*** The Official September 2018 Thread *** let's get started to have some fun

[mindystar]

Sister's family (husband and three princesses) and I are planning to go Sept 1-8, but haven't decided on where we're staying yet. Free dining also plays into my sister's decision I'll most likely be at Pop regardless

 

[windcriesamy]

Woohoo just bought tix off Unofficial Ticket center I saved $60,now I just have to wait for my Confirmation number they send me from Disney so I can add the tickets to MDE
I was reading how in Feb they normally increase price of the tickets so I figured I needed to go ahead and bite the bullet.

I did the same the other night! In the past, we always booked a package through Disney, but since we rented DVC points this time I figured I'd buy our tix through Park Savers! They're already added to MDE and I can't WAIT to book ADRs! Out of curiosity, I priced a similar room and ticket package and we're saving over $1500! I guess I'll just have to put all that money toward all the food we'll eat @ F&W

 

[bluejasmine]

I did the same the other night! In the past, we always booked a package through Disney, but since we rented DVC points this time I figured I'd buy our tix through Park Savers! They're already added to MDE and I can't WAIT to book ADRs! Out of curiosity, I priced a similar room and ticket package and we're saving over $1500! I guess I'll just have to put all that money toward all the food we'll eat @ F&W

We normally book through disney as well this is the first time we rented points and I bought tix anywhere else but Disney but I couldnt pass up the savings, between the DVC rental and the park tix we saved almost $2k this yr! We normally book CL through Disney but booking a split stay so that we get to stay at both our favorite resorts is turning out cheaper then a stay at 1 of our deluxe resorts through Disney!

 

[mamamelody2]

So I've been thinking we would only go if we got free dining. However, I'm realizing that if I make a reservation now, it will be before the annual price increase which will save a few dollars, plus we won't have to buy hoppers, which would save $320. That would go pretty far to feeding us as we are not big eaters and will pack breakfast items as well as snacks, etc. I'm trying really hard to talk myself (and DH) into this! I would still try for free dining, but if I don't get it, perhaps it's not a deal breaker...

 

[windcriesamy]

So I've been thinking we would only go if we got free dining. However, I'm realizing that if I make a reservation now, it will be before the annual price increase which will save a few dollars, plus we won't have to buy hoppers, which would save $320. That would go pretty far to feeding us as we are not big eaters and will pack breakfast items as well as snacks, etc. I'm trying really hard to talk myself (and DH) into this! I would still try for free dining, but if I don't get it, perhaps it's not a deal breaker...

Doooooo itttttt! Unless I'm mistaken, it seems like Disney only runs free dining promotions without discounting room rates. In your case, it sounds like paying out of pocket for meals and getting a discounted room would be the better savings for you anyhow!

 

[mamamelody2]

Doooooo itttttt! Unless I'm mistaken, it seems like Disney only runs free dining promotions without discounting room rates. In your case, it sounds like paying out of pocket for meals and getting a discounted room would be the better savings for you anyhow!

We would have 4 "Disney adults" in one value room, so free dining would definitely be the best discount. But, if we don't get it maybe there will be a room discount (I forgot they usually offer that, too.) Or even without, I think we could swing it.
I feel like we need to make some more memories with our boys before they're out of the house. They will be 12 and 15 in September. Our daughter leaves for college in the fall. Where did the time go??

 

[bluejasmine]

Yes Fall is a great time bc of the discounts whether its FD or RO... What Resort are you looking at staying at?

 

[shairpdrh]

So I've been thinking we would only go if we got free dining. However, I'm realizing that if I make a reservation now, it will be before the annual price increase which will save a few dollars, plus we won't have to buy hoppers, which would save $320. That would go pretty far to feeding us as we are not big eaters and will pack breakfast items as well as snacks, etc. I'm trying really hard to talk myself (and DH) into this! I would still try for free dining, but if I don't get it, perhaps it's not a deal breaker...

If you need one more thing to push you towards saying yes, you could also see about buying discounted tickets elsewhere to save a bit if you get a room only discount instead of a free dining package. I get saving the cash now with the ticket increase, but if you change your plan down the road to get a discount, hopefully you could still save a bit on tickets.

 

[mamamelody2]

Yes Fall is a great time bc of the discounts whether its FD or RO... What Resort are you looking at staying at?

We are looking at All Star Music or Sports. We won't be in the room much, and want to keep costs as low as possible.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

I did the same the other night! In the past, we always booked a package through Disney, but since we rented DVC points this time I figured I'd buy our tix through Park Savers! They're already added to MDE and I can't WAIT to book ADRs! Out of curiosity, I priced a similar room and ticket package and we're saving over $1500! I guess I'll just have to put all that money toward all the food we'll eat @ F&W

how do you rent DVD points? Do you have to be a DVC owner? I'm so lost

 

[windcriesamy]

how do you rent DVD points? Do you have to be a DVC owner? I'm so lost

You don’t have to be a DVC owner! You just need a DVC owner to make a reservation for you. There is a sub-forum dedicated to direct rentals from DVC owners here on the DISboards, or you can go through a reputable third-party broker. We used DVC rental store, but I know other folks here use David’s DVC rentals! It’s a much more affordable way to experience some of the deluxe resorts on property.

 

[shairpdrh]

how do you rent DVD points? Do you have to be a DVC owner? I'm so lost

We had great experiences renting points before buying. I read up on it before getting started and I liked this summary http://www.disneytouristblog.com/renting-disney-vacation-club-points/ The biggest tradeoff with renting points for me was not controlling my reservation. That being said, the owners we rented from were responsive and helpful.

My only recommendation beyond what was said above by windcriesamy is to learn about how DVC works before renting especially if using the boards here. The third party companies have good websites and are probably easiest if you don’t want to have to figure it out.

 

[pooh'smate]

Confirming our dates Sept 2-17 @pop.

 

[Figaro972]

checking in - September 2018 - Beach Club Villas 9/22 - 9/30

 

[MLinDisney]

We booked September 10-14!! at Beach Club Villas! Please put us on the list! Haven't been to WDW since Sept 2016. I'm trying to find the great calendar they used to have on Easy WDW. Seems it stopped in 2017. They also had the travel agent calendars on that site and a park by park monthly plan. Anyone know what happened?

 

[bluejasmine]

We booked September 10-14!! at Beach Club Villas! Please put us on the list! Haven't been to WDW since Sept 2016. I'm trying to find the great calendar they used to have on Easy WDW. Seems it stopped in 2017. They also had the travel agent calendars on that site and a park by park monthly plan. Anyone know what happened?

Apparently stopped giving TA the advanced calendars from my understanding.. It sucks bc I want to plan around MNSSHP

 

[pooh'smate]

We booked September 10-14!! at Beach Club Villas! Please put us on the list! Haven't been to WDW since Sept 2016. I'm trying to find the great calendar they used to have on Easy WDW. Seems it stopped in 2017. They also had the travel agent calendars on that site and a park by park monthly plan. Anyone know what happened?

Kenny the Pirate and Touring plans have crowd calendars

 

[bluejasmine]

So Im already making my plans, itching for the calendar to come out for Sept and to make my ADR and FPs...


I hadnt decided if Im going to work a half day or whole day On our travel day yet, or maybe just leave at 1 but so far our plans:

Sept 7- leave after we both are off work, hope to be on the road about 2pm, eat on the road and arrive at Drury Inn about 10 pm

Sept 8-sleep until about 8, breakfast at Drury, drive to Disney Springs, shop , lunch at Blaze Pizza, drive to Animal Kingdom about 4, hope to have fp for FOP and Navi, eat at Flame Tree and then drive back to Drury Inn

Sept 9-eat breakfast at Drury Inn, drive to VGF check in, will pack a bag with swim gear and extra clothes and makeup and towels in case room isnt ready, have lunch at Gaspirilla Island and then hop on monorail about 4 for MK and MNSSHP, dinner at LTT

Sept 10- mononrail to Epcot, Soarin then breakfast in the land and tour the rest of future world then WS, lunch at Yorkshire, after noon break at resort to swim and rest, back at Epcot for dinner at LC

Sept 11- Breakfast at GF, bus to AK, lunch at Satuli Canteen,after noon break at resort, dinner at Yak and Yeti

Sept 12- Drive car and luggage over to Poly Villas to check in, bus to HS, hope to see Toy Story Land, lunch at ABC, afternoon break at resort , dinner at 50s PT

Sept 13- Our 10th Anniversary so NO PARKS today, sleep in breakfast at Capt Cooks, lay by the pool and swim, rent mouseboat, lunch at Capt Cooks, dinner at Ohana, this day will be all about relaxing and about US, hope to have a few surprises for hubby.. Plan on ending the night on Poly Beach watching HEA

Sept 14-Monorail to MK, breakfast at Gaston or Starbucks, lunch at CHH, dinner at Plaza, plan on enjoying evening parade

Sept 15-walk to TTC, monorail over to EP, breakfast at the Land, lunch at Les Halles, and dinner at Rose and Crown hopefully in time to see Illuminations

Sept 16-sleep in to about 8 pack up and head to DS to use up last of snack credits at Goofys and hopefully grab some EOS for lunch on the road later.. Sadly we will be heading home.

 

[Mollymovacca]

I’ve been dying to lay out our plans... I think you just gave me the push to start a temporary plan! Kept telling myself to wait till Kenny put out the September calendar! But I think I will go ahead and start... lol

So Im already making my plans, itching for the calendar to come out for Sept and to make my ADR and FPs...


I hadnt decided if Im going to work a half day or whole day On our travel day yet, or maybe just leave at 1 but so far our plans:

Sept 7- leave after we both are off work, hope to be on the road about 2pm, eat on the road and arrive at Drury Inn about 10 pm

Sept 8-sleep until about 8, breakfast at Drury, drive to Disney Springs, shop , lunch at Blaze Pizza, drive to Animal Kingdom about 4, hope to have fp for FOP and Navi, eat at Flame Tree and then drive back to Drury Inn

Sept 9-eat breakfast at Drury Inn, drive to VGF check in, will pack a bag with swim gear and extra clothes and makeup and towels in case room isnt ready, have lunch at Gaspirilla Island and then hop on monorail about 4 for MK and MNSSHP, dinner at LTT

Sept 10- mononrail to Epcot, Soarin then breakfast in the land and tour the rest of future world then WS, lunch at Yorkshire, after noon break at resort to swim and rest, back at Epcot for dinner at LC

Sept 11- Breakfast at GF, bus to AK, lunch at Satuli Canteen,after noon break at resort, dinner at Yak and Yeti

Sept 12- Drive car and luggage over to Poly Villas to check in, bus to HS, hope to see Toy Story Land, lunch at ABC, afternoon break at resort , dinner at 50s PT

Sept 13- Our 10th Anniversary so NO PARKS today, sleep in breakfast at Capt Cooks, lay by the pool and swim, rent mouseboat, lunch at Capt Cooks, dinner at Ohana, this day will be all about relaxing and about US, hope to have a few surprises for hubby.. Plan on ending the night on Poly Beach watching HEA

Sept 14-Monorail to MK, breakfast at Gaston or Starbucks, lunch at CHH, dinner at Plaza, plan on enjoying evening parade

Sept 15-walk to TTC, monorail over to EP, breakfast at the Land, lunch at Les Halles, and dinner at Rose and Crown hopefully in time to see Illuminations

Sept 16-sleep in to about 8 pack up and head to DS to use up last of snack credits at Goofys and hopefully grab some EOS for lunch on the road later.. Sadly we will be heading home.

 

[Leoj12]

Just booked our flights today!!!!!!!
We will be staying off site at Sheraton Vistana Villages in a 2-bedroom lockoff with my mom, DH, DS who will be turning 4 on this trip , and DS who will be 10 months! Dates are September 11 to 22!

We stayed at the Vistana Villages in 2017 and really enjoyed it! Great location and great resort all around. Won't be staying there in Sept this year but will be at Disney. See you there!