This is Magical, this is Horrific, and this is Epic! TR 8/27-9/7/25, RL update 11/18*

[summerlvr]

Will keep my fingers crossed that you don't have to cancel your trip. I, however, did cancel mine as I was supposed to fly out this Saturday. There's just too much uncertainty right now. I've rescheduled for the end of January.

 

[PolyRob]

Hi Everyone!

I’m debating canceling my Thanksgiving trip, the whole flight cancellations and flight reductions has me worried! I have not been contacted at this time that my flight has changed or been cancelled but who knows!
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I really want to see Disney all decked out for Christmas
I will need to decide soon. I’m to travel 2 weeks from today.
I may change my reservation to December but not sure ugh
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All I can say is there are some really selfish, narcissistic people in our government! He who shall not be named!
I will let you know what I decide once I make my decision.
My whole family is coming home this weekend! I am really excited. Our home will have four dogs along with my kids and their significant others plus my sister Donna! It will be our Thanksgiving weekend!
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I am so sorry this is happening to you. I agree, so many innocent people are suffering over this shutdown. I do believe the Senate passed a bill earlier today and it's moving to the House for a vote as early as tomorrow. Hopefully you have some more solid information before your cancellation window closes. Maybe check for some nice AP rates in Dec as a fallback?

Enjoy your Thanksgiving celebration with family!

 

[disneyAndi14]

It sounds like you are going to have a great weekend.

I’m really looking forward to our family gathering this weekend!

I just caught up to your TR and loved it! Especially the sip savor at contemporary, now I am looking it up and adding an alert for my Thanksgiving trip! I just did an Epic one-day trip so it was fun reading about your experience! We are keeping our Thanksgiving on the books (we leave on Thanksgiving) and hoping things will be straightened out by then. But definitely stressful! I just can't miss the holiday season at WDW, I love it so much!

Hi Hanna, Nice to see you on the boards again! The The sips and sparkle is amazing and I truly believe it is worth the cost! I hope you can get a reservation! We loved it. I’m excited you have a Thanksgiving trip as well, are you traveling with your mom? I hope you have a wonderful trip! I’m still planning to go and will make my final decision on Tuesday next week, fingers crossed! I totally agree Christmas at Disney is wonderful to experience!

Will keep my fingers crossed that you don't have to cancel your trip. I, however, did cancel mine as I was supposed to fly out this Saturday. There's just too much uncertainty right now. I've rescheduled for the end of January.

Thank you I’m sorry you had to cancel your trip! I will be there the last week of January as well with Andi! We will be staying at BWI to enjoy the FArts festival!

I am so sorry this is happening to you. I agree, so many people innocent people are suffering over this shutdown. I do believe the Senate passed a bill earlier today and it's moving to the House for a vote as early as tomorrow. Hopefully you have some more solid information before your cancellation window opens. Maybe check for some nice AP rates in Dec as a fallback?

Enjoy your Thanksgiving celebration with family!

Ugh It really stinks! I’m still hoping to go if not I will pivot and see if I can make it work in December! Our government such a mess is all I can say!
I’m really looking forward to our family weekend! The house will be full once again with family and dogs It will be wonderful! Thanks for the positive vibes!

 

[summerlvr]

Thank you I’m sorry you had to cancel your trip! I will be there the last week of January as well with Andi! We will be staying at BWI to enjoy the FArts festival!

I'll be at Pop Century. Now that I'm retired I have to go cheap so I can go more often. I do love Pop though!

 

[amazingact21]

I hear you. Alex and I have been waiting for a notification to pop up on our phones from the airline app telling us about our cancelled flights. Hopefully as of today things should be clearer. Originally, Alex wanted to book a one night stay at Hard Rock so we'd have express pass for Thanksgiving Day, but between the cancelled flights and the uncertainty over not getting paid, we had to postpone. And to add to that, our list for potential next bases got delayed, so it's definitely not the leadup you hope for before a vacation!

 

[disneyAndi14]

I'll be at Pop Century. Now that I'm retired I have to go cheap so I can go more often. I do love Pop though!

We really like Pop. Are you okay with the Skyliner being down at the end of January. We will miss the easy access to Riviera but otherwise no problem

 

[disneyAndi14]

I hear you. Alex and I have been waiting for a notification to pop up on our phones from the airline app telling us about our cancelled flights. Hopefully as of today things should be clearer. Originally, Alex wanted to book a one night stay at Hard Rock so we'd have express pass for Thanksgiving Day, but between the cancelled flights and the uncertainty over not getting paid, we had to postpone. And to add to that, our list for potential next bases got delayed, so it's definitely not the leadup you hope for before a vacation!

I’m glad the government is open now. I’m sorry for our military having to work with out a paycheck. It is crazy. I’m too much of a lady to say what I really think. I will be at Universal on 11/26 to see all the holiday decorations and get my AP magnet! I hope you have a wonderful trip and no cancellations. I not only have to worry about weather, I have to worry about the reduced flights. So far my flight is still on schedule! I will send you positive thoughts and you do the same for me!

 

[summerlvr]

We really like Pop. Are you okay with the Skyliner being down at the end of January. We will miss the easy access to Riviera but otherwise no problem

Well I had forgotten about that! Yikes! Might have to switch to All Stars, I don't mind staying there and it's usually cheaper.

ETA: Nothing available at any of the All Stars. I truly don't mind the buses though. Maybe Pop will be less crowded. Off now to change my Touring Plans request to a room closer to Classic Hall.

 

[disneyAndi14]

Well I had forgotten about that! Yikes! Might have to switch to All Stars, I don't mind staying there and it's usually cheaper.

ETA: Nothing available at any of the All Stars. I truly don't mind the buses though. Maybe Pop will be less crowded. Off now to change my Touring Plans request to a room closer to Classic Hall.

Hopefully it will be less crowded at the Skyliner resorts! We have been several times during this down time and usually a little less crowded the end of January.

 

[disneyAndi14]

Hi Everyone,

RL update about my Thanksgiving trip

First of all I am going, yay I did not cancel.

Today was FP$$ day.

I arrive late Tuesday evening with a one night stay at AS Sports I requested a room in the Hoops section on a higher floor so we shall see.

Wednesday, I will head over to Universal Studios and Islands to look at the Christmas Decorations, find Earl the Squirrel in the tree, check out the Christmas tribute store, and most importantly pick up my Grinch magnet and pin! I plan to head back to Disney late afternoon and check into the Swan. My first stay here!


Hopefully my room will be ready. Oh no, I just realized I will need to store my luggage at AS Sports or go to the Swan in the morning with my luggage ugh I didn’t even think about the fact that The Swan isn’t part of Disney so luggage transfer is not a thing. Oh well, I think I can add one stop with my Lyft driver so I will have him stop at The Swan to drop off my luggage before heading to Universal Studios.

Wednesday evening will be a visit to AK. There are extra evening hours at AK on Wednesday. I’m really excited to see AK at night and ride Dinosaur. I didn’t make any FP$$ for today. I have a goal to see all the parks in the evening except MK, not as important to me.

Thanksgiving Day, I plan to start at MK. I have FP$$ for PPF, HM, and PotC. I will have lunch with Stacy at Crystal Palace. I am wearing my Pooh and Friends sweater for the meal. I plan to head to DHS for the evening to see the park at night. I want to try and get a few FP$$ at DHS for the night.

Friday, I plan on spending time in Epcot, it is the first day of the Festival of the Holidays! I imagine it will be a very busy park. I have FP$$ for Remy, LwtL, and Soarin. I hope to see Stacy again for a drink or a ride at Epcot.

I will probably go over to MK later afternoon. There is a party this evening so I will leave at 6pm and check out the monorail resorts before heading back to the Swan.

Saturday, is AK, I have FP$$ for Dinosaur, Zootopia, FoP, and Safari. This evening I will spend time at the Epcot resorts checking out the Christmas decorations.

Sunday, is MK with FP$$ for Jingle Cruise, HM, PoTC. This is a party day so hopefully it won’t be too crowded.

My evening will be checking out Epcot at night. My plan is to get a FP$$ for LwtL at night. I tossed around going to DS at some point on the trip, and it is not ranking very high on my to do list. Just too crowded for me!

Monday is my last day. My flight leaves at 6:20pm so I plan on DHS in the morning with FP$$ for MMRR, TSMM, and ToT. I plan to end my day at Epcot with a few more Holiday treats before heading home!

I’m really excited for my solo time and taking in all the Christmas decorations. My focus will be on the little things and not rushing from one thing to another. I have absolutely no dining plans except for the one meal with Stacy. Much different than my trip in October with the BFP, haha .

I think that is it! I leave one week from today!

 

[Disneyhanna]

Hi Everyone,

RL update about my Thanksgiving trip
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First of all I am going, yay I did not cancel.

Today was FP$$ day.

I arrive late Tuesday evening with a one night stay at AS Sports I requested a room in the Hoops section on a higher floor so we shall see.
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Wednesday, I will head over to Universal Studios and Islands to look at the Christmas Decorations, find Earl the Squirrel in the tree, check out the Christmas tribute store, and most importantly pick up my Grinch magnet and pin! I plan to head back to Disney late afternoon and check into the Swan. My first stay here!
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Hopefully my room will be ready. Oh no, I just realized I will need to store my luggage at AS Sports or go to the Swan in the morning with my luggage ugh I didn’t even think about the fact that The Swan isn’t part of Disney so luggage transfer is not a thing. Oh well, I think I can add one stop with my Lyft driver so I will have him stop at The Swan to drop off my luggage before heading to Universal Studios.

Wednesday evening will be a visit to AK. There are extra evening hours at AK on Wednesday. I’m really excited to see AK at night and ride Dinosaur. I didn’t make any FP$$ for today. I have a goal to see all the parks in the evening except MK, not as important to me.

Thanksgiving Day, I plan to start at MK. I have FP$$ for PPF, HM, and PotC. I will have lunch with Stacy at Crystal Palace. I am wearing my Pooh and Friends sweater for the meal. I plan to head to DHS for the evening to see the park at night. I want to try and get a few FP$$ at DHS for the night.
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Friday, I plan on spending time in Epcot, it is the first day of the Festival of the Holidays! I imagine it will be a very busy park. I have FP$$ for Remy, LwtL, and Soarin. I hope to see Stacy again for a drink or a ride at Epcot.
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I will probably go over to MK later afternoon. There is a party this evening so I will leave at 6pm and check out the monorail resorts before heading back to the Swan.

Saturday, is AK, I have FP$$ for Dinosaur, Zootopia, FoP, and Safari. This evening I will spend time at the Epcot resorts checking out the Christmas decorations.

Sunday, is MK with FP$$ for Jingle Cruise, HM, PoTC. This is a party day so hopefully it won’t be too crowded.

My evening will be checking out Epcot at night. My plan is to get a FP$$ for LwtL at night. I tossed around going to DS at some point on the trip, and it is not ranking very high on my to do list. Just too crowded for me!

Monday is my last day. My flight leaves at 6:20pm so I plan on DHS in the morning with FP$$ for MMRR, TSMM, and ToT. I plan to end my day at Epcot with a few more Holiday treats before heading home!

I’m really excited for my solo time and taking in all the Christmas decorations. My focus will be on the little things and not rushing from one thing to another. I have absolutely no dining plans except for the one meal with Stacy. Much different than my trip in October with the BFP, haha .

I think that is it! I leave one week from today!

Swan participates in the Disney resort luggage transfers! Just make sure they write down SWAN and not Swan/Dolphin as they are two separate resorts and sometimes the bell services is new and doesn't realize Sounds like a wonderful trip! Maybe we will cross paths, I arrive on Thanksgiving Day with my mom!

 

[Steppesister]

Oh well, I think I can add one stop with my Lyft driver so I will have him stop at The Swan to drop off my luggage before heading to Universal Studios.

You absolutely can, but just make sure you're confident you will have a less than 5 minute bag drop or you forfeit Pt 2 of your ride.

Wednesday evening will be a visit to AK. There are extra evening hours at AK on Wednesday. I’m really excited to see AK at night

It's a rare thing anymore to find that park open at night anymore.

I’m really excited for my solo time and taking in all the Christmas decorations. My focus will be on the little things and not rushing from one thing to another. I have absolutely no dining plans except for the one meal with Stacy. Much different than my trip in October with the BFP, haha .

LOL!! LOADS of eating on that one. And yep a bit of rushing too.

 

[pkondz]

First of all I am going, yay I did not cancel.

Yay!

I didn’t even think about the fact that The Swan isn’t part of Disney so luggage transfer is not a thing.

But maybe it is after all?

I leave one week from today!

Soon! Have a great time!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Swan participates in the Disney resort luggage transfers! Just make sure they write down SWAN and not Swan/Dolphin as they are two separate resorts and sometimes the bell services is new and doesn't realize Sounds like a wonderful trip! Maybe we will cross paths, I arrive on Thanksgiving Day with my mom!

Wow thanks Hanna for this wonderful information! I will definitely try it out and make sure I stress Swan! I hope you have a great trip and if you are at any of the parks I am in, let me know! We could meet up and I can thank you in person!

 

[disneyAndi14]

You absolutely can, but just make sure you're confident you will have a less than 5 minute bag drop or you forfeit Pt 2 of your ride

This is good info. I love the boards for all the information we can share!

a rare thing anymore to find that park open at night anymore.

Exactly! I want to see the winter show on the Tree of Life and Pandora, plus the subtle Christmas decorations are a must!

LOL!! LOADS of eating on that one. And yep a bit of rushing too.

It was a wonderful trip! I just won’t be eating as much on this one, haha

Soon! Have a great time!

Thank you! I’m looking forward to all the Christmas decorations

But maybe it is after all?

Yes, I was really happy to hear that! I will test it out and hope my luggage makes it over to the Swan!