The Official MARCH 2012 Thread! Countdown to Spring Break TOGETHER!!

[mblc14]

Plane tickets are booked!! $1500 for all 4 of us round trip from kc to Orlando...not too shabby!! Getting excited to make some ADRs soon!!

 

[figmentgirl]

Add me to the March 2012 gang, March 4-11 to be exact. We are staying offsite at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista as my husband gets an employee rate. My first and only other visit to Disney was in 1998 with a bunch of girlfriends so this is all pretty new to me. We are bringing our two daughters, ages 6 and 4 and my inlaws who spend the winter in Florida will also be joining us.

I have an ADR for CRT on March 7th so far and hoping to get one for lunch on the 8th at Tusker's.

Total rookie question here...if I'm staying off site, I can only reserve 180 days in advance right? At what time can you start reserving?

I just wanted to welcome you to this forum I'm really excited for you since it's been so long since your last trip! Looks like your question was answered but keep em coming. There are no stupid questions

 

[juliecanada]

I just wanted to welcome you to this forum I'm really excited for you since it's been so long since your last trip! Looks like your question was answered but keep em coming. There are no stupid questions

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Just got off the phone with Disney Restaurant Reservations and got an ADR for lunch at Tusker House on March 8th So excited for the girls to meet Mickey!

 

[maurrybs]

Booked for POR March 24-March 31. Will be celebrating my DD's b-day (11). Any ideas for a "special" birthday celebration (besides being in DIsney )? We're thinking about changing to the FW Cabins.

 

[nvrenoughdisney]

Booked all my ADRs yesterday. Got everything I wanted Le Cellier, CRT, Chef Mickey, Fulton's, to name a few. I was a little nervous because it is such a busy time. Can't wait!

 

[juliecanada]

I booked my last ADR today and have gotten everything I wanted as well!

March 5th: Coral Reef for lunch
March 6th: T-REX for dinner
March 7th: CRT for breakfast
March 8th: Tusker's for lunch
March 9th: Ohana for dinner
March 10th: California Grill for dinner (just DH and I)

I'm hoping to be able to get a later ADR at California Grill as I currently have 7:20pm but I have lots of time to keep checking.

Now to start researching counter service restaurants at each of the parks...

 

[::danielle::]

How bad are fares out of Texas? I haven't found anything under 300 out of Chicago. I am hoping to get them for 250 or under, but that may be wishful thinking......

I'm in the same boat as you. $317 is the best I can find right now. I've been monitoring the fare sales but most are for the Fall only (ending Dec 14). I just can't decide if I want to wait for a Spring sale or book now. I'm going to hold out a bit longer.

 

[hsmamainva]

We booked the Pirate League for Monday, March 5th!

The girls are going pirate!

 

[DMGeurts]

My girls and I (dh had to say behind this time) will be at CBR March 10th-15th! This will be our 4th trip to Disney, but our first time staying on property...we are SO excited!!!

Looks like we will be there at the same time. This will be our 3rd trip to WDW and we are doing a girls trip only, as well. This is also our first stay "officially" on property!

Here's the updates list As for ADRs, I'm making mine next week and can't wait!

Abby's dad- March 10-17 POFQ
alnina- March 17-24th Poly
BonnieJean925 March 27-April 4 POFQ
calliecat- March 10-16 POR
::danielle::- March 3-10 WBC
dato63- March 7-16 AKL
Disneybum303- March 3-10 All Star Music
disneylizzylou- March 18-24 ?????
disney*mom*82- March 10-17 POR
dixie06- March 20-25 AKL
Dmgeurts - March 8-16 POFQ
FigmentGirl- March 10-17 POLY
hannahdrewmom- March 3-10 ??????
HSMamaInva- March 2-10 Windsor Hills
JannyW- March 10-17th ???????
Jenzerbenz- March ????? ??????
jretxlaff- March 15th-24th CBR
kent285- March 25-31 BWV
LisaCat00MN- March 24-31 ?????
mblc14- March 18-23 BLT
MrSmith06- March 24-29 POR
nickymaria- March 22-31 BLT, BWV
NicoleWisconsin March 26-April 1 PoP
NormaMunoz- March 9-17 CSR
nvrenoughdisney- March 9-18 BLT
PCCSakura- March 23-28 POFQ
Princessmomoftwo- March 12-16 ??????
ptsst7- March 25-30 CBR
Reilly- March 10-16 POR
ritamb885- March 4-10th ??????
SandyM718- March 3-10 Poly
Saxman- ?????? ??????
sbhammonds- March 3-11 ??????
slp87- March 7-17 ??????
smampate- March 25-30 POR
Stormy888- March 3-12 POR
teetee830-March 4th-10th POFQ
TexasCop2- March 10-17 All-Star Movies
TotallyTigger- March 10-18 AllStar Vacation Homes

Added myself to the above list.

I thought my ADR date was Sunday... so just for "practice" I went to Disney online on Saturday morning, and I was allowed to book. I think I had my 180 date wrong.

I was able to get all of the ADRs that we wanted at the times we wanted. We plan to do:

Cape May buffet (dinner)
Tusker House (breakfast)
Garden Grill (Dinner)
50's PT (Lunch)
O'hana (Dinner)
Chef Mickey's (Lunch)
Crystal Palace (Breakfast)
Liberty Tree Tavern (Lunch)
Boma (Dinner)

One of these meals will be OOP - I was just happy to snag everything I wanted. Since this is our first official stay on property - this is the first time I've been able to book at 180+10, and what a breeze that is... it's a nice perk.

D~

 

[mom2_3girls]

I booked all my ADR yesterday!

Chef Mickeys (dinner)
Cape May Cafe (breakfast)
Sci-Fi (lunch)
Tusker House (breakfast)
Boma (dinner)
Crystal Palace (breakfast)

I have to agree it was a breeze being able to do the 180 days. I had no trouble finding the times I wanted. Now to just stick with them

 

[figmentgirl]

Finally able to book ADRs for day one of our trip. Ohana here we come!!!

 

[NORMA MUNOZ]

Just made a new change of resort where staying at Port Orleans French Quarter. March 8-16 2012. And made our ADRs.

March 8 Planet Hollywood (dinner)
March 9 Chef Mickeys (dinner)
March 10 San Angel Inn (dinner)
March11 Crystal Palace (dinner)
March 12 1900 Park Fair (dinner)
March 13 T-rex (dinner)
March 14 Mama Melrose (dinner)
March 15 Kona Cafe (breakfast) and woohoo Le Cellier for dinner!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Just made a new change of resort where staying at Port Orleans French Quarter. March 8-16 2012. And made our ADRs.

March 8 Planet Hollywood (dinner)
March 9 Chef Mickeys (dinner)
March 10 San Angel Inn (dinner)
March11 Crystal Palace (dinner)
March 12 1900 Park Fair (dinner)
March 13 T-rex (dinner)
March 14 Mama Melrose (dinner)
March 15 Kona Cafe (breakfast) and woohoo Le Cellier for dinner!!

We will be at POFQ at the same time... Looks like we will be in Epcot on the same day, as well.

D~

 

[leighmerz]

Disney changed some free dining dates yesterday! March 3rd is now included, which is the first night of our trip. I went ahead today and applied FD to our ressie. Saved $932. Other families traveling did the same. Still hoping for a room discount as anything 25% or higher should be a better savings.

Do they do room discounts later in the year? Can you still apply to your reservations? Curious, newbie here!

 

[leighmerz]

So excited to be going March 7 - 17, but so upset that TL will be closed during that time. It was closed on our '09 trip as well!!! I'm having withdrawls!

What is TL?

 

[leighmerz]

Here it is! The current list of fellow DISers planning for a magical trip in March 2012

IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST PLEASE POST YOUR LOCATION AND DATES BELOW AND I'LL ADD YOU

If you have question marks next to your name place fill in the blanks for me

alnina- March 17-24th Poly
::danielle::- March 3-10 WBC
Disneybum303- March 3-10 All Star Music
disneylizzylou- March 18-24 ?????
disney*mom*82- March 10-17 POR
dixie06- March 20-25 AKL
FigmentGirl- March 10-17 POLY
hannahdrewmom- March 3-10 ??????
HSMamaInva- March 2-10 Windsor Hills
JannyW- March 10-17th ???????
Jenzerbenz- March ????? ??????
jretxlaff- March 15th-24th CBR
LisaCat00MN- March 24-31 ?????
Magic Momma- ?????? ??????
mblc14- March 18-23 BLT
MrSmith06- March 24-29 POR
nickymaria- March 22-31 BLT, BWV
NormaMunoz- March 9-17 ???????
nvrenoughdisney- March 9-18 BLT
PCCSakura- March 23-28 POFQ
Princessmomoftwo- March 12-16 ??????
ritamb885- March 4-10th ??????
SandyM718- March 3-10 Poly
Saxman- ?????? ??????
teetee830-March 4th-10th POFQ
TexasCop2- March 10-17 All-Star Movies
TotallyTigger- March 10-18 AllStar Vacation Homes

Hello March goers! I would like to be on the list as well! We are going for our first visit March 8-15th. I have been so excited about it I am now thinking I am going to go March 6th (extra 2 days). I here the first week is less busy so figured 2 more Disney Days would be awesome! I look forward to planning with you guys! I have made my ADR's for March 8-15th

March 8 1900 Park Fare Dinner
March 9 Chef's Mickey Dinner
March 10 Akershus Royal Lunch
March 11 50s Prime Time Cafe Lunch
March 12 Tusker House Lunch (characters added now!)
March 13 Crystal Palace Dinner

Any suggestions on the other 2 reservations? Thinking maybe Boma? Or Cape May for Dinner? Also wanted to book a late character breakfast on our last day. Is Chef's Mickey the best? Or Cape May?

Any input appreciated! Thanks

 

[mom2_3girls]

Excited to be taking my DS (2 yrs) and DD (4 yrs) this spring break March 15th-24th staying at Caribbean! 8 day park hopper and currently trying to figure out dinning as we will be booking ADR sooner than later! Glad to find all of you as my DH thinks I'm a little Disney Crazy!

You'll be checking in the day we check out!! Were staying at CBR also!

 

[mom2_3girls]

Here it is! The current list of fellow DISers planning for a magical trip in March 2012

IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST PLEASE POST YOUR LOCATION AND DATES BELOW AND I'LL ADD YOU

If you have question marks next to your name place fill in the blanks for me

alnina- March 17-24th Poly
::danielle::- March 3-10 WBC
Disneybum303- March 3-10 All Star Music
disneylizzylou- March 18-24 ?????
disney*mom*82- March 10-17 POR
dixie06- March 20-25 AKL
FigmentGirl- March 10-17 POLY
hannahdrewmom- March 3-10 ??????
HSMamaInva- March 2-10 Windsor Hills
JannyW- March 10-17th ???????
Jenzerbenz- March ????? ??????
jretxlaff- March 15th-24th CBR
LisaCat00MN- March 24-31 ?????
Magic Momma- ?????? ??????
mblc14- March 18-23 BLT
MrSmith06- March 24-29 POR
nickymaria- March 22-31 BLT, BWV
NormaMunoz- March 9-17 ???????
nvrenoughdisney- March 9-18 BLT
PCCSakura- March 23-28 POFQ
Princessmomoftwo- March 12-16 ??????
ritamb885- March 4-10th ??????
SandyM718- March 3-10 Poly
Saxman- ?????? ??????
teetee830-March 4th-10th POFQ
TexasCop2- March 10-17 All-Star Movies
TotallyTigger- March 10-18 AllStar Vacation Homes

can I get added? Were going March 10th-15th and staying at Caribbean Beach Resort

 

[amandamcallister]

Hi Everyone!!
My family will be at AKV March 10-17. Guests include me, DH, DD, Cousin, her Husband, thier daughter and his mother. Hopefully my mother can come again. We were there in May 2010 and March 2011. This is my DD second trip she will be 4 !! CANT WAIT

 

[kent285]

What is TL?

Typhoon Lagoon