including alcoholic beverages) at the participating Disney restaurants.

At first I was worried that the restaurants we really want to eat at would not participate, but most of them are on the list! Specifically: California Grill, Hoop-Dee-Doo Review, ESPN, Flying Fish, Kouzzina's, Bluezoo, Kona Cafe, Ohana's, Le Cellier, Coral Reef, Rose & Crown Pub, Liberty Tree Tavern, plus TONs more. Granted, I don't think we'll actually be able to eat at all these places, but that's the thing that appeals to me about TIW - we could pop in for just drinks and/or an appetizer and get 20% off on the whole bill. Some people may not like the 18% gratuity that is automatically added on, but we typically tip 20% unless service is REALLY bad, so that is no biggie to me.

I didn't really scour the list of restaurants for CS specifically, but check out the URL above for all the choices.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for the info! I'm not sure we would get to use it enough to pay for itself. I think we will still be stuffed from all the food we plan on eating on the Wonder. If I had known about it on our last trip in Jan. when we bought the AP, I think I would have bought it. I will look at the prices of the places we might eat. Thanks again. This is why I love Disboards! So much info I wish I knew on our first trips.

 

[summerlady]

It's official: I booked this morning using the 30% room discount pincode that I received in yesterday's email (YAY!). POFQ, November 29-December 5. DH, DGD10, me and hopefully, DD (I'll add her later if she decides to come with).

If extended free dining is offered as it was last year, I'll have to change things, especially since DGD10 is now a Disney adult, but for now it's all good.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

It's official: I booked this morning using the 30% room discount pincode that I received in yesterday's email (YAY!). POFQ, November 29-December 5. DH, DGD10, me and hopefully, DD (I'll add her later if she decides to come with).

If extended free dining is offered as it was last year, I'll have to change things, especially since DGD10 is now a Disney adult, but for now it's all good.

Welcome and congrats on booking today!!