We're going to Disney.

[C&G'sMama]

That felt good to get that out of my system. I am so excited. We weren't going to go back 'til next May but decided we could swing an October trip. I sent an email to DP at 10am, she booked it and she is now hyperventilating because we are already within the 90 window for ADR's.

But, I believe she already has the spreadsheet 90% done and is now making the ADRs.

We are going from October 24th through the 30th and staying at AS Movies.

Since we'll be driving we won't get home 'til November 1st thus missing Halloween at home. the kid will be missing trick 'or treating at my sister's place of employment, my office and the neighborhood. So, I'm hoping when it gets closer maybe some locals know of a local mall, church or somewhere we could take the kids for trick or treating (not really into MMNSHP (or however that goes)).

Life is good.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Isn't that fun to say....."I'm going to Disney World"

Where are you going to be on the 31st?

They do trick or treating at the Boardwalk every year.....

 

[C&G'sMama]

We'll be on the road on the 31st. We plan on checking out on the 30th and heading over to MK and then heading to Jacksonville that night.

I know around here sometimes malls or churches do community Halloween before the actual day. My kids love Halloween. Both my work and my sister's work do trick or treating a few days before and they are not happy that they will be missing it. I'm happy we're missing neighborhood trick or treating.

When it gets closer I'll try to do some research and then run it by some of you guys if we find anything.

In the mean time if anyone hears of anything and would be willing to pass it on I'd appreciate it.

Thank you.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Just curious why you dont like MNSSHP......I came home with a bucket of candy last year!

 

[C&G'sMama]

We've never been but some folks we've talked to didn't feel like it was worth it, but if it involves Trick or Treating, maybe we'll find out if there's any availabiilty left while we're there.

I'll check with the boss (koolaidmoms).

Thanks Mike.

 

[OrlandoMike]

I went last year and LOVED it! Halloween parade, fireworks, TONS of characters and candy, and virtually no waits for rides!

 

[PghLybrt]

Disney in October! (My favorite month!) But missing Halloween at home? I can't imagine.
We are just going to miss by 6 days! We love doing the Food and Wine festival.

 

[koolaidmoms]

I am the MMNSHP bug of C&G's Mama.

For $200 I will give my kids $50 each and buy some candy and let them knock on our hotel door and dump it in a bag for them and still come out about $100 ahead.

We will be in the parks 7 days I think that is plenty of time for all the rides and it is DSs 7th trip and DDs 9th trip so I think they will be fine without the extras.

Besides I let them help pick out ADRs so we are going to Via Napoli, Marrakesh, Tusker House, Cape May Cafe and Crystal Palace at their request. I picked '50s PT.

Plus I am hoping to use the $200 that we could have used on MMNSHP on a bounce back in May. I just haven't told C&G's Mama yet.

 

[TagsMissy]

I went last year and LOVED it! Halloween parade, fireworks, TONS of characters and candy, and virtually no waits for rides!

I am with you!

I MNSSHP! We have been twice and I am aching to go again

The first time we bought tickets on a whim the day of; the second time I gave my brother and his family no choice

 

[C&G'sMama]

I am the MMNSHP bug of C&G's Mama.


Plus I am hoping to use the $200 that we could have used on MMNSHP on a bounce back in May. I just haven't told C&G's Mama yet.

Bah... Hum Bug...Ooh Bounce Back...sshh... don't tell her I found out.

Yes, she now has the trip plan filled out and the ADR's made. I don't think she's finished with the Counter Service yet...Slacker

I looked at our favorite Hampton Inn outside of Jacksonville and it appears to be booked for the 30th so we may be forced to extend our trip another day, I checked the 31st and it's available that night. Otherwise we'd have to leave earlier on the 30th and get north of Jacksonville or not go as far on Saturday night so we might as well just stay another day....

 

[C&G'sMama]

So this is what our plan looks like at this point. We're going to try to make a reservation for the new place at Mexico if possible and we'll switch it out with Marrakesh.

The nice thing with the CS is even being hearty eaters, getting 2 meals to split is enough for all of us so we can spread those out. And we're hoping to use some snack credits for F&W. Our kids are pretty adventurous eaters and like trying new things.


Date Park Special
Sun. 24 DHS Fantasmic 4:20 50's Prime Time Café
CS: Faire Fax Faire

Mon. 25 MK Spectro/Wishes 3:30 Crystal Palace
CS: Columbia Harbour House

Tues. 26 AK 3:00 Tusker House
Food Court - AS Music

Wed. 27 Epcot ///////////////////////// 5:45 PM Via Napoli
Food & Wine Fest.

Thurs. 28 Epcot Illuminations 6)) Marakkesh
Electric Umbrella

Fri. 29 DHS ///////////////////////////// 7:05 Cape May Café


Sat. 30 MK


If we do decide to add a night on we'll try for O'Hana on the 30th.

 

[Sphyrna]

How exciting!! My sister just got back from WDW today and her trip has made me anxious to plan my next one. Let me know what you think of Via Napoli. I might have to try it on my next trip.