Who wants to plan with me? mid Nov - mid Dec - We're up to 110! WOW!

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Just poping in to say hello so happy we added a day yahooooo!

 

[newtodis]

Can I join in this planning party??

I am going with my two best friends, Kelly, who went with me last December, and Lacy who has NEVER BEEN! It will also be Miss Lacy's 26th birthday, so woohoo! We are going Dec. 9-13 and staying at Coronado Springs!

Going for Thanksgiving for the 3rd year in a row. Very excited! This is DH's first time to go for the holidays. He is always hunting and never goes during this time. I am hoping to go to the MVMCP on the Sunday we are there which is the 28th. Waiting on those November hours and for ADR!

I'll be there Nov 15-20!

Going with DH, DS (22 months at the time) and my parents.

Staying at ASMu family suite.

ADR are up in the air. I want to eat at Ohana and my parents want Plaza Restaurant. It will depend on if we get free dining for how many places we book for TS.

We are going Dec 11-18 to celebrate my daughter's college graduation!

We are most likely staying offsite again, as last time we discovered just how wonderful a vacation can be when you have a four bedroom home to spread out in, rather than all four of us squished into a tiny hotel room. No reservations yet though.

It will be me, dh, dd 22, and ds 19 and will be our 5th trip to the world but our very first trip in December! So excited!

We're not big on Disney dining, so ADR's are not a huge thing with me. We'll cook breakfast in our "home", do a counter service lunch, and most dinners will be offsite or takeout on the way back to the house. We'll snack in the park, of course! Dole Whips are must-haves, as are buckets of popcorn, and all the world showcase goodies!

We are planning on MVMCP but no idea what night we want to shoot for.

Looking forward to touring all the deluxe resorts to check out the Christmas decor!

I'm pretty nervous about airfare at that time of year. Checked American and found $97 to get us there but $287 to get us home! Needless to say, I did not book yet. Hoping Airtran will have a better deal when theirs opens up for December.

Happy planning, everybody!

Hello all!! Thanks for the invite to the AWESOME post newtodis!!!!! I've been looking for something posted about December vacations! We are SO excited!!! We experienced Christmas in Disney for the first time in 2007 and are so excited to be doing it again!!! This time we will be traveling with my DH family...his Mom, Dad and sister. They've heard us talk SO much about Christmas at Disney..we can't WAIT to show them everything!!!

OH...here's our info....almost forgot!

*Where are you staying? POFQ (DH and fam are from New Orleans..I find it ironic that we are staying here. It's the cleanest FQ they will ever see! ) it's our FAVORITE Mod resort!

*When are you going? Dec 4-11
*Who's in your group? Me, my husband, our son (will be 8 yrs old), husband's Mom, Dad and sister. *What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? CP dinner package at Le Cellier, Chef Mickey's (first night tradition), LTT(for MVMCP), Ohana, 1900 Park Fare (with Cinderella)....
*What are you looking most forward to? just being in WDW again for the wonderful Christmas season and sharing it with more family!
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? allears.net and disboards of course! *What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? hanging out on disboards, reading past trip reports, looking at pics from trips...

We're going too!

*Where are you staying? FW Cabins. We tried them last year, and it was a hit even with DH.

*When are you going? 11/25 - 12/4

*Who's in your group? Me, DH John, and DDs Madison & Makayla (will be 7)

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? A lot. Would like to try Ohana for dinner, Crystal Palace & Chef Mickey's for breakfast. Those will be 1st for us. Then favorites like HDDR, Bierngarten, 1900 Park Fare, Tony's, Askerhush, and several more.

*What are you looking most forward to? MVMCP, the campfire at FW and just looking at the campsite decorations again. My DH bought a used golf cart and is fixing it up for this year, just to see the sites.

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? allears.net And some friends who are addicted to planning.

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? My DDs love to look at the maps. So we go through our Passporter and try to figure out new rides to try, and they like to figure out old ones if they can find them. We have made our mousekeeping envleopes already - and remember special moments from the previous trips.

Deb

Hey everyone!!!Great thread!!!
WHERE: Pop
WHO: Me, DH, DD(13), DD(8), DS(5), Ddad(53), his girlfriend
ADRs: Chef Mickeys and unsure of the rest
other sites: allears
Getting into the disney spirit: stocking up on glow sticks and little toys to keep my younger ones entertained
Looking forward to the most: MVMCP

This is our first trip at Christmas and only our 2nd trip to WDW. We had a Christmas trip planned last year but had to cancel due to an injury.

We are also going to US/IOA on this trip as well!!

WHO: DD12 and me
WHERE:offsite, staying on DH's accumulated hotel points
WHEN:11/10-11/15
ADRs: might not do any TS this trip
OTHER SITES: Mousesavers, Intercot, Allears
GETTING INTO THE DISNEY SPIRIT: planning!!!
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST: seeing the Christmas decorations

We are in the early planning stages- DD has a day off for Veterens' Day, so we will only miss a few days of school. We haven't been during mid-November before, so really looking forward to the Christmas activities and decorations.

Can I join you all?????

*Where are you staying? Pop Century

*When are you going? Nov 30-Dec 9.

*Who's in your group? Me, DH, DD4 and DS3 (3 at time of trip)

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? I see tons I would love to get. Highest on my list is CRT, CP, and Le Cellier

*What are you looking most forward to? This is the first trip for all of us...so I am looking forward to EVERYTHING!!!! Can't wait to see my children's reactions

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Just the DISboards...not sure I have enough hours in the day for any other site.

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Right now I just hang out here in the DISboards and try to gather as much info as I can. I just feel like it is soooo far away.

count us in...

*Where are you staying? Bonnet Creek

*When are you going? Nov 13th - 21st

*Who's in your group? me, DW, DS 9, DS 14, DSIL, DMIL, DNeice 1st trip

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? nothing really...princess breakfast at Norway 1st sitting and Chef Mickeys

*What are you looking most forward to? My neice's 1st trip

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? TGM, ridemax, allears, DIS of course, oh undercover tourist

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? DIS boards and trying to help people have a great trip, Disney Movies, Disney changing background on computer

November 28 - December 4 at POP. Our first time (and I know definitely not our last) staying at a WDW Resort. We (Me, DH, DD, DS) are so excited! Disney twice in the same year!! Ah, the things we do for love ...

And we are so excited for the DDP!! When we booked, the CM over the phone mentioned something about the Liberty Tavern (?? We're not too familiar with the table service restaurants). We've read and heard good things about The Crystal Palace (and DH and DD just love Pooh), so we're looking forward to making an ADR for that.

We're not familar with any of the restaurants in Epcot (although I just listened to a scathing review about the Rose and Crown on the DIS Unplugged podcast), AK or HS. But that's why I have you guys. We also just bought 2 books: 2010 Birnbaum's Guide and Mousejunkies.

We weren't planning on going back until February 2011, but after a recent visit with some hardcore Disney friends (who were raving about WDW at Christmastime), DH and I just looked at each other and said, "Why not?"

I'm already really nerding-out on this end. I've made a few tees for the kids to wear and I've started a Disney playlist on my iPod. "What's This?" from The Nightmare Before Christmas was one of the first songs I purchased from iTunes (but I'm always on the lookout for suggestions).

We just can't wait to see how WDW is decorated for the holidays. We've heard wonderful things!!

Hi All!! So looking forward to our Xmas trip! We will be in the world Dec 9-16. Got a pin code so we decided to go with AKL Savannah View room.

This will be my husband (Glen) and stepsons (Ethan) first trip to the parks. Hubby has stayed in the resorts for conferences before, but that's it.

We are really looking forward to all the decorations and the whole experience. I want to see all of teh parades since I haven't stopped to wath them since I was Ethan's age (8). Ethan of course wants to do ALL of the rides and Glen just keeps saying "Whatever you and Ethan want to do is fine" Boy is he in for a world of hurt!

The two places we have all agreed upon for dining are Tony's in MK and Whispering Canyon at WL.

We have been using The DIS, allears.net, UG, the Birnbaums guide to the World for Kids.

WELCOME Everyone!!! So happy to have you planning with us! Our little family is growing and growing!

If you haven't already, just to make it easier for me, can you please put your info in the following format so I can get you added to the first post:

*Where are you staying?
*When are you going?
*Who's in your group?
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS?
*What are you looking most forward to?
*Are you using any other site to help you plan?
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now?

Thank you so much!!! Happy planning everyone!! Hopefully our hours will start coming out soon and we'll be able to start figuring out ADRs, trip plans and the other fun details!

 

[newtodis]

Ok everyone's been added to the first post. Let me know if I missed anyone or if your info needs to be updated/changed. I will get to it ASAP. I'm getting over being sick for like the last week. I'm also annoyed this morning. I spent about two hours last night putting my hand written lists into a spreadsheet "just in case" they get lost (DH hates my list so they usually disappear and I have to start over at least once). Well, I saved the changes and when I went to reopen the sheet to make sure everything was there, it wouldn't open 2 hours of my night down the drain...now to find the time to put it all in there again....ugh!

So glad everyone's here...please spread the word if anyone else is planning during this time. It just made sense to try and get everyone in one spot so we can hopefully all help each other out!

For those traveling early, I'm sure those traveling later (I know I would!!) would love a brief note when you get back about crowds or whatever if you have a minute.

Alright...time to try and get some work done today and find time to reupdate my spreadsheet.....

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Our new friend is joining us for our trip

 

[ethansmommy]

Count us in!!!

*Where are you staying? Wilderness Lodge
*When are you going? November 13-20th
*Who's in your group? Me(28), Dh(27), Ds(5 at time of trip)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Le Cellier and Kona
*What are you looking most forward to? Spending a week with my family in the best place on earth.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? TGM, Allears, Mousesavers
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Planning different things for us to do/try this time around.

~Jennifer

 

[newtodis]

Count us in!!!

*Where are you staying? Wilderness Lodge
*When are you going? November 13-20th
*Who's in your group? Me(28), Dh(27), Ds(5 at time of trip)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Le Cellier and Kona
*What are you looking most forward to? Spending a week with my family in the best place on earth.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? TGM, Allears, Mousesavers
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Planning different things for us to do/try this time around.

~Jennifer

Welcome!!

 

[princess-rn]

Quick questions guys...So I heard today about the "Wishes dessert Party". Are they still doing that?

 

[newtodis]

Quick questions guys...So I heard today about the "Wishes dessert Party". Are they still doing that?

Not sure. We did it in September when we were there and were not impressed. They didn't refill the desserts so whatever was put out in the beginning was it. Some people didn't get any of some of the items....not very fair and it would have ticked me off knowing how much it cost. It was fun as a "one time" thing for me...don't know if I'd do it again. Now DH has already asked about doing it on our upcoming trip if it's offered (he was also one of the first ones in line and got lots of goodies! ).

Didn't mean to be a negative Nelly this morning... I honestly just wasn't impressed. It really seems like some of them were awesome and some like our experience so it's a risk unless they've made some changes. Honestly, it would have been nice if they would have just brought a tray of everything to each table instead of the giant buffet thing....myabe more work for them but you would have made sure everyone got to try all the yummy looking stuff.

 

[ethansmommy]

Quick questions guys...So I heard today about the "Wishes dessert Party". Are they still doing that?

I too am not much help as I am not sure if they will be bringing it back.

Like newtodis I was not overly impressed with the dessert party. We didnt have an issue with the food not being refilled but we had an issue with other rude guests. We were lucky enough to get a table up front (so we thought) so we had a clear view of the castle which would have been great if everyone at the dessert party hadnt gotten up and stood right in front of our table. So needless to say my great view of the castle turned into not such a great view of some behinds!!!

~Jen

 

[adaygaby]

We want to join the mid Nov - early Dec train...!!

*Where are you staying? AllStar Sports
*When are you going? Nov 21 - Nov 26
*Who's in your group? DS6 & Myself
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Chef Mickey and Ohana's
*What are you looking most forward to? Having TONS of fun w/ my 6yr old and his looking forward to the "big" rides
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? no
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Surfing the Disboard

Thanks for putting this thread together..! Hope you feel better and that re-doing the spreadsheet goes by fast.

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

So what do you all think about Le Cellier?

 

[newtodis]

We want to join the mid Nov - early Dec train...!!

Thanks for putting this thread together..! Hope you feel better and that re-doing the spreadsheet goes by fast.

Welcome!!

No problem. I didn't think we'd have this many people - it's great!! Still feeling yucky...my voice is leaving again so that's not good. The spreadsheet is re-updated so that's awesome!

So what do you all think about Le Cellier?

Haven't ever been there....sorry I can't help ya on that one.

 

[disneyfan55]

So what do you all think about Le Cellier?

WE have only been there once back in the early 80s. It was very good but since the dining plan and all the reservations necessary, never available when we have called over the past few years. I think back then it was more a cafeteria type place (same with CP in MK) but still very good.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Does that mean it is unlikely I will get a ressie for Le Cellier on out trip?

 

[princess-rn]

Not sure. We did it in September when we were there and were not impressed. They didn't refill the desserts so whatever was put out in the beginning was it. Some people didn't get any of some of the items....not very fair and it would have ticked me off knowing how much it cost. It was fun as a "one time" thing for me...don't know if I'd do it again. Now DH has already asked about doing it on our upcoming trip if it's offered (he was also one of the first ones in line and got lots of goodies! ).

Didn't mean to be a negative Nelly this morning... I honestly just wasn't impressed. It really seems like some of them were awesome and some like our experience so it's a risk unless they've made some changes. Honestly, it would have been nice if they would have just brought a tray of everything to each table instead of the giant buffet thing....myabe more work for them but you would have made sure everyone got to try all the yummy looking stuff.

No! No! You are not negative Nelly at all. I need honest opinions..good or bad. I doubt we will do it anyway..but if everyone talked about how awesome it was, I was going to have to look into it more! Thanks so much!

I too am not much help as I am not sure if they will be bringing it back.

Like newtodis I was not overly impressed with the dessert party. We didnt have an issue with the food not being refilled but we had an issue with other rude guests. We were lucky enough to get a table up front (so we thought) so we had a clear view of the castle which would have been great if everyone at the dessert party hadnt gotten up and stood right in front of our table. So needless to say my great view of the castle turned into not such a great view of some behinds!!!

~Jen

Thanks Jen! Oh Good grief! Sucks to have a "behind view"! I didn't even think about that....but I can so see that happening. We usually end up with a good viewing spot for Wishes anyway....I think we may stick with that!

So what do you all think about Le Cellier?

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It's probably our 2 or 3 fav in Disney and is definately a must do every trip. The Cheddar soup is AMAZING..the prezel bread is unbelievably good...YUM!

Does that mean it is unlikely I will get a ressie for Le Cellier on out trip?

IF you are wanting to go there I would go ahead and call at your 180 day mark. It shouldn't be a problem if you are going during the "lull" between Thanksgiving and Christmas...but you never know.

 

[lee_d]

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

When will they post the dates and prices?

 

[MomofKatie]

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

When will they post the dates and prices?

Last year, I think it was around the first of May.

 

[lee_d]

thanks!!

 

[newtodis]

Wishes Dessert Party scheduled to start at the end of the month with no end date set for those asking about it:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm#dessertupdate

Here's another good thread - "Things I wouldn't have done with the DIS". I'll admit I haven't gotten all the way through it but there are some good ideas in there.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2269362

 

[ethansmommy]

So what do you all think about Le Cellier?

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It's probably our 2 or 3 fav in Disney and is definately a must do every trip. The Cheddar soup is AMAZING..the prezel bread is unbelievably good...YUM!

I second this. Le Cellier is one of our favorites.