The *Official* February 2011 Thread - Happy Dance Time...The Park Hours Are Out!

[lilandvisma]

Here's to hoping for tomorrow!! Are we actually going to get giddy about a Monday? LOL

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[pdxJolene]

Discounts coming out certainly puts me in a better mood.

I'm curious about free dining as well...

This is what I read... Any insight as to what this means? I'm still new at following WDW rumors

"But, the biggest and juiciest rumor we’re hearing is that they will be announcing FREE DINING dates for 2011 in the next day or two!!!! What we’re hearing is that the dates being released will be ‘somewhat similar’ to the dates released for this year – BUT there may also be some free dining dates released for earlier in the year as well."

Though, a % off and gift card deal that is also rumored sounds pretty sweet too!

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

I am trying to figure out if free dining comes up will we upgrade to a moderate instead of Pop. Normally the free quick service plan is offered to the value resorts and you can pay a bit to upgrade to regular dining, which would still be cheaper than staying at a moderate and getting free regular dining.....

decisions, decisions. Cant wait till tomorrow morning!

Edited to add- after talking to hubby, running the numbers, blah blah blah- if free dining is released tomorrow we are going to Stay with POP Century! We really wanted to try it out, and I think the kids would love the theme. We will still upgrade to the regular dining plan though
I may have to find a fridge swap- we will miss our fridge for sure!

We shall see what tomorrow holds

 

[DisneyRN51207]

Hi! Very small world, isn't it?! I went to Freedom as well (class of 86!) I was in the band, so it's been interesting having been in Freedom's band, and supporting Liberty's band. You know how that rivalry is!

2011 is going to be the year of trips for the band. They are doing Disney in February, and Hawaii in November. They are the honor band for the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We are hoping we can pull off both trips...we'll see!

We are in the process of selling mums right now....LOL

Small world..... I'm originally from Allentown, graduated from Parkland in 2003. DH as well in 2000.

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

UGH!!!! No free dining on my dates- we are going to go a week later now Feb 12-19th. Which means we will be paying more since the last two days are in a higher season. I am hoping flights wont cost more since its presidents day weeked-

BOOOOOOOO- somehow I feel like my discount is costing me more money

 

[Shann50952]

I amso bummed, or dates are not included in any of the deals. We are going 2/19-2/26...maybe they will still release a 4/3 deal like we had last year...what are you thoughts?

 

[Marlynmik]

I amso bummed, or dates are not included in any of the deals. We are going 2/19-2/26...maybe they will still release a 4/3 deal like we had last year...what are you thoughts?

Probably because of Presidents' Day
I don't know if they'll do the 4/3

Is it possible to change your dates a bit to get out of prime time? We're going Feb 10-15 and our whole stay qualifies for 40% off room (which saves us about $1000)

 

[BonnieMB]

I amso bummed, or dates are not included in any of the deals. We are going 2/19-2/26...maybe they will still release a 4/3 deal like we had last year...what are you thoughts?

These are our dates too - already booked the flights from Canada to get good price on direct flights so can't change them now. We can get Free Dining though if I read the dates right.

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

Mandy and all-

Ok, Changed our dates We are now going Feb 12th-19th staying at Pop!


At least we will be eating at Le Cellier for Valentine's Day dinner right?

 

[lilandvisma]

Hmmm I"m still processing all of this...

So for free dining we'd have to change our dates then.

Right? OR if I book my trip starting the 2nd could we still get it?? Anyone know?

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

Mandy- You WILL get free dining and it will extend through your whole trip!!! As long as the first day is during the promotion (which it is) you may now want to think about NOT doing a split stay because you wont be able to get free dining for the second part-

So either do POFQ for the whole trip, or POP for the whole trip

Call Disney!!!


GOOD LUCK!

 

[Marlynmik]

We save more $$ with 40% off our room rate than with free dining

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

I should try our reservations that way too- thanks Marlynmik!

 

[pdxJolene]

We'll be changing out dates a little bit too.. Most likely to 2/11-2/18. It sucks because its soooo much cheaper to fly on a Wednesday like we'd planned... Oh well, free dining is such a killer deal!!

 

[o2bnoz]

I hope you all find a way to use the discounts! As for me, we are continuing our plans for staying off-site. I just can't figure a way to use the discount that will be enough of a value for us. As much as I'd like to....

OK, the real reason I'm posting... this is TOTALLY off topic! For that, I apologize in advance... but I thought you would be the perfect group to ask.

My 6 month mark for our trip is swiftly approaching. I want to lose some weight before we go (well, I want to lose some weight in general, but the 6 month mark is a good place to start, and the trip is a great motivator!). I'm wondering if there is anyone else on this thread who might be interested in a little Disney-Trip-Weight-Loss-Motivation help . If so, maybe we could PM back and forth, or even real email back and forth. If not, I won't be heartbroken. I will just assume that I'm the only one who needs to lose some weight... in which case, GOOD for all of you!!!

I'm looking to lose about 40 lbs although I'd be happy with 30 (even OK with 20).

Any takers??? It could be FUN!

 

[Marlynmik]

I hope you all find a way to use the discounts! As for me, we are continuing our plans for staying off-site. I just can't figure a way to use the discount that will be enough of a value for us. As much as I'd like to....

OK, the real reason I'm posting... this is TOTALLY off topic! For that, I apologize in advance... but I thought you would be the perfect group to ask.

My 6 month mark for our trip is swiftly approaching. I want to lose some weight before we go (well, I want to lose some weight in general, but the 6 month mark is a good place to start, and the trip is a great motivator!). I'm wondering if there is anyone else on this thread who might be interested in a little Disney-Trip-Weight-Loss-Motivation help . If so, maybe we could PM back and forth, or even real email back and forth. If not, I won't be heartbroken. I will just assume that I'm the only one who needs to lose some weight... in which case, GOOD for all of you!!!

I'm looking to lose about 40 lbs although I'd be happy with 30 (even OK with 20).

Any takers??? It could be FUN!

Sounds like a plan - count me in!

I'd ultimately like to shed 40 lbs but I'd be happy with 20 by Feb

Lynne

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

so true jolene! At least we will be going together lol- my new plans are....

Sat Feb 12th: Arrive, MK (4:55pm Crystal Palace)
Sun Feb 13th: AK 8am (8am Tusker House, 6pm Boma)
Mon Feb 14th: EP (6pm Le Cellier)
Tue Feb 15: MK (6:30pm Ohana)
Wed Feb 16th: EP (11:30am Via Napoli, 6pm Garden Grill)
Thurs Feb 17th: DHS (4:15pm Mama Melrose Fantasmic)
Fri Feb 18th: MK (8am Chef Mickey, 6:30pm The Wave)
Sat Feb 19th: DHS or AK, late flight home

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

02Bnoz- count me in to! I have to PM you soon! Do any of our trip dates overlap??

 

[o2bnoz]

Lynne,
That's GREAT! You are right where I am, so we should be good support for each other. I'm interested in what you'll be doing.. whether you will be following a set eating plan, or just increasing activity... or what. I am doing low-carb (only thing that ever works for me) and attempting to slowly increase my activity. It's been so darn hot here this summer, and my work schedule has been INTENSE with a new project, that I have completely been a couch potato. I need to get back to walking and biking (I have to say, though, that I am one of those obsessive types and when I'm on a bicycle ALL I can think about is what view a person would have who is behind me!! isn't that nuts!?)

Anyway... once we see if anyone else would like to join our little adventure, we can decide how we want to keep in touch. Maybe we could start another thread (February Losers) and post our ups and downs and in-betweens.

I'm excited to get to know you better and to WIN at LOSING!

Dee (Fat in Ohio.... )

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

Dee- Didnt know you were in Ohio!!! We are from the Cleveland area!!

Also- do you have any clue while AK is the park to avoid on Sunday the 13th? Or has that changed?

I like the titile "February losers" LOL

~Allison