**The Official January 2012 WDW Thread**

[PrincessSuzanne]

29 days!!!!!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I need some help ASAP, what is the dress code for men at the Signature Restaurants, specifically Yachtsman and Artist Point?

I would probably be okay in a nice pant suit, right? I only own one dress and I don't really want to take it and we sill be going to MK for EEMH after dinner, so I want to be comfortable.

 

[Colleen27]

I need some help ASAP, what is the dress code for men at the Signature Restaurants, specifically Yachtsman and Artist Point?

I would probably be okay in a nice pant suit, right? I only own one dress and I don't really want to take it and we sill be going to MK for EEMH after dinner, so I want to be comfortable.

The dress code is just one step up from "anything goes" to be honest. No swimwear or coverups, torn clothing, hats or tank tops on men. Even tee shirts and jeans are officially acceptable, though many people do step it up a touch more than that.

I wear capris and a nice top, DH wears khakis and a polo-style shirt - a little nicer than jeans & tees but still comfortable for the parks. And we're usually pretty middle of the road; there are always some families dressed much more casually and others more dressed up than us.

 

[Cin]

I need some help ASAP, what is the dress code for men at the Signature Restaurants, specifically Yachtsman and Artist Point?

I would probably be okay in a nice pant suit, right? I only own one dress and I don't really want to take it and we sill be going to MK for EEMH after dinner, so I want to be comfortable.

I'm glad you asked, I as wondering too. I will be in jeans and a sweater and a scarf for most of our trip, but will bring a dress or dress slacks if needed for our signature meals. That just means that I also need to bring appropriate dress shoes too and leave space in the luggage for such.

 

[ladyfoundhertramp]

SO EXCITED!! We booked our air with Southwest and we wanted the cheapest flights possible of course. I am not willing to pay $1500 r/t for premium flight times for a family of 4.

I originally booked a 1030 am flight out of Baltimore and we would be arriving at 1pm..then after ME and checking in our day wouldn't start until 2/3pm that afternoon (no fun!)

So I have stalked airfare everyday for 6 weeks hoping that I can get on an earlier flight and today I GOT IT!! for a mere $52 more. So now we will be on the first flight out at 8am and arriving @ 1030 am. YAY!!

So come on January, 44 days to go!!!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

SO EXCITED!! We booked our air with Southwest and we wanted the cheapest flights possible of course. I am not willing to pay $1500 r/t for premium flight times for a family of 4.

I originally booked a 1030 am flight out of Baltimore and we would be arriving at 1pm..then after ME and checking in our day wouldn't start until 2/3pm that afternoon (no fun!)

So I have stalked airfare everyday for 6 weeks hoping that I can get on an earlier flight and today I GOT IT!! for a mere $52 more. So now we will be on the first flight out at 8am and arriving @ 1030 am. YAY!!

So come on January, 44 days to go!!!

Well done! I had hoped for the same thing, but alas no way it's going to happen since the flight earlier is completely sold out! So is our time as well...gonna be a busy morning at our airport!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Anyone here interested in a Dismeet?

Here is my schedule so far in case anyone is going to be at the same park as us:
Jan 6 MK
Jan 7 Epcot
Jan 8 MK
Jan 9 DTD
Jan 10 DHS
Jan 11 MK
Jan 12 AK (leaving at 1 ish for the airport )

Let's see if we can't get a little group together?

 

[JD698]

52 days

We have the first flight out in the morning supposed to arrive at 8:51 am.

Hopefully no weather issues to give us problems.

 

[ladyfoundhertramp]

Well done! I had hoped for the same thing, but alas no way it's going to happen since the flight earlier is completely sold out! So is our time as well...gonna be a busy morning at our airport!

talk about pixie dust. i had to go back in to look for air for a friend and the am flight is now $75 more person as opposed to the $13 i just paid 20mins ago!!

 

[lovehoney]

What do you think about my days? We have park hoppers but only 3 days at WDW because I want to go to Harry Potter.

Mon, Jan 2 - MK
Tues, Jan 3 - AK and then HS for Fantasmic
wed, Jan 4 - Universal IOA, WWoHP
Thurs, Jan 5 - HS then Epcot.

Any ideas on how to tour Epcot in the afternoon evening?

 

[Diegosmom]

44 days for us...

I cant wait...

DS and DH's first trips...only my second and the last one was 25 years ago...so yeah excited...

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

The dress code is just one step up from "anything goes" to be honest. No swimwear or coverups, torn clothing, hats or tank tops on men. Even tee shirts and jeans are officially acceptable, though many people do step it up a touch more than that.

I wear capris and a nice top, DH wears khakis and a polo-style shirt - a little nicer than jeans & tees but still comfortable for the parks. And we're usually pretty middle of the road; there are always some families dressed much more casually and others more dressed up than us.

That's good, Dh has some dressier jeans as well as some khakis and I dress business casual for work, so I can find something and we can just take somthing to change into afterwards. I would prefer to do that even if other people don't care how they dress.

I'm glad you asked, I as wondering too. I will be in jeans and a sweater and a scarf for most of our trip, but will bring a dress or dress slacks if needed for our signature meals. That just means that I also need to bring appropriate dress shoes too and leave space in the luggage for such.

Yeah, I was not sure and I didn't want to underdress and look out of place. I didn't know if a jacket might be required for men and DH doesn't own one.

Anyone here interested in a Dismeet?

Here is my schedule so far in case anyone is going to be at the same park as us:
Jan 6 MK
Jan 7 Epcot
Jan 8 MK
Jan 9 DTD
Jan 10 DHS
Jan 11 MK
Jan 12 AK (leaving at 1 ish for the airport )

Let's see if we can't get a little group together?

Well, you know I am. I will add my dates and parks when I get home, but I can almost be anywhere anytime.

We don't have a set time for what parks we are going to, but just a general guide.

Jan 6 evening DTD
Jan 7 MK & AK
Jan 8 MK
Jan 9 DHS
Jan 10 Epcot
Jan 11 AK & MK
Jan 12 Free Day, hubby to RPDE, hoping for free tickets to Sea World
Jan 13 Free Day then Epcot
Jan 14 MK, then heading home probably around 1pm

 

[BenA81]

is there a good packing list floating around somewhere for winter disney trips?

 

[ppony]

OK, I've got to ask. It's been eons since we traveled sans kids and sans kids means no stroller for sticking your layers. Were do you put said layers when you shed them if you have no stroller or backpack? We've traveled in Dec. many-a-time but again, we've had the stroller and often we've gotten away w/ just one layer. Jan will be different I'm sure.
42 days!

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

OK, I've got to ask. It's been eons since we traveled sans kids and sans kids means no stroller for sticking your layers. Were do you put said layers when you shed them if you have no stroller or backpack? We've traveled in Dec. many-a-time but again, we've had the stroller and often we've gotten away w/ just one layer. Jan will be different I'm sure.
42 days!

I'm assuming we will be getting a locker....I can't imagine having to carry all that around.

 

[readytogotodisney]

OK, I've got to ask. It's been eons since we traveled sans kids and sans kids means no stroller for sticking your layers. Were do you put said layers when you shed them if you have no stroller or backpack? We've traveled in Dec. many-a-time but again, we've had the stroller and often we've gotten away w/ just one layer. Jan will be different I'm sure.
42 days!

I start my day off with jeans or capris, a short sleeved shirt and a hoodie. Once it gets warm enough I just wrap the hoodie around my waist.
We also will usually take a mid day break, so I can leave or grab anything depending on what the weather is doing.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I would say to either rent a locker or tie it around your waist. I use an ECV, so we just fold up our jackets and lay them in the basket on the front.

 

[ppony]

I was discussing ths w/ my DH and he said the same thing about the waist, but he forgets how Pooh sized I am. Bless him. It's quite litterally a s-t-r-e-t-c-h to do that. But I'll seek me out the lockers. I've never had to before. Are they only in the front of the parks?

 

[carebee21]

I carry a backpack and just roll our sweatshirts up when we're not using them. They fit perfectly. But there's only three of us. If you have a larger family, it may not work.

We got our Mickey magical express mail today. But is that the only mail I receive? I thought we rec'd another piece of mail last trip with our reservation info, and I thought it included a discount/coupon book thing and those plastic luggage tags in it. DH said he thought we got the luggage tags with the Mickey magical express info, so maybe they're not doing them this year... And then he thought we got the coupon book when we checked in. I really can't remember, so he could be right... Anyone else know?

 

[lledman]

OK, I've got to ask. It's been eons since we traveled sans kids and sans kids means no stroller for sticking your layers. Were do you put said layers when you shed them if you have no stroller or backpack? We've traveled in Dec. many-a-time but again, we've had the stroller and often we've gotten away w/ just one layer. Jan will be different I'm sure.
42 days!

I don't have an answer for you. My DD is 4 and I'm sure she'll want to sit here and there but I'm really bringin the stroller more for hauling all our stuff -