The OFFICIAL December 2014 - Christmas Magic

[ChristyBey]

This week I just hopped back on the disboards after an almost 5 year hiatus (it was too painful to read - knowing we couldn't go for a long time!) but we were blessed to make reservations for Dec 18 - 24 for my DH, DS15 and DS13 at CBR. We LOVE everything about Disney, but probably one of our favorites is Typhoon Lagoon. I just printed out the hours for December and saw that it won't be open! It's being refurbished. :-( I have already purchased the water parks and more option - would I be able to take those off my reservation? We like Disneyquest - but wouldn't it be cheaper to just pay OOP for an afternoon at Disneyquest rather than the whole water parks add on? We really don't care about Blizzard Beach. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!

 

[BDL]

I recently PM'd the mod who composes the "cancelled ADR threads" asking if 1 had been created for Dec 2014 yet. They got back to me and said that it should be up in June. I have used the cancelled thread to book ADR's and hook fellow DIS'ers up. It's a good tool. So keep your eyes open in a week or 2.

This week I just hopped back on the disboards after an almost 5 year hiatus (it was too painful to read - knowing we couldn't go for a long time!) but we were blessed to make reservations for Dec 18 - 24 for my DH, DS15 and DS13 at CBR. We LOVE everything about Disney, but probably one of our favorites is Typhoon Lagoon. I just printed out the hours for December and saw that it won't be open! It's being refurbished. :-( I have already purchased the water parks and more option - would I be able to take those off my reservation? We like Disneyquest - but wouldn't it be cheaper to just pay OOP for an afternoon at Disneyquest rather than the whole water parks add on? We really don't care about Blizzard Beach. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!

Welcome back. I'm not sure, but I'm sorry. I think all sales are final.

 

[happy tink]

This week I just hopped back on the disboards after an almost 5 year hiatus (it was too painful to read - knowing we couldn't go for a long time!) but we were blessed to make reservations for Dec 18 - 24 for my DH, DS15 and DS13 at CBR. We LOVE everything about Disney, but probably one of our favorites is Typhoon Lagoon. I just printed out the hours for December and saw that it won't be open! It's being refurbished. :-( I have already purchased the water parks and more option - would I be able to take those off my reservation? We like Disneyquest - but wouldn't it be cheaper to just pay OOP for an afternoon at Disneyquest rather than the whole water parks add on? We really don't care about Blizzard Beach. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!

I would think if you call right away they will adjust it for you, that's a bummer, but hooray for the Christmas time MAGIC!

Can you tell me what Disney Quest is all about? I will be in WDW Dec 5 - 14 and will have two 14 year old boys. Thanks for any help!

 

[happy tink]

I recently PM'd the mod who composes the "cancelled ADR threads" asking if 1 had been created for Dec 2014 yet. They got back to me and said that it should be up in June. I have used the cancelled thread to book ADR's and hook fellow DIS'ers up. It's a good tool. So keep your eyes open in a week or 2.

Thanks for the heads up, that is valuable information!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I recently PM'd the mod who composes the "cancelled ADR threads" asking if 1 had been created for Dec 2014 yet. They got back to me and said that it should be up in June. I have used the cancelled thread to book ADR's and hook fellow DIS'ers up. It's a good tool. So keep your eyes open in a week or 2.




Welcome back. I'm not sure, but I'm sorry. I think all sales are final.

I THINK if you havent paid your ressie in full you can downgrade.

 

[1stvisit0909]

I recently PM'd the mod who composes the "cancelled ADR threads" asking if 1 had been created for Dec 2014 yet. They got back to me and said that it should be up in June. I have used the cancelled thread to book ADR's and hook fellow DIS'ers up. It's a good tool. So keep your eyes open in a week or 2.




Welcome back. I'm not sure, but I'm sorry. I think all sales are final.

HEY BDL! We were on the Dec 12 rockin' thread together! I thought I recognized you handle.

 

[BDL]

HEY BDL! We were on the Dec 12 rockin' thread together! I thought I recognized you handle.

Yep. After our 2nd visit to WDW in Dec 2012, I think me and BDLsgal have officially becoame Disney Christmas-aholics. To the point where instead of just 1 trip to MVMCP, we're doing 2. 1 for the merch and the rides, the other for the photo ops and the rides. And always, the amazing Castle lit up and the fireworks.

 

[mrcricket]

Yippee. Just booked our flights for our December trip. Zippity Doodah.

 

[1stvisit0909]

Yep. After our 2nd visit to WDW in Dec 2012, I think me and BDLsgal have officially becoame Disney Christmas-aholics. To the point where instead of just 1 trip to MVMCP, we're doing 2. 1 for the merch and the rides, the other for the photo ops and the rides. And always, the amazing Castle lit up and the fireworks.

Us too! I really though my prince would be all "never again" but he brought up going back for Christmas before I did!

 

[KimBean]

Yippee. Just booked our flights for our December trip. Zippity Doodah.

I wish there was a "like" sort of button on posts around here! Excited for you guys.

 

[Babycarl3rd]

It's official! We are booked for AOA December 12-20 with free dining! So excited to be going in December and celebrating my sons 11th birthday while we are there. We are not telling the kids this time! It's going to be a surprise early Christmas present for them. Just trying to figure out how to keep it a secret for the next 6 months. And how to reveal to them that we are going!

 

[KimBean]

It's official! We are booked for AOA December 12-20 with free dining! So excited to be going in December and celebrating my sons 11th birthday while we are there. We are not telling the kids this time! It's going to be a surprise early Christmas present for them. Just trying to figure out how to keep it a secret for the next 6 months. And how to reveal to them that we are going!

We are doing surprise too. Happy planning!

 

[1stvisit0909]

It's official! We are booked for AOA December 12-20 with free dining! So excited to be going in December and celebrating my sons 11th birthday while we are there. We are not telling the kids this time! It's going to be a surprise early Christmas present for them. Just trying to figure out how to keep it a secret for the next 6 months. And how to reveal to them that we are going!

Our trip on 2009 was a surprise. It was fun but I spent a lot of late nights planning!

 

[happy tink]

I wish there was a "like" sort of button on posts around here! Excited for you guys.

I agree, it's difficult without one! Or maybe a love button, as far as Disney is concerned!

 

[cinmouse]

Just booked for dh & 2ds (11) & (4) for 12/18 -12/27 going tō try to keep it a secret..which will be hard!
This will be the 3rd trip for the 4 & the 10th for the 11 year old.
So excited!!!

So I was able to finally reset my password & the above is when we are going..we are so excited & waiting for the park hours so I can start planning what are dining reservations can be as the 180 window will be here soon

 

[kjduncan]

We booked Coronado Springs for Dec 15-20 with Free Dining!! We've never been at Christmas before and are wanting to surprise our kids (2 girls ages 10 and 9). Can't wait to see WDW at Christmas time!!

I haven't read through the whole thread yet, so forgive me if this has already been asked but would y'all recommend us getting tickets to MVMCP? I could do without PH and this would make it about even, but I'd love to hear from some that have done it before.

Thanks!

 

[Calamara]

It's official! We are booked for AOA December 12-20 with free dining! So excited to be going in December and celebrating my sons 11th birthday while we are there. We are not telling the kids this time! It's going to be a surprise early Christmas present for them. Just trying to figure out how to keep it a secret for the next 6 months. And how to reveal to them that we are going!

I'm olso surprising my daughter for Christmas eve!! We leave on the 24,and I can not wait!! dont know how am I going to keep my mouth shut !!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I'm olso surprising my daughter for Christmas eve!! We leave on the 24,and I can not wait!! dont know how am I going to keep my mouth shut !!

that is so awesome!

 

[1stvisit0909]

I'm olso surprising my daughter for Christmas eve!! We leave on the 24,and I can not wait!! dont know how am I going to keep my mouth shut !!

that is so awesome!

 

[pigletto]

Hello Christmas trip goers!! We recently switched our dates from February to the week before Christmas! We are booked for Coronado Springs from December 15th to the 21st with free dining. I have a dilemma though and maybe you can help me decide.

We can go to Coronado Springs with the free dining and 7 day tickets OR we can budget $200 per day for food, upgrade the two day tickets we have when we get there and rent DVC points for AKL and it would cost the same.

Here's the dilemma. These 2 day tickets are still on KTTW cards. I have confirmed I will be able upgrade them when I get there BUT I wouldn't be able to add them to MDE until then (IT has tried.. they can't do it for some reason). So that means I would not be able to book any fastpass+ until I got there. . I don't even know what would be left at that point. I dread the idea of waiting standby for 7 dwarves mine train, or Soarin and Trest Track. I also wanted to try and book fastpass+ for MK fireworks and parade later in the week because it would be so nice to stand somewhere and not be crushed by crowds. No chance I would get that the week of I don't think.

So basically.. stay at CSR, use new tickets and be able to prebook fast passes and free dining... or stay at AKL (which I would prefer), eat OOP (which would be fine) but have no ability to book fastpass+ until the last minute.

What would you do?