*** The Official July 2014 thread, join us won't you? ***

[blue888]

Welcome Dis Friends.. even though we have been going for years, I can't answer your questions.

1. We have been going the same week in July for years and the hours and EMH have pretty much stayed the same give or take an hour. Our agenda has not changed in 5 years as to which park we visit each day.

Sat - DTD, Sun - MK, Mon - HS, Tues - Ep, Wed - AK, Thurs - Resort Hopping, Fri - MK, Sat - HS, Sun - MK in the morning.

2. We love AKL also, last year the GP discounts came out in April and we reserved 8 days at AKL for 1680.00. There are a couple of more experienced posters on this thread can answer your AP and DVC question.

Thanks That helps a lot. I'll be waiting until April to book anyways, as we have to wait to book our flights (using points). Or should I be reserving rooms now?

I can't remember if they require full payment now or when you check in. Can someone remind me? I've never been to WDW, only DL. My hubby has been a lot to WDW.

I have lots of research to do

 

[RHMH]

Thanks That helps a lot. I'll be waiting until April to book anyways, as we have to wait to book our flights (using points). Or should I be reserving rooms now?

I can't remember if they require full payment now or when you check in. Can someone remind me? I've never been to WDW, only DL. My hubby has been a lot to WDW.

I have lots of research to do

IMO - I would book Room Only reservations now, wait for the discounts and apply them to your existing reservations. One night room deposit is required at the time of booking.

Don't know what resort you are interested in, but I would not take any chances. Don't want you to miss out on a favorite resort in case your room selection sell outs.

If you change your mind you can cancel online but can't change resorts, wait for your refund or call, cancel or change your resort and transfer your deposit.

Hope my rambling makes sense..

 

[blue888]

IMO - I would book Room Only reservations now, wait for the discounts and apply them to your existing reservations. One night room deposit is required at the time of booking.

Don't know what resort you are interested in, but I would not take any chances. Don't want you to miss out on a favorite resort in case your room selection sell outs.

If you change your mind you can cancel online but can't change resorts, wait for your refund or call, cancel or change your resort and transfer your deposit.

Hope my rambling makes sense..

That makes perfect sense. Now I guess we should decide on dates. Am I crazy to go the first week of July or would the second week be better? Those are our choices.

 

[yce22princess]

We are mid-July....the 16th-24th! This will be our third visit mid-July....right now we are booked at the Grand Floridian which would be our first stay there, but we're also considering the Contemporary. We've already stayed at the Poly, WL, POR, and AKL and are wanting to try somewhere different, although we've enjoyed all of them!

 

[SRUAlmn]

We are mid-July....the 16th-24th! This will be our third visit mid-July....right now we are booked at the Grand Floridian which would be our first stay there, but we're also considering the Contemporary. We've already stayed at the Poly, WL, POR, and AKL and are wanting to try somewhere different, although we've enjoyed all of them!

We'll be there the same week at BLT!!

 

[ashleycot28]

Hello!

Brand new to the boards and yes, we will be going to Disneyland in July!

Currently the plan is to go 7/8-7/10 although we will be in California starting 7/3 to visit with my husband's family for the 4th of July!

Pretty excited as I haven't been to any Disney since 2000 when I lived in Germany and we went to Disney Paris. PLUS it is going to be the first time with my daughter, so I can't wait to see her reactions to everything!

 

[RHMH]

We'll be there (Lord Willing ) at the Wildnerness Lodge from July 13-July 19 - it will be me, DH, DS and DS BFF

To the July 2014 thread.

That makes perfect sense. Now I guess we should decide on dates. Am I crazy to go the first week of July or would the second week be better? Those are our choices.

Remember - IMO, IMO.... July 4th Festivities at Disneyworld is a spectacular experience and we would probably enjoy it tremendously. BUT--- we would rather vacation at Disney during the second week.

 

[RHMH]

Hello!

Brand new to the boards and yes, we will be going to Disneyland in July!

Currently the plan is to go 7/8-7/10 although we will be in California starting 7/3 to visit with my husband's family for the 4th of July!

Pretty excited as I haven't been to any Disney since 2000 when I lived in Germany and we went to Disney Paris. PLUS it is going to be the first time with my daughter, so I can't wait to see her reactions to everything!

Ashleycot28 - You and your Family will enjoy Disney so much together. Only been to Disneyland once in 1969 and the only thing I remember is the Cable Cars, Matterhorn and handing the Cast Members carnival tickets to ride the rides.

WOW!!! That dates me..

 

[yce22princess]

We'll be there the same week at BLT!!

Yay!! Have you stayed at BLT before?

 

[SRUAlmn]

Yay!! Have you stayed at BLT before?

No! We've stayed at the CR twice. Once in the garden wing and once CL TPV, so we're so excited to try BLT!! It'll be nice to have space for everyone and some room to spread out Plus, three bathrooms will be a bonus with all of us girls!

 

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys. Back in July!

July 14 to 24 at the CR.

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

Hello!

Brand new to the boards and yes, we will be going to Disneyland in July!

Currently the plan is to go 7/8-7/10 although we will be in California starting 7/3 to visit with my husband's family for the 4th of July!

Pretty excited as I haven't been to any Disney since 2000 when I lived in Germany and we went to Disney Paris. PLUS it is going to be the first time with my daughter, so I can't wait to see her reactions to everything!

Hey guys. Back in July!

July 14 to 24 at the CR.

to our ever growing group. We started off with just a few but have been steadily growing. Feel free to ask questions, tell us your story, or whatever else you feel moved to do. We are a friendly, helpful group and are willing and happy to help and listen and comment. Glad to have you with us!!!

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

NOW HEAR THIS!
IT IS OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL!
WE NOW HAVE FULL COVERAGE FOR JULY 2014 AT WALT DISNEY WORLD!
THERE WILL BE AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF OUR THREAD IN DISNEYWORLD EVERY DAY IN JULY, 2014!!!!!
WE HAVE COVERED THE MONTH, WAY TO GO CREW, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!​

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[PopArtGal]

Here are the ADRs we are thinking about:

Be Our Guest (D)
Crystal Palace (B)
Tony's (L)
The Plaza (L)
Mama Melrose (L)
Le Cellier


Some others might come up too.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Here are the ADRs we are thinking about:

Be Our Guest (D)
Crystal Palace (B)
Tony's (L)
The Plaza (L)
Mama Melrose (L)
Le Cellier

Some others might come up too.

We did Tony's last summer and set our ADR for 2:30 and requested a table outside. We were able to watch the 3:00 parade while we ate and it was soooooo nice!!!

 

[PrettyFlower2]

We did Tony's last summer and set our ADR for 2:30 and requested a table outside. We were able to watch the 3:00 parade while we ate and it was soooooo nice!!!

That's awesome!

 

[momofboyz3]

WOW so much action here! So many new people! WELCOME!!!!!!!!
I just noticed the MAY crowd calendar is up --- that means only a few more months till we see July. Everything is going by sooooo fast

 

[flea1267]

Not sure if anyone is sharing their tentative touring plans yet but below are ours

Arrive in Orlando on Saturday, July 12th around 11pm spending the night off site at Buena Vista Suites.

Sunday, 7/13: sleep in a bit - leave hotel around 10am, have brunch at Kona Cafe around 10:30 or 10:45 - after brunch head to WL, check in (hoping around 12:30 or 1) - drop off our bags, head to AK (utilizing FP+ for the attractions we must do), plan on being at AK from like 3-8. Head back to hotel, swim, turn in for the night

Monday, 7/14: Breakfast and Lunch at WL (counter service), swimming before heading to golf between like 1-5, then head to EPCOT for dinner at either Chef de France or Teppan Edo, will hopefully FP+ TT, Soarin' & Illuminations

Tuesday, 7/15: Studios at rope drop, do all the stand bys that we can lunch at 50's Prime Time Cafe - back to hotel to rest then back around 6pm for dinner at Backlot Express then FP+ TSM, RnR and ToT (if we can get the times we want)

Wednesday, 7/16: Magic Kingdom at rope drop, do all the stand bys that we can lunch at The Plaza (DS' favorite), back to hotel to relax, then back to MK around 6ish for dinner at Pecos Bill's then FP+ (if we can) BTM, Space & Splash and then the WISHES Dessert Party.

Thursday, 7/17: sleep in - brunch at Kona again, we LOVE Kona , golf from like 2-6, then head to MK for dinner at Tony's Town Square and FP+ (if we can) Space, Splash & BTM again, watch Wishes again from Train Station

Friday, 7/18: Studios at rope drop, do all stand bys that we can before lunch at Mama Melrose (hoping to do the Fantasmic pkg), back to hotel to relax then back around 6ish for dinner at Pizza Planet or ABC Commissary and then if can FP+ TMS, RnR and ToT see Fantasmic.

Saturday, 7/19: check out, pack up car, Magic Kingdom rope drop w/ FP+ of Splash, Space & BTM (if available) then lunch at either Columbia Harbour House or Be Our Guest - leave around 1pm for drive home.

Thoughts? Comments? Tell me your plans

 

[RHMH]

Not sure if anyone is sharing their tentative touring plans yet but below are ours

Arrive in Orlando on Saturday, July 12th around 11pm spending the night off site at Buena Vista Suites.

Sunday, 7/13: sleep in a bit - leave hotel around 10am, have brunch at Kona Cafe around 10:30 or 10:45 - after brunch head to WL, check in (hoping around 12:30 or 1) - drop off our bags, head to AK (utilizing FP+ for the attractions we must do), plan on being at AK from like 3-8. Head back to hotel, swim, turn in for the night

Monday, 7/14: Breakfast and Lunch at WL (counter service), swimming before heading to golf between like 1-5, then head to EPCOT for dinner at either Chef de France or Teppan Edo, will hopefully FP+ TT, Soarin' & Illuminations

Tuesday, 7/15: Studios at rope drop, do all the stand bys that we can lunch at 50's Prime Time Cafe - back to hotel to rest then back around 6pm for dinner at Backlot Express then FP+ TSM, RnR and ToT (if we can get the times we want)

Wednesday, 7/16: Magic Kingdom at rope drop, do all the stand bys that we can lunch at The Plaza (DS' favorite), back to hotel to relax, then back to MK around 6ish for dinner at Pecos Bill's then FP+ (if we can) BTM, Space & Splash and then the WISHES Dessert Party.

Thursday, 7/17: sleep in - brunch at Kona again, we LOVE Kona , golf from like 2-6, then head to MK for dinner at Tony's Town Square and FP+ (if we can) Space, Splash & BTM again, watch Wishes again from Train Station

Friday, 7/18: Studios at rope drop, do all stand bys that we can before lunch at Mama Melrose (hoping to do the Fantasmic pkg), back to hotel to relax then back around 6ish for dinner at Pizza Planet or ABC Commissary and then if can FP+ TMS, RnR and ToT see Fantasmic.

Saturday, 7/19: check out, pack up car, Magic Kingdom rope drop w/ FP+ of Splash, Space & BTM (if available) then lunch at either Columbia Harbour House or Be Our Guest - leave around 1pm for drive home.

Thoughts? Comments? Tell me your plans

Your Good I thought I was the only one planning a year out. BUT !!! LOL I only have gotten this far.

Disney World Vacation – July 12th – July 20th

Flight information - ?????

July 12th - Check In Beach Club Resort
July 12th DTD - T-Rex Dinner Reservations
July 13th MK - Evening EMH - BOG Dinner Reservations
July 14th HS - Evening EMH - Sci Fi Lunch Reservations
July 15th EP – Evening EMH - Free Lunch and Dinner Day
July 16th AK – Morning EMH - Ohana’s Dinner Reservations
July 17th Resort Hopping Day -
July 18th MK - Morning EMH - Plaza Lunch Reservations
July 19th HS – Morning EMH - 50’s Lunch Reservations
July 20th MK – Tony’s Lunch Reservations

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

Ok, since you guys started going there, I will join you! Here is what we have so far...

Thursday 7/17 leave Pa and drive to South Carolina, stay overnight
Friday 7/18 drive from South Carolina and arrive at resort mid afternoon, spend a little time at pool then dinner at Ohana
Saturday 7/19 Day with family for Party (niece's graduation/turn 18/going away to college party)
Sunday 7/20 Magic Kingdom- late breakfast at Chef Mickey (choice of children) and dinner at Be Our Guest
Monday 7/21 Hollywood Studios- Lunch at 50's Prime Time Café and dinner at the fast food places near Fantasmic!
Tuesday 7/22 EPCOT-Lunch at Rose and Crown and Dinner at Teppan Edo.
Wednesday 7/23 DTD- Lunch at Raglan Road (with my parents), pool time then dinner at Maya Grill
Thursday 7/24 EPCOT (no kids, they are with my parents and niece @ Gatorland and Gparents pool) Just me and DH for our 20th Anniversary-Lunch at La Hacienda and dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse
Friday 7/25 Animal Kingdom- Lunch at Yak & Yeti and dinner at Cape May Clam Bake (with my Parents)
Saturday 7/26 Magic Kingdom- Late Breakfast at Kona Café (with my Parents) and dinner at Cosmic Rays (last day in Disney World)
Sunday 7/27-Breakfast at resort then hit the road heading for home!