The Official January 2010 thread*NEW*Sorted by resort and ADR Link!

[stopher1]

We'll be there first from January 11-14 at THV then moving over to AKV/Kidani Village from January 14-21. We're taking my folks along for their first visit back to the World in about 12 years, and of course their first trip there with the grandkids. They'll be amazed at how much has changed since they were last at WDW!

 

[willonlyflytodisney]

Hey guys
We're trying to plan a trip sometime in January, but both me and my boyfriend go back to college on the 17th.
So we are really available from the 2nd until the 16th.
Should we do the 3rd to the 10th or the 9th to the 16th? Or some combination in mid-week?
I know the marathon is the 7-10th but I've heard that the crowds are not too bad. And crowd levels are supposed to be low after the 2nd.

What to do... what to do...
Any advice on the matter?

 

[alecam]

Hey guys
We're trying to plan a trip sometime in January, but both me and my boyfriend go back to college on the 17th.
So we are really available from the 2nd until the 16th.
Should we do the 3rd to the 10th or the 9th to the 16th? Or some combination in mid-week?
I know the marathon is the 7-10th but I've heard that the crowds are not too bad. And crowd levels are supposed to be low after the 2nd.

What to do... what to do...
Any advice on the matter?

I think you will be okay with either of these weeks. On the third/fourth there may be some people looking to extend their holiday week by a few days, but that should be about it. Other than that, you should be fine.

 

[Maddykins06]

January 10-15...our first stay as DVC'ers at BLT.
I keep hoping our MK view will come through on the waitlsit.

 

[StEpHandMiKe<3Disney]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have always followed the boards but have never posted. I'm excited to be changing our yearly trip to WDW to Jan/Feb instead of May. I'm a little scared only because I don't know what to expect with Jan/Feb weather. Anyone have any encouraging words??? Our dates are Jan 31-Feb 7 2010. We just got back in May so I'm glad we are now going sooner, LOL.

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have always followed the boards but have never posted. I'm excited to be changing our yearly trip to WDW to Jan/Feb instead of May. I'm a little scared only because I don't know what to expect with Jan/Feb weather. Anyone have any encouraging words??? Our dates are Jan 31-Feb 7 2010. We just got back in May so I'm glad we are now going sooner, LOL.

It's hard to predict the weather in January and February. I was there for almost two weeks this year. Jan 31st to February 12th. The first week we froze, the second week we were in shorts. Either way it's still fun!! I would suggest packing a jacket or hoodie in case it's cold and shorts in case it's hot. Most of the time it's nice weather in the 60's or 70's.

 

[Dawn68PA]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have always followed the boards but have never posted. I'm excited to be changing our yearly trip to WDW to Jan/Feb instead of May. I'm a little scared only because I don't know what to expect with Jan/Feb weather. Anyone have any encouraging words??? Our dates are Jan 31-Feb 7 2010. We just got back in May so I'm glad we are now going sooner, LOL.

Hey we're going at the same time! DH & I will be there from January 29 - February 6. We've never been during this time of year either, we usually go in the fall. With the economy, we needed a little more time to save money so we pushed it back. Where are you staying?

I did a couple searches on weather for January and February weather in Florida and it looks like it can be anything. We plan to pack a little of each type of clothing and if need be, do once while we're there.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have always followed the boards but have never posted. I'm excited to be changing our yearly trip to WDW to Jan/Feb instead of May. I'm a little scared only because I don't know what to expect with Jan/Feb weather. Anyone have any encouraging words??? Our dates are Jan 31-Feb 7 2010. We just got back in May so I'm glad we are now going sooner, LOL.

Weather at WDW in the winter months can be a bit fickle! It maybe 75-80 one day and 45-50 the next. Even if it's 80 during the day it gets chilly at night and early morning. Being able to dress in layers in very important!

We were in WDW Jan 3rd - 11th of this year and for the most part the weather was great! 70's and sunny with a bit of breeze. One day a storm blew in and it POURED for about an hour and got windy. It was absolutely freezing!! We had to leave Epcot and go back to the room and change into the warmest clothing we had to make it to through until the evenings dinner and Illuminations!

But, it's like that even the beginning of March! We were in WDW the beginning of March 08 and the first few days it was freezing cold!! It was 42 degrees at one point!! It was warmer back in NY!!

No matter what you'll have a great time!! Happy planning!

 

[disneyfan97]

We'll be there January 3-10 for DS's 3rd birthday and the Disney Half Marathon!!

Right now we are booked at BWV - Preferred View, with a wait list for BWV - Standard view. I don't want to use that many DVC points! :giggle

I think we will do the Dining plan, but not sure yet.

This will be our 3rd trip during that time of year. We have both a birthday and an anniversary to celebrate that month, so we love to get down there for them! The weather is amazing in January...but very hard to pack for!

 

[dancingdisneygirl]

My family and I will be staying at Kidani Village Jan 5-12!! I can't wait

 

[bc_butterfly]

Hi everyone! This will be our second trip to DW in January, we will be there Jan 21-31. We went back in 2008 as a Christmas gift for the kids, ourselves and my parents. We had such a good time we've decided to do it all over again
We are booked at the Treetop Villas as of right now, however i'm about 98% sure that will change as i'm not happy with the idea of having to walk so far to use the resort amenities. I'm trying to reserve at the AKV but none are available yet, worst case scenario (which suits me fine to) will be two rooms at AKL again.
I'm so excited!

 

[alecam]

bumping!

 

[Mama of Triplets]

I am keeping my fingers crossed to again this year!!! I was wondering if anyone knew if they will be doing any rooms like the pirate room for families with 5.
Last Jan. we would have loved to stay in the pirate room....But with 5 of us it was a no go. We are pretty much stuck with Port Orleans/since there is no way we can flip a bill for anything over mod. Anyone hear anything??

 

[chell]

We will either be there Dec 12 - 19 or Jan 2 - 9. We are waiting to find out if my husband will be able to do a special project in place of exams. If he can do a special project we will stick with December. If not, we will have to move our trip to January. I wonder how the crowds will be that week in January and what the average wait times are.

 

[pixidust77]

Count me in too! January 16-23 at CBR! Can't come fast enough

 

[Morgand]

We're staying at AK Kidani Village Jan 20-28. We have been planning this trip for over a year (my husband and I are obsessed), this will be my daughters age 6 & 4's first trip to the WORLD!!! We are all extremely excited!

 

[BYC]

We ill be at POR Jan. 4th-15th. Can't wait!!

 

[jo]

VWL - January 6 through January 13!!!! First stay at the villas! Very, very excited!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

VWL - January 6 through January 13!!!! First stay at the villas! Very, very excited!

Oh! I can't wait to stay at VWL someday! We're taking our first DVC trip January 9th - 16th to AKV!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Please tell me I didn't kill the thread!!!