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

[newtodis]

Hey!! I need to update my dates and resort!!

We are now staying Nov. 28th to Dec. 7th

And we have upgraded to Wilderness Lodge Woods View...

Updated!

I just found this thread but thought I'd join in if I can. We are staying at Pop Nov 28th-Dec 4th. This is our first trip to WDW. Infact, our first family trip anywhere! My kids are saving to "go someday" but have no idea it's in the works. I can't wait to see the lokos on their faces when I finally spill it!

I am so excited to say I am going Dec 3-7th at Pop!!! Me, DH, DD(10) and DD(6)... We (i mean me)are dieing for the MVMCP dates to appear so I can see if my bday (the 6th) is one of the dates. I am hoping!! Then we will do another park with our "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" tickets!

Put me on the list.
We are staying offsite at WH Nov. 20-27.
I'm trying to decide where to have our Thanksgiving dinner.
The travel party consists of me, Dh, DS (8), DS (5) and Auntie. Auntie is in a Scooter, so this might get interesting.

If the rest of you can put your info into the format below, I would greatly appreicate it! It just makes it easier for me to copy and paste into the first post. Welcome to each of you! I'll update my first post with your info once I see it posted.

*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?

 

[dejeffery]

We just went in February and we want to go back in December to see the Christmas decorations and do the things we missed our first trip and of course do our favorite things again.
It will be myself, dh, dd9,ds9,ds8
We plan to leave Dec. 3rd and arrive Dec 4th. and stay thru Dec 14th or
15th so we can have a couple of off days this time. We also want to spend a day at downtown Disney and a day going around looking at the decorations.
We had a nice hotel offsite when we stayed in Feb. so we may just stay there again, it also provided a really good hot breakfast everyday.
So we could leave for the parks and not have to pay for breakfast, plus the hotel had a kitchenette.
When we were there in Feb. we had a 7 day pass and still didn't get to see everything (of course you can't) but we did a lot. It was not too crowded when we were there and I have read that the first week of Dec is a good time to go too, plus you have the Christmas decorations.

 

[newtodis]

We just went in February and we want to go back in December to see the Christmas decorations and do the things we missed our first trip and of course do our favorite things again.
It will be myself, dh, dd9,ds9,ds8
We plan to leave Dec. 3rd and arrive Dec 4th. and stay thru Dec 14th or
15th so we can have a couple of off days this time. We also want to spend a day at downtown Disney and a day going around looking at the decorations.
We had a nice hotel offsite when we stayed in Feb. so we may just stay there again, it also provided a really good hot breakfast everyday.
So we could leave for the parks and not have to pay for breakfast, plus the hotel had a kitchenette.
When we were there in Feb. we had a 7 day pass and still didn't get to see everything (of course you can't) but we did a lot. It was not too crowded when we were there and I have read that the first week of Dec is a good time to go too, plus you have the Christmas decorations.

Welcome! I can add you to the first post - I just need you to put your info in the following format just so it's easier to copy and paste and so everyone's stuff is in the same format.

*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?

Thanks so much!

 

[Reese]

Just found this thread.
*Where are you staying? Rolling Hills
*When are you going? Nov 8th to the 19th
*Who's in your group? Dh, I and our 8 kids
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Celebrating two birthdays so one wants Tepan Edo and one wants Supercalifragilistac breakfast
*What are you looking most forward to? MVMCP we went to the last one two years ago and it was so crowded.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Just here and Disney
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Preparing for our trip in May and Sept.

 

[maidenfairy]

*Where are you staying? Windsor Hills 1st time offsite
*When are you going? Nov. 20-27th
*Who's in your group? Me, DH, DS (8), DH (5), My Auntie
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Don't know yet. Trying to decide where to eat Thanksgiving day.
*What are you looking most forward to? Dole Whips and riding rides with my kids.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? I love TGM.
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Planning, researching, driving Dh crazy.

 

[DISFAN38]

We have just rebooked our July 2010 vacation to Nov 19-27. Have been during this same time period before and it was great, crowds not so bad (with the exception of Black Friday) weather is good and the Christmas decorations are really neat. As a matter of fact hwen we returned, the build up to Christmas just wasn't the same as the big get seemed to have passed. We love our summer trips but are happy to be going again.

 

[sms]

Just got a pin today. I know I want to go in November. Just gotta decide when! Lots of info on this thread! Thanks!!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

*Where are you staying? POP CENTURY
*When are you going? Dec 3-7th, 2010
*Who's in your group? me, DH, DD(10), DD(6)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Not sure any yet
*What are you looking most forward to? Hoping to be at MVMCP on my Bday(6th)
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Mousesavers
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I am always in the Disney Spirit. MY FR/Rec room is painted red, yellow, black & white...what does that tell u.? Personalized plate w/Disney something on it. Disney fam sticker on my Van, Disney prints everywhere in my house...OK enough said....LOL

 

[lee_d]

We have been on a Monday, Tuesday & Friday so far.

Monday & Tuesday were pretty empty. We were walking right on rides - no lines at all.

The Friday we went was crowded. The rides weren't horrible - there were lines, but they were 20 minutes tops. But Main Street was really packed. We wound up leaving and taking the boat over to FW to watch the fireworks from the beach there - as Main Street was wall to wall people.

If anyone has been on a Sunday night - I'd love to hear how the crowds were when you went. I'm still debating on one or two MVMCP nights again this year.

Thank you for the information..

 

[gibbersome]

Sweet Jeebus, I just hit the motherload of planning threads...

 

[dolphindan1]

We have been on a Monday, Tuesday & Friday so far.

Monday & Tuesday were pretty empty. We were walking right on rides - no lines at all.

The Friday we went was crowded. The rides weren't horrible - there were lines, but they were 20 minutes tops. But Main Street was really packed. We wound up leaving and taking the boat over to FW to watch the fireworks from the beach there - as Main Street was wall to wall people.

If anyone has been on a Sunday night - I'd love to hear how the crowds were when you went. I'm still debating on one or two MVMCP nights again this year.

I dont believe its held on a Monday...Sunday, Tuesday, Thurs, Fri...is the norm

Anyway I have been on Tuesdays and Sundays and I have found Sunday to be the best night and Tuesday was hit or miss...the earlier you can go on either of those nights the better...we went Sunday Nov 15th in 09 and it was a ghost town...quietest I had ever seen it...rule of thumb avoid nights that locals will attend...and go the farther away from the last one you can...so We went on the 1st Sunday party and it was great

 

[newtodis]

I just found this thread but thought I'd join in if I can. We are staying at Pop Nov 28th-Dec 4th. This is our first trip to WDW. Infact, our first family trip anywhere! My kids are saving to "go someday" but have no idea it's in the works. I can't wait to see the lokos on their faces when I finally spill it!

We just went in February and we want to go back in December to see the Christmas decorations and do the things we missed our first trip and of course do our favorite things again.
It will be myself, dh, dd9,ds9,ds8
We plan to leave Dec. 3rd and arrive Dec 4th. and stay thru Dec 14th or
15th so we can have a couple of off days this time. We also want to spend a day at downtown Disney and a day going around looking at the decorations.
We had a nice hotel offsite when we stayed in Feb. so we may just stay there again, it also provided a really good hot breakfast everyday.
So we could leave for the parks and not have to pay for breakfast, plus the hotel had a kitchenette.
When we were there in Feb. we had a 7 day pass and still didn't get to see everything (of course you can't) but we did a lot. It was not too crowded when we were there and I have read that the first week of Dec is a good time to go too, plus you have the Christmas decorations.

We have just rebooked our July 2010 vacation to Nov 19-27. Have been during this same time period before and it was great, crowds not so bad (with the exception of Black Friday) weather is good and the Christmas decorations are really neat. As a matter of fact hwen we returned, the build up to Christmas just wasn't the same as the big get seemed to have passed. We love our summer trips but are happy to be going again.

Just got a pin today. I know I want to go in November. Just gotta decide when! Lots of info on this thread! Thanks!!

Welcome to all of you! I don't want to loose your posts and would love to add you to the "list". If you could just put your info in the format below, I'd appreciate it!

*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?


I think I've got everyone else added at this point! Welcome everyone!!!

 

[newtodis]

Sweet Jeebus, I just hit the motherload of planning threads...

LOL Yup....I'm a planner and a list maker and was curious to see who else was going when I was and here we are now! Ask your questions, add your links, suggestions, tips, whatever. The more the merrier!!

 

[dejeffery]

We were just there for 8 days in February. It was our first family trip. We had a great time and have decided to go back in December and be able to enjoy all the decorations and lights. It will also give us a chance to do the things we missed.

We had a great offsite hotel that had a full breakfast included, so that saved us on paying for breakfast. It was great to go downstairs and have a breakfast buffet waiting on us. We all ate before going to the parks.
We had a suite that had a kitchenette and a bedroom with two beds and a living room with a pull out sofa and it had a heated pool. So we will probably stay there again.
Disney wants me to pay for two rooms since there are 5 of us. Plus it does not include breakfast.
We want to have a few extra days this time, so we can have a couple of off days so we don't feel so rushed and we will spend a day at downtown Disney and we also want to spend a day going around looking at the decorations.
I also really want to do MVMCP

*Where are you staying? Offsite
*When are you going? Leaving for Disney Dec 3rd, arriving Dec 4th thru 14th
*Who's in your group? myself, dh, dd9, ds9, ds8
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? we want to try Ohana this time, and probably do Chef Mickeys again.
*What are you looking most forward to? Just being there. We are also looking forward to the Christmas decorations. We also want to do the things we missed on our visit in February.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? not right now
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Reading about things going on in December at Disney, just been reading old posts

 

[amely]

*Where are you staying? Pop Century
*When are you going? December 1-8
*Who's in your group?Me (Amanda) DH Kevin and DD Sofia (5)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Le Cellier, CRT, CP
*What are you looking most forward to? Seeing DD's face when she realizes that the princesses are REALLY THERE! lol
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? TGM, Allears
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Carrying my copy of Unauthorized Guide around like a bible, reading everything on these boards, and building my planning spreadsheet.

TIA!

Amanda

 

[THEVACATIONFAMILY]

We were just there for 8 days in February. It was our first family trip. We had a great time and have decided to go back in December and be able to enjoy all the decorations and lights. It will also give us a chance to do the things we missed.

We had a great offsite hotel that had a full breakfast included, so that saved us on paying for breakfast. It was great to go downstairs and have a breakfast buffet waiting on us. We all ate before going to the parks.
We had a suite that had a kitchenette and a bedroom with two beds and a living room with a pull out sofa and it had a heated pool. So we will probably stay there again.
Disney wants me to pay for two rooms since there are 5 of us. Plus it does not include breakfast.
We want to have a few extra days this time, so we can have a couple of off days so we don't feel so rushed and we will spend a day at downtown Disney and we also want to spend a day going around looking at the decorations.
I also really want to do MVMCP

*Where are you staying? Offsite
*When are you going? Leaving for Disney Dec 3rd, arriving Dec 4th thru 14th
*Who's in your group? myself, dh, dd9, ds9, ds8
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? we want to try Ohana this time, and probably do Chef Mickeys again.
*What are you looking most forward to? Just being there. We are also looking forward to the Christmas decorations. We also want to do the things we missed on our visit in February.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? not right now
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Reading about things going on in December at Disney, just been reading old posts

I heard that Chef Mickey wasn't that really great, we are planning to do Chef Mickey for our 2 DD's 2 & 4. Did you and your family enjoy it and how was the food? The other question is, didn't you have to pay for parking and was it a hassle staying offsite? We just find it so easy to stay onsite because of the transportation and staying @ AS Sports so we can do extra MH's? Was it beneficial? Let me know please, maybe we'll try it too. Have a Magical Day.

 

[THEVACATIONFAMILY]

*Where are you staying? All Star Sports Resort
*When are you going? Nov. 28- Dec. 7
*Who's in your group? Me, DW, DD, DD
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? CRT, CM, CP
*What are you looking most forward to? Trying to ride
everything, maybe the in-laws will go with us. For DW and
I to go on a date @ DTD.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Any site that's
helpful or that could probably save us some $$$$$$$
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Staying on
DISboards and the Disney sites and my Birnbaums Guide to
Disney.
Everyone have a Magical Day.

 

[BayouMickey]

*Where are you staying? POR
*When are you going? Nov 19-28
*Who's in your group? Me, DW, DD(10), DD(7)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? CRT,HDDR,1900 PF, CP,Ohana and more (DDxP)
*What are you looking most forward to? Christmas Decorations, TG dinner at Boatwrights(tradition)
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Nope
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Reading the DIS, Listening to Disney Music, Designing stuff in the DISign forum.

 

[PoppyGirl]

I just found your thread...we're in!

*Where are you staying? AKL split stay between Club Level and Pool view
*When are you going? Dec. 8-15
*Who's in your group? me, DH, DS10, DD8
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? House of Blues, Crystal Palace, Boma, Prime Time Diner,Whispering Canyon and maybe a couple of others!
*What are you looking most forward to? Sunrise Safari!!!!
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? touringplans.com
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? listening to mouseradio.com and planning, planning, planning! Oh, and reading the Dis constantly!

 

[everydaymathchick]

I heard that Chef Mickey wasn't that really great, we are planning to do Chef Mickey for our 2 DD's 2 & 4. Did you and your family enjoy it and how was the food? The other question is, didn't you have to pay for parking and was it a hassle staying offsite? We just find it so easy to stay onsite because of the transportation and staying @ AS Sports so we can do extra MH's? Was it beneficial? Let me know please, maybe we'll try it too. Have a Magical Day.

I know I'm not who you were asking, but I personally loved Chef Mickey's. It was buffet style, so everyone in our group found something they liked. The characters come around to all the tables like any other character meal, and it's easy to get around them to get your food. It was a nice experience for us. We rode the bus over to take the monorail there. Easy as pie.