***The official September, 2016 Thread !!!***

[jackieinJuneau]

Booked for longest trip yet! 13 nights Sept 18-Oct 1. Renting points from David's, second time using them, staying at OKW. So excited!!

 

[skippyman111]

Booked for longest trip yet! 13 nights Sept 18-Oct 1. Renting points from David's, second time using them, staying at OKW. So excited!!

JackieinJuneau !!!!! Glad you joined our group ! 13 nights is a huge trip !! The point rental from David's was easy wasn't it? I rented from them this time and had a good experience.

 

[slbgnb]

I just booked!! As of now we are 9/10-9/18 at CR - theme park view! We've never splurged quite so much and if no good discounts come out, that may change - but for now, that's where we are booked! I'm super excited....and hopeful for good deals! We didn't take a vacation at all this year, so the waiting might be agony, but having actually booked it helps!

 

[skippyman111]

I just booked!! As of now we are 9/10-9/18 at CR - theme park view! We've never splurged quite so much and if no good discounts come out, that may change - but for now, that's where we are booked! I'm super excited....and hopeful for good deals! We didn't take a vacation at all this year, so the waiting might be agony, but having actually booked it helps!

Slbgnb !!! Glad you joined. CR is nice but a theme park view??? WOW !!!! That's something I've always wanted to do

 

[PSUTraveler]

It's official, David's was able to come through for me and get me 9 nights at the Poly, deluxe studio standard view! I changed the dates to September 12-21 because there is a big race at home the weekend of the 24th and I want to be able to run it. I was getting a little nervous and almost went to my backup location because David's wasn't confident they could get me the Poly. Since we got the resort squared away I went ahead and ordered park tickets (trying to sneak that in before a price increase lol). Now for the long wait for my dining window to open.

 

[skippyman111]

Since we got the resort squared away I went ahead and ordered park tickets (trying to sneak that in before a price increase lol)

Did you order your tickets through David's link or another location? I went through Tickets at Work via my employer and got a really good deal...

 

[PSUTraveler]

Did you order your tickets through David's link or another location? I went through Tickets at Work via my employer and got a really good deal...

Awesome! I ordered through Undercover Tourist. Their prices were decent for the ticket type I wanted.

 

[skippyman111]

Awesome! I ordered through Undercover Tourist. Their prices were decent for the ticket type I wanted.

Cool.. Glad you got what you wanted. I've only stayed at the Poly 1 time and it was awesome !!! I'd like to stay there again.

 

[Jing]

Booked a bounce back for September 19-28 at CSR, business class. We may change to November or December, depending on fall deals, but for right now I'm sticking with the countdown!

 

[HermanTriplets+1]

Hi September 2016ers! I am writing here as the first official step in making my September 2016 trip come true! I don't live in the States but I will be on the East Coast in September for a family event, and I am planning to detour to The World on the way home. My dates will most likely be September 18 - 21, a Monday - Thursday. I can't stay too long (work, expense, family...) but I also can't NOT go, right?! This will be my 4th trip to WDW. I love love love Epcot. My dream is to stay at the Beach Club Villas renting a studio with points, and maybe taking one non-park day (or a Halloween Party day) to enjoy Stormalong Bay. If I am not able to swing that, then it's a toss up between Boardwalk Villas (studio) renting points, being walking distance to Epcot. Or Pop Century, which paying rack rate is similar in price. Of course, if a PIN code comes to me, that could change things. I am not sure if this will be a solo trip (which is, I admit, something I'd love to do!), or with some family or a friend. But I will update as I figure it out. One thing for sure - I want to go to the MNSSHP (did I get those initials right?). So on this trip, my bucket list items that may be met are: Solo trip, stay in an Epcot area resort, stay in a resort with access to Stormalong Bay, go to MNSSHP. Glad to be on board!

 

[Lee Matthews]

I'm going September 2016

I've just started my own planning thread and will appreciate any input into my planning

http://www.disboards.com/threads/going-back-to-disney-world-after-6-years.3463747/

 

[skippyman111]

Booked a bounce back for September 19-28 at CSR, business class. We may change to November or December, depending on fall deals, but for right now I'm sticking with the countdown!

Jing !!! Glad you are on board !!!

Hi September 2016ers! I am writing here as the first official step in making my September 2016 trip come true! I don't live in the States but I will be on the East Coast in September for a family event, and I am planning to detour to The World on the way home. My dates will most likely be September 18 - 21, a Monday - Thursday. I can't stay too long (work, expense, family...) but I also can't NOT go, right?! This will be my 4th trip to WDW. I love love love Epcot. My dream is to stay at the Beach Club Villas renting a studio with points, and maybe taking one non-park day (or a Halloween Party day) to enjoy Stormalong Bay. If I am not able to swing that, then it's a toss up between Boardwalk Villas (studio) renting points, being walking distance to Epcot. Or Pop Century, which paying rack rate is similar in price. Of course, if a PIN code comes to me, that could change things. I am not sure if this will be a solo trip (which is, I admit, something I'd love to do!), or with some family or a friend. But I will update as I figure it out. One thing for sure - I want to go to the MNSSHP (did I get those initials right?). So on this trip, my bucket list items that may be met are: Solo trip, stay in an Epcot area resort, stay in a resort with access to Stormalong Bay, go to MNSSHP. Glad to be on board!

HermanTriplets !!!! Welcome to our little family !!! Sounds like you have it all planned out !!!

I'm going September 2016

I've just started my own planning thread and will appreciate any input into my planning

http://www.disboards.com/threads/going-back-to-disney-world-after-6-years.3463747/

Lee Matthews !!! Hope you have a great trip !

 

[JKeenz]

Joining in the party here!

We just returned on Saturday 11/21 from 7 nights at AOA in a Lion King Suite. It was our little guy's (16 months old) 1st visit, and it was just like going again for the first time.... he was so excited about everything! We booked a bounce back offer for 9/8-9/16/16 at the Contemporary!
We had a few challenges during this most recent trip... we brought my parents and my MIL, and although it was special having them along, we joked that it was almost like having 3 more kids. (My parents stayed in a separate room, but my MIL stayed with us in the suite.) They were not very self sufficient and needed a lot of help, guidance, and extra bathroom stops! The few times when we broke off and it was just myself, my hubby and our son, it was much easier! Plus we could walk at our normal quick pace without turning around every 2 minutes to make sure we hadn't lost anyone. So needless to say it will just be the 3 of us next time!

The crowds this past trip were also much higher than we expected. We went 5 years ago during the exact same week, and it was very quiet. We were shocked at the difference. It seems everyone figured out our secret week in November... not so secret anymore!

It's so great to have another trip to look forward to! The next couple of months will go by quickly with the holidays, and then once we are in 2016 we will be looking at making all of our ADRs! Very exciting! Plus, we aren't planning on telling anyone for a while that we are going, so at least I can blab about it on here!

 

[skippyman111]

Joining in the party here!

We just returned on Saturday 11/21 from 7 nights at AOA in a Lion King Suite. It was our little guy's (16 months old) 1st visit, and it was just like going again for the first time.... he was so excited about everything! We booked a bounce back offer for 9/8-9/16/16 at the Contemporary!
We had a few challenges during this most recent trip... we brought my parents and my MIL, and although it was special having them along, we joked that it was almost like having 3 more kids. (My parents stayed in a separate room, but my MIL stayed with us in the suite.) They were not very self sufficient and needed a lot of help, guidance, and extra bathroom stops! The few times when we broke off and it was just myself, my hubby and our son, it was much easier! Plus we could walk at our normal quick pace without turning around every 2 minutes to make sure we hadn't lost anyone. So needless to say it will just be the 3 of us next time!

The crowds this past trip were also much higher than we expected. We went 5 years ago during the exact same week, and it was very quiet. We were shocked at the difference. It seems everyone figured out our secret week in November... not so secret anymore!

It's so great to have another trip to look forward to! The next couple of months will go by quickly with the holidays, and then once we are in 2016 we will be looking at making all of our ADRs! Very exciting! Plus, we aren't planning on telling anyone for a while that we are going, so at least I can blab about it on here!

JKeenz !!!! Glad to have you on board !!! I bet you can't wait to go back with just the 3 of you. I went with mom once and although it was exciting to go, i won't make that mistake again !

 

[tinkerbella16]

Count me in also!! I was just in wdw a couple of weeks ago and had yet another magical vacation! I wasn't even home for a week before I booked our next trip!

We are booked in 3 rooms Sept 3-10th, at the Beach Club!!! We got an amazing offer- I am paying $1,886 for myself for 7 nights, 7 day park hoppers at BC!! Cannot wait! We have never stayed at a deluxe resort, so we are VERY excited to stay at a resort that we have always wanted to stay at. This will be my nieces first trip to WDW, she will be 18 months when we go.. I cannot wait to experience a trip with her!

 

[skippyman111]

Count me in also!! I was just in wdw a couple of weeks ago and had yet another magical vacation! I wasn't even home for a week before I booked our next trip!

We are booked in 3 rooms Sept 3-10th, at the Beach Club!!! We got an amazing offer- I am paying $1,886 for myself for 7 nights, 7 day park hoppers at BC!! Cannot wait! We have never stayed at a deluxe resort, so we are VERY excited to stay at a resort that we have always wanted to stay at. This will be my nieces first trip to WDW, she will be 18 months when we go.. I cannot wait to experience a trip with her!

Tinkerbella16 !!! Glad you joined. That's an amazing price for Beach Club !!!! How did you get it so cheap?

 

[GrandCalifornian]

We are booked for September 10-19th at the Wilderness Lodge. We love visiting in September, and this will be our fourth trip there in the last five Septembers.

We also have a list going in the Resorts Board of where people are staying in September at: http://www.disboards.com/threads/september-2016.3440424/

 

[JKeenz]

JKeenz !!!! Glad to have you on board !!! I bet you can't wait to go back with just the 3 of you. I went with mom once and although it was exciting to go, i won't make that mistake again !

thanks! ohhh yes, can't wait to go back with just us! Glad you feel my pain! I feel bad saying it, but it just wasn't a great idea in the end.

I have a question for anyone who has been there in September over the last few years! We went in November in 2010 (week before Thanksgiving) and found the parks near-empty with nearly everything a walk-on. We traveled the same week this year, and found it to be much busier! I was a little taken aback, although I had read here on the DIS that people said it had gotten busier over the last few years.
September has traditionally been a low-crowds time from what I hear, although we've never been. Has this changed over recent years? I think that with kids returning to school around labor day this would continue to be a less crowded time, but interested in hearing any experiences! TIA!

 

[GrandCalifornian]

thanks! ohhh yes, can't wait to go back with just us! Glad you feel my pain! I feel bad saying it, but it just wasn't a great idea in the end.

I have a question for anyone who has been there in September over the last few years! We went in November in 2010 (week before Thanksgiving) and found the parks near-empty with nearly everything a walk-on. We traveled the same week this year, and found it to be much busier! I was a little taken aback, although I had read here on the DIS that people said it had gotten busier over the last few years.
September has traditionally been a low-crowds time from what I hear, although we've never been. Has this changed over recent years? I think that with kids returning to school around labor day this would continue to be a less crowded time, but interested in hearing any experiences! TIA!

After previously visiting in June, we were very happy with the lack of crowds in early September 2012. It wasn't empty by any means, but at least there were some quiet times. We found that the week that includes Sept 11 was very low crowd, with a slight but noticeable increase in crowds as the month progressed. September 2013 seemed very similar to us. In 2014, we went a little later in the month to catch the start of Food and Wine and found the crowd level to be higher. It was still better than going at a busy time of year, but for 2016 we decided to move back to earlier in the month to try to get it a little quieter.

 

[MommyinHonduras]

We are planning our first family trip to Disney September 12-22. We have 4 kids and in laws are going. I am the only one who has been as a child but dad is not a good vacationer. One morning in MK left when it rained and one day at Epcot. I have been dreaming of taking my own kids since age 13 (I'm going to turn 38 at Disney! (21st). So would love some real heart to heart. We live out of the county so getting there and home again is already $3000. We have another $7000 to spend. I have two room reserved at Pop that if they offer free dining will be $5600. Leaving $1400 for anything else we eat or do. I also have an offer to stay at WBC for $988 for the two bedroom. A rental car for 8 is about $1200 for the 10 days plus gas, and parking at WDW 5 days. Tickets for 5 days $2600, Leaving $2200 for food and every else. Our kids are 12 Sept 19th, 10 (in July), 8 Sept 13th and 6 Sept 6th. You can see why we picked Sept! Please share good and bad, chances for a second trip will be 10 years away so want you all to be real with me. Thanks is advance.