"UnOfficial" May 2013 planning thread. It's never to early to start planning!

[alayne]

Hi Fellow May Disney Fans,

My family is planning a May trip for SWW. We are hoping that the dates we can go to Disney turn out to be the first weekend for SWW. My kids will miss three days of school but if things go like they did this year it shouldn't matter.

For this trip it will be me, DH and DS(8). We are also taking my two DN(10 and 12). My DM is going to stay home with our new DD (2 months). We are going to take her in November when it's cooler and we have more time. Our May trip is for DS Birthday and our focus is just going to be on SWW.

My family is looking forward to this trip since we weren't able to work one in this year. Our new baby is one reason we decided to skip this year and also the passing of my Grandfather - it made me realize we might not have much more time with my Grandmother who turns 93 in December. We love to go to Disney in November for Thanksgiving but have decided to spend Thanksgiving with family so my Grandmother can spend as much time with our new addition as possible.

That brings us to booking TWO trips for 2013 (our regular Thanksgiving Trip and then our "2012 Make Up" trip for SWW.

I have already started planning and reading the DIS. My kids (will include my DN in "Kids" when mentioned) can't stop talking about it and are already looking for SW clothes to wear. It's getting costly and we haven't even booked tickets and dinning. We have however, booked our resort. We will be camping at Fort Wilderness Campground. It's our Home away from Home. We have a 5th Wheeler and love to camp.

Our plans so far are as follows: (of course this will change since we have 321 Days to go)

Thursday, May 16

We plan to pull out no later than 6am and hope to arrive at the Fort around 1. I figure we will check in, pick up our golf cart and seat up camp. Once all this is done we can head over to Trails End to eat dinner. Then back to the camper to watch one of the Star Wars movies before heading to bed.

Friday, May 17

We hope to be at DHS at least an hour before rope drop so that I can be sure to get the kids registered for the Jedi Training. Then our plans are to spend all day at DHS doing everything we can SW. Since this will be our first SWW I'm still researching things to see and do.

Breakfast will be at the camper. Lunch will be some kind of counter service and Dinner will be at 50's PTC.

Saturday, May 18

]If we did Jedi Training on Friday then our plans are to be at DHS right around rope drop. Again all day will be about SWW.

Breakfast will be at the camper, Lunch a counter service and Dinner will be at the Sci-Fi Cafe.

Sunday, May 19

This will be our day to do everything we can SW so we will be at rope drop and stay until the park closes. Breakfast will be at the camper, Lunch a counter service and Dinner will be at Mama Melrose.

Monday, May 20

Sleep in a little, head over to Trails End for breakfast and then pull out no later than noon. That way we should be home just in time to put the kids in bed so they can go to school the next day. They will only have the rest of the week before summer vacation.

I can't believe I was able to type all this. But I will have to say goodbye for now. Maddie is crying and wants some attention.

 

[chocovrdmicears]

Joining in Corrine! Our current plan is to arrive on 5/22 and stay until 5/29.
We are almost definately staying at the Poly - (still considering the Boardwalk or the Beach Club). We are also considering arriving a day or two earlier...DD10 really really wants to see Harry Potters World. We just spent a week in the World (our first time without the Dining Plan) - and I have to admit we really missed having it - so we are definately getting it next trip - so I will be back to obsessively planning our ADR's as well.
Happy to have some great company for what seems to be forever until our next trip

 

[lovethattink]

Thursday, May 16

We plan to pull out no later than 6am and hope to arrive at the Fort around 1. I figure we will check in, pick up our golf cart and seat up camp. Once all this is done we can head over to Trails End to eat dinner. Then back to the camper to watch one of the Star Wars movies before heading to bed.

Sounds like a great first day! I love Trails End! If the map for SWW is released ahead of time, you may want to watch whichever movie will be part of the Padawan mind challenge. This year the first Padawan Mind challenge was all Clone Wars trivia and the 2nd one was all Episode 1 trivia.

Friday, May 17

We hope to be at DHS at least an hour before rope drop so that I can be sure to get the kids registered for the Jedi Training. Then our plans are to spend all day at DHS doing everything we can SW. Since this will be our first SWW I'm still researching things to see and do.

Breakfast will be at the camper. Lunch will be some kind of counter service and Dinner will be at 50's PTC.

This year the park was to open at 8am and most mornings it opened well before that! I think it was around 7:30am, the 2012 Star Wars Tip thread should have live posts from the weekends as to when the park actually opened. Looking back at the time stamp on my pictures, it was 7:20 when the stormtroopers were on the roof of the entrance.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Welcome DISNEY1975, it's good to have you hear. Sounds like you have some many good plans already, now we just need Disney to release those dates. I love POFQ, but since it is the only Mod that I have stayed at I don't have alot to compare it to. Can't wait until dates come out and I can officially add you to the list.

Still no dates but May 1 - 8 is officially off the list! One son completes exams (latest date) 05/09. Still dont know about the other, hopefully its the same week!

Ive been thinking a lot about the resorts. I may put 2 kids at Coronado and take myself, hubby and 2 kids to the Contemporary! I already asked my oldest son and he said he didnt mind, Coronado is where he wants to be (Im assuming this is based on bedspreads in the pictures..how else would he know?? !!!). Still waiting for rates

 

[JustMinnie]

Planning on going May 18 thru the 25th! I've invited people to go with me, but am definitely going regardless. So this may turn out to be my first solo trip.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Just wanted to let everyon know who has been patiently (and not so patiently ) waiting for the 2013 packages to be released, I have some very exciting information.

I logged onto the Web site this morning to check to see if prices had been released yet (a daily of obsession of mine of late). Normally it will tell me that only dates up to Dec 31, 2012 are available and to change my dates. Well. . . today this showed up as well. I just cut and pasted it so this is what it actually says.

2013 Walt Disney World Resort package and room-only reservations will be available online on July 11, 2012!

 

[maggs1035]

Dates and Resorts when everyone is going.


Starting their trips on May 1st
nvsnot: May 1st - May 10th @ POR

Starting their trips on May 4th
Jasperess: May 4th-12th @ POR or POFQ

Starting their trips on May 5th
cwt580: May 5th - 11th @ ?

Starting their trips on May 6th
AJ1983: May 6th - 10th @ ?

Starting their trips on May 11th
maggs1035 May 9th - 16th Off-site 4bdrm house @ Windsor Hills
Lidian: May 11th - 18th @ POR
Daisy 77: May 11th -21st @ ?
Christine9125: May 11th - 17th @ Pop first night and BC CL 12-16th

Starting their trips on May 12
PrincessLilyMommy: May 12 - 24th @ AoA

Starting their trips on May 16th
Jennyjnx3: May16th - 25th @ POR
alayne: May 16th - 20th @ Fort Wilderness

Starting their trips on May 18th
Goofy4WDW1964: May 18th - May 25th @ Old Key West or POR

Starting their trips on May 22nd
Mickeystoontown: May 22 - June 1st @ CBR
AvasMommy526: May 22 - June 1st @ BT or BCV
lisa-upnorth: May 22 - June 1st @
chocobdmicears: May 22- 29th @ Poly

Starting their trips on May 24th
wdwnut61: May 24th - June 9th @ ?

Starting their trip on May 25th
cmdmom: May 25th - June 2nd @ CBR or Pop
taymorel: May 25th - June 1st @ AKL

Starting their trips on May 26th
corrine 1973: May 26th - June 1st @ ?

Starting their trip on May 30th
Along4theRide: May 30th - June 6th @ POR or WL
Cindermomma: May 30th - June 6th @ All Stars Movies

Starting their trip on May 31st
PebblesMom: May 31st - June 8th @ Pop

 

[jasperess]

Just wanted to let everyon know who has been patiently (and not so patiently ) waiting for the 2013 packages to be released, I have some very exciting information.

I logged onto the Web site this morning to check to see if prices had been released yet (a daily of obsession of mine of late). Normally it will tell me that only dates up to Dec 31, 2012 are available and to change my dates. Well. . . today this showed up as well. I just cut and pasted it so this is what it actually says.

2013 Walt Disney World Resort package and room-only reservations will be available online on July 11, 2012!

Guess it's official now! WOO!

 

[jcchicago]

We just decided to go back in May 2013! It's been three long years since we've been... so looking forward to reading about everyone's plans.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Hi Fellow May Disney Fans,

My family is planning a May trip for SWW. We are hoping that the dates we can go to Disney turn out to be the first weekend for SWW. My kids will miss three days of school but if things go like they did this year it shouldn't matter.

Welcome alayne, you sound like you have a good handle on the trip already. I wish I was as orginized.

Added you to the list.

Joining in Corrine! Our current plan is to arrive on 5/22 and stay until 5/29.
We are almost definately staying at the Poly - (still considering the Boardwalk or the Beach Club). We are also considering arriving a day or two earlier...DD10 really really wants to see Harry Potters World. We just spent a week in the World (our first time without the Dining Plan) - and I have to admit we really missed having it - so we are definately getting it next trip - so I will be back to obsessively planning our ADR's as well.
Happy to have some great company for what seems to be forever until our next trip

Welcome chocovrdmicears. Looks like our trips will over lap for a few days. Hope to see you there. I would love to stay at Poly, but alas it isn't in the cards for next year. (Unless I win the lottery between now and than. ) I think I have become spoiled with the Dining Plan. You don't have to worry about how much money you are spending because you already paid for it. You will not be the only one obsessivly planning ADR's. I have already started and we will not be able to book until Nov.

You have been added to the list.

Still no dates but May 1 - 8 is officially off the list! One son completes exams (latest date) 05/09. Still dont know about the other, hopefully its the same week!

Ive been thinking a lot about the resorts. I may put 2 kids at Coronado and take myself, hubby and 2 kids to the Contemporary! I already asked my oldest son and he said he didnt mind, Coronado is where he wants to be (Im assuming this is based on bedspreads in the pictures..how else would he know?? !!!). Still waiting for rates

Looks like the Disney gods are smiling at you. Date will be released next Wed.

Planning on going May 18 thru the 25th! I've invited people to go with me, but am definitely going regardless. So this may turn out to be my first solo trip.

Welcome JustMinnie. I know how aggrevating it can be to invite other people and not know exactly if they are going or not. I am in the same boat, but everyone else cancels on me I will at least still have my DD. I went in March by myself and had a wonderful time. But if you really want to hang with someone you can always postpone your trip for a week and hang with me and my DD.

Added you to the list.

I see what you did. I will officially add you to the list when I am done here.

We just decided to go back in May 2013! It's been three long years since we've been... so looking forward to reading about everyone's plans.

Welcome neighbor. It is nice to see another person from Illinois over here. Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Im so excited about todays announcement of 2013 bookings beginning a week from tomorrow!! It kind of forced me to really look at the calendar again and every option possible for our May trip. I am 80% sure of the following..

Our dates... May 16 - 25
1 room (for 2 college kids) at Coronado
1 room for me, hubby and 2 kids at the Contemporary (garden wing)

Hopefully both will be available, especially the GW at CR. That will be maxing my vacation budget after paying 2 college tuitions!!! If I cant get the GW, I'll be staying at either Coronado or POFQ (I prefer POFQ, but it might work better if we are all together)

The 20% not sure is if Disney comes out with a promo for dates close/certain resorts before I buy flight tix! The whole plan could then go up in smoke

So...who's with me?? !!!!

 

[daisy_77]

So if any one is intrested, I just started a Facebook page for people going in May of 2013. I joined a FB page for my trip this year and loved it so I decided to try to make one for our trips next year. Feel free to join me. Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/387472274646131/

I just requested to join the group!

 

[AvasMommy526]

Just wanted to let everyon know who has been patiently (and not so patiently ) waiting for the 2013 packages to be released, I have some very exciting information.

I logged onto the Web site this morning to check to see if prices had been released yet (a daily of obsession of mine of late). Normally it will tell me that only dates up to Dec 31, 2012 are available and to change my dates. Well. . . today this showed up as well. I just cut and pasted it so this is what it actually says.

2013 Walt Disney World Resort package and room-only reservations will be available online on July 11, 2012!

I think I this on the Code thread but I'm doing it again!!
Good news, my DF said we can add a day so our new dates are May 21st-June 1st! We are doing a split stay at CR/BLT, we rented the points for BLT and decided to change from CBR to CR, I just think it'll be easier with DD being small to be so close to MK and the monorail and buses plus it's our wedding/disneymoon/DD 1st trip and birthday so why not do it deluxe!!
I'm hoping for a good discount code to come out before we go!!
So excited for the packages and to get planning (as if I haven't been lol)! I am a little bummed about CG being closed while we are there, we were hoping to have a Mommy/Daddy dinner there and watch Wishes but now I think we will do Le Cellier and then watch Illuminations after, not too shabby

 

[mymeme]

Count me in!
Planning on May 1-9 hopefully!!!
Me, dh, ds, dil, gs 5
Waiting on rates and/or PIN or FD before picking resort!

Meme

 

[Corrine 1973]

Im so excited about todays announcement of 2013 bookings beginning a week from tomorrow!! It kind of forced me to really look at the calendar again and every option possible for our May trip. I am 80% sure of the following..

Our dates... May 16 - 25
1 room (for 2 college kids) at Coronado
1 room for me, hubby and 2 kids at the Contemporary (garden wing)

Hopefully both will be available, especially the GW at CR. That will be maxing my vacation budget after paying 2 college tuitions!!! If I cant get the GW, I'll be staying at either Coronado or POFQ (I prefer POFQ, but it might work better if we are all together)

The 20% not sure is if Disney comes out with a promo for dates close/certain resorts before I buy flight tix! The whole plan could then go up in smoke

I am with you. I can't wait until next Wed., now I just need to decide where to stay. I am leaning toward Pop but am still be pulled toward a Mod.

I added you to the list with the above dates, we can always change them later if they change.

I think I this on the Code thread but I'm doing it again!!
Good news, my DF said we can add a day so our new dates are May 21st-June 1st! We are doing a split stay at CR/BLT, we rented the points for BLT and decided to change from CBR to CR, I just think it'll be easier with DD being small to be so close to MK and the monorail and buses plus it's our wedding/disneymoon/DD 1st trip and birthday so why not do it deluxe!!
I'm hoping for a good discount code to come out before we go!!
So excited for the packages and to get planning (as if I haven't been lol)! I am a little bummed about CG being closed while we are there, we were hoping to have a Mommy/Daddy dinner there and watch Wishes but now I think we will do Le Cellier and then watch Illuminations after, not too shabby

You can never have to many . So so exciting on chosing dates, sounds like you have some good plans already.

Going to add you to the list when I am done here.

Count me in!
Planning on May 1-9 hopefully!!!
Me, dh, ds, dil, gs 5
Waiting on rates and/or PIN or FD before picking resort!

Meme

Welcome mymeme. Great to have you here. You won't have to wait to much longer for those rates, a PIN is another matter though.

Added you to the list.

 

[daisy_77]

I am so excited to book for May in just a few short days!

I need to figure out what resort to book at!

 

[Lidian]

I am so excited to book for May in just a few short days!

I need to figure out what resort to book at!

I'm anxious to hear what you decide! We're limited due to taking our niece along with us ... but I still love to hear what other people are doing!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Just a few more days until all of us waiting to book packages, can finally make them. I'm more than ready to get this party started!

 

[Corrine 1973]

So today has been completly crazy. I have been on the computer all morning trying to figure out whatI wanted to book for our May 2013 package. I tried to contact the others that might come with us, but noone contacted me back. My brain hurts from all the numbers I just saw. In the end I knew where I was leaning but since it is my DD's special trip I decided to show her the pictures of all the diffrent resorts. Luckily her choice and my choice were the same. So with out further ado we are offically booked at Port Orleans French Quarter from May 26h-June 1st. Of course nothing is in stone yet, but I am very happy with my choice right now.

 

[daisy_77]

I'm anxious to hear what you decide! We're limited due to taking our niece along with us ... but I still love to hear what other people are doing!!!

We decided to book at CBR! I have never been there and it looks so beautiful! DD LOVES the pics of the pool and I know we will be spending lots of time swimming.

We are so excited!