Week of November 27th??

[RichNKatHolly]

The book is on travelling with special needs kids, in particular, those with "invisible" or neurological disabilities. We have two sons who are autistic (and two daughters who are neurologically typical), and we saw the opportunity present itself, and just took it.

We don't leave for two months (June 1st), but preparatons are getting more intense. We still haven't settled on a travel trailer (I looked at more today), and we need to hurry up, as we have to have a two-way satellite installed before leaving (DH works for a local university and will be "remoting" for the year.) The house goes onto the market next week, if I can get that final coat of paint on this weekend. Ugh. So much to do, but all for a great cause.

We'e only making solid reservations in Florida at this point. Most other places we'll camp at national forests or state parks. But I really wanted a few weeks in WD, and we al know the preparation that entails .

You can follow our exploits on our blog. I haven't posted for a week as I'm still awaiting the return of my PC (my husband's use an alien operating sysem, Unix) but will catch up hopefully soon.

That is really great! Enjoy your planning and good luck with all those "little details." Haha

I will check your blog regularly.

K

 

[Minerva]

Well then, it seems we may be having dinner together that night! My dh is adamant that his b'day dinner be at Akershus, and his b'day is Dec. 1st! How cool, huh? We'll be the all-blond family with the toddler.

Oh how cool! I'm sure if we're there at the same time we'll notice the birthday boy getting some attention and we'll stop by and say hi!

 

[TinkerbellMama]

Sunday 11/27-arrive by car (parents live in Orlando 'burbs and we are visiting for Thanksgiving as well) at ASMo, either check in early if available or drop off luggage and let 'em know we're alive and then head to AK. Early dinner at Boma. DTD after that.

Monday 11/28-MK Day! We have four b'days in our extended party (other family members joining us for the day only) so we're looking for something cool to celebrate. MAYBE lunch at CRT?? Lunch or dinner suggestions welcome. We will range from grandparents in their 50s with some mild health/mobility problems to a brand-new toddler who will most likely be, well, toddling at that point! Having cake for dessert with various candles on it for the 2 b'day boys and 2 b'day girls. Anyone know if they'll "let" you sing Happy Birthday? (Or do they get annoyed?)

Tuesday 11/29-This one is subject to change per EMH but we think we'll hit Epcot.

Wednesday 11/30-MGM most likely but might switch per EMH.

Thursday 12/1-Dh's 27th b'day, woohoo! We are definitely going to be in Epcot and eat at Akershus for either lunch or dinner, but I'm leaning towards dinner. Suggestions appreciated, especially from those who've been there since the conversion to Princess meals!

Friday 12/2-our last day this trip! MK, of course! Checking out early and having luggage held at the desk. Planning for MVMCP. Will it be mobbed even this early in the month? We're goin' anyway, of course, but I would appreciate advice. We'll be picked up late that night by whichever relative we can bribe to drive a half hour in the middle of the night from Casselberry to fetch us.

And that's about it! All suggestions/advice/tips/what-the-heck-are-you-thinking-you-crazy-fool comments welcomed and appreciated!

 

[tigerlilly]

Tinkerbellemama and Minerva your plans look great so far! You are making me think about switching to the week after Thanksgiving...do you think it is slower then the following week (Dec 2-11)?
TB...I know I have read MVMCP are busy on Friday nights but if you are prepared maybe it will be ok. Have you thought about MVMCP on Tuesday night maybe?

 

[wanna-b-Tink]

We will be driving down Thanksgiving day (because the traffic is very minimal) and staying 3 nights at AKL. Then we move over to OKW for a week.

 

[TinkerbellMama]

BUMP!

 

[RichNKatHolly]

during the MVMCP. This is our first one. Should we just use the time to enjoy the Fantasy land rides? I know we all want to see the snow on Main St. I'm just hoping that happens before 10pm because I doubt we will make it past then.

Thanks for any advice!

K

 

[andrabell]

We'll be there, too! We're arriving on the day before Thanksgiving but staying through December 7th. It's so beautiful that time of year. The decorations are amazing. Can't wait for our 2nd MVMCP!

 

[Disney Addict]

We'll be there from November 27th - December 5th....staying at WL...our first time at WL and we are so psyched. Question....anyone have an idea as to the weather this time of the year? DH, DS9 & DS7 really want to go in the pool!

CBR - 2003
POR - 2002
Outside - 1989

 

[RichNKatHolly]

We'll be there from November 27th - December 5th....staying at WL...our first time at WL and we are so psyched. Question....anyone have an idea as to the weather this time of the year? DH, DS9 & DS7 really want to go in the pool!

This is our first time going this late in Nov but last time we were there 2nd week of Nov we did get in some pool time and visited Blizzard Beach. The pool was fine because if the air was cool when you got out you just wrapped in a towel. BB was harder because you are in and out of the water. It wasn't unbearable though but for DS (then 2.5) I was a little nervous (you know, first kid and all...). We're looking forward to our visit this time and plan on scheduling in a water park!

For the big parks we would have a light jacket in the AM and by lunch it was being stored in the stroller. Perfect! One day was quite warm too (shorts, flip flops and tank tops).

HTH.

 

[TinkerbellMama]

We'll be there from November 27th - December 5th....staying at WL...our first time at WL and we are so psyched. Question....anyone have an idea as to the weather this time of the year? DH, DS9 & DS7 really want to go in the pool!

CBR - 2003
POR - 2002
Outside - 1989

Unfortunately, November is somewhat of a crapshoot. You could get anything from ridiculously warm to pretty chilly. I lived in the area for three years and ya just never could tell from week to week. Personally, I am not planning any waterpark visits this trip, and won't be too disappointed if we can't use the pool...but it may be perfect pool weather! Ya never know!

 

[Danimal_35]

Family & I will be there 11/29 - 12/6 @ AKL. I haven't been in 15, DW in 16 yrs., & kids have never been (DD / 12 & DS / 8). I haven't stayed on site since 1976 trip to CR at 6 years old! We are so excited!! If there are 2 or 3 resorts to go to to see Xmas decorations, which should they be? Thanks.

Also, does anyone have a guess as to the odds of being upgraded to a Savannah room when we're there - we're staying in std., due to $, but am hoping that the slow time of year means better chances for upgrades.

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Family & I will be there 11/29 - 12/6 @ AKL. I haven't been in 15, DW in 16 yrs., & kids have never been (DD / 12 & DS / 8). I haven't stayed on site since 1976 trip to CR at 6 years old! We are so excited!! If there are 2 or 3 resorts to go to to see Xmas decorations, which should they be? Thanks.

Also, does anyone have a guess as to the odds of being upgraded to a Savannah room when we're there - we're staying in std., due to $, but am hoping that the slow time of year means better chances for upgrades.

We'll be with you at AKL - our first time staying deluxe. I'd like to know too about which 2 resorts to visit.

I've heard GF is a MUST see. They have a huge gingerbread house with a gingerbread shop inside!

 

[TinkerbellMama]

We'll be with you at AKL - our first time staying deluxe. I'd like to know too about which 2 resorts to visit.

I've heard GF is a MUST see. They have a huge gingerbread house with a gingerbread shop inside!

Hey, cool!

 

[Sheaboys]

If we don't go down Sept 3-9th, it will definately be November 27th (DH's birthday) until December 3rd! I have been one day during Thanksgiving week and it was about 30 degrees! and 1 time again the tuesday after Labor Day, and the weather was nice and warm. But dh does not like the heat, plus if we go in November, we can drive down leaving the wednesday before thanksgiving, stop off to see friends in NC and then on to my parents in Tampa for Friday and Saturday then on to the World! Very exciting. And it looks like many, many from New England will be down there at that time.

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Whoooo - let's hope we don't hit the 30 degree mark this year! We'll probaby only be bringing sweatjackets - is this not a good idea? I went once before in early Nov and it was perfect (in fact, one day was quite hot ).

 

[Sheaboys]

Yes it was very cold. The 2 older boys at the time were 2.5 yrs and 5 months. I dropped $100 at the resort gift shop of sweatshirt and clothes for the boys before even hitting the park! Then we were in MK and I was searching every where for mittens and hat, very hard to find in MK, which I did. I have pictures of our 2.5 yr old where mittens, scarf and hat behind the big TV at All Star Movies, with people walking around in shorts...burr. Even funnier was the fact that we left my mom's in Hudson, FL just north of Tampa, and it was cold there, I don't know what made us think it would be warmer in Orlando...

 

[MAC3]

Hello my compadres'

Our family will be heading to WDW on Thanksgiving day and staying (albeit so briefly) until Nov 30th (staying presently @ VWL) but will try to change to BWV or BCV if possible. If not we are looking forward to staying @ our **home away from home**

Maybe we can do a mini-meet of sorts ..... I have friends/neighbors who might be interested in meeting others as well.

 

[Donnask8pro]

We're in also.... Nov 25th to Dec 4th.. 6th anniversary on Dec 2nd. AS Movies and Orange Lake resort..Last time we went it was the same week and was 82 degrees everyday. We were baking. But I heard the year before they were wearing winter coats. Crapshoot is right. GF place to visit for decorations. Last time we stayed at CR and decorations were nothing special. When do the EMH hours get posted? Anyone ever do Sea World this time of the year? Worth it? Hope to see everyone soon... WAHOOOOOO

 

[TinkerbellMama]

We're in also.... Nov 25th to Dec 4th.. 6th anniversary on Dec 2nd. AS Movies and Orange Lake resort..Last time we went it was the same week and was 82 degrees everyday. We were baking. But I heard the year before they were wearing winter coats. Crapshoot is right. GF place to visit for decorations. Last time we stayed at CR and decorations were nothing special. When do the EMH hours get posted? Anyone ever do Sea World this time of the year? Worth it? Hope to see everyone soon... WAHOOOOOO

Congrats on all the birthdays and anniversaries everyone is celebrating! Anyone else going to try MVMCP on Friday the 2nd? I know it's a Friday, but we are celebrating something that day so it would be nice to try it out. Also, will everyone have MYW with Park Hopping? If so, maybe everyone could catch Illuminations together one night?