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

[disneyfan55]

Yes it did snow on Friday. Honestly it wasn't bad. I think we got about an inch here. We're from MI (moved here about two and a half years ago) so it was nothing for us as far as driving or anything. It was awesome though to hear my kids get so excited! We moved when they were 1 and 3 so the little one didn't really remember snow. To hear them get so excited over it was just the best thing ever.

Yes, I know it wasn't much but going to Hilton Head would have added about 40 or so miles so we decided to cancel since we did have to travel the next day about 850 miles home to NJ.

Yes, in Port Wentworth when we arrived about 7 pm it started to snow. We went to eat something and everyone was so excited about the snow. It was really snowing! It snowed about 1-2 inches overnight and the whole drive home had snow on the ground (not 95 just trees, grassy areas) We got home to about 18 inches where we are in NJ, the south got much more!!

 

[disneyfan55]

Title pretty much says it all! Who wants to plan a late November/early December trip with me? We can keep each other up to date with changes to park hours and the like.

Here are our planning buddies:

disneyfan55
*Where are you staying? CBR

*When are you going? Nov 28 - Dec 5 We may leave the 4th since we are driving and my daughter and son in law don't think they can take Mon. off as well.

*Who's in your group?
Me, my husband, daughter, son in law and grandson.

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS?
O'Hana's and Teppan edo. We ate at a few new places last week when visiting, and I felt the quality when down and prices up. We have TIW so we will decide over the next few months.

*What are you looking most forward to? Seeing the Christmas decorations again. In all the trips we (my daughter and I only ) have gone once for that and really enjoyed seeing the decorations and MVMCP.

*Are you using any other site to help you plan?
I check allears for menu updates and WDW site for park hours and any specials going on keep watch for AP discounts better than the PIN or bounceback rate we have now of 35% off. We really have a good price since it's value season for the week we go!

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now?
We were just there last week so WDW is fresh in our minds!

This reminds me of the cruise critic and planning for a specific cruise! Nice job!

 

[newtodis]

Yes, I know it wasn't much but going to Hilton Head would have added about 40 or so miles so we decided to cancel since we did have to travel the next day about 850 miles home to NJ.

Yes, in Port Wentworth when we arrived about 7 pm it started to snow. We went to eat something and everyone was so excited about the snow. It was really snowing! It snowed about 1-2 inches overnight and the whole drive home had snow on the ground (not 95 just trees, grassy areas) We got home to about 18 inches where we are in NJ, the south got much more!!

Wow!! I did miss the snow and it was so great to see it snow. If that could just happen every couple of years here it would be great! Port Wentworth's not far from us - we live in the town before Hilton Head, not on the actual island which is nice.

This reminds me of the cruise critic and planning for a specific cruise! Nice job!

Thanks! Just a fun way to get to "know" everyone. Maybe some of the details will spark a question or some tips or something for someone too which is always great! And lucky you for just coming back!!! We went 5 times in a year - last time being Sept 2009 - and that was the best. We're getting APs for this trip so hopefully we'll have lots of "little" trips throughout the year!!

 

[disneyfan55]

Wow!! I did miss the snow and it was so great to see it snow. If that could just happen every couple of years here it would be great! Port Wentworth's not far from us - we live in the town before Hilton Head, not on the actual island which is nice.



Thanks! Just a fun way to get to "know" everyone. Maybe some of the details will spark a question or some tips or something for someone too which is always great! And lucky you for just coming back!!! We went 5 times in a year - last time being Sept 2009 - and that was the best. We're getting APs for this trip so hopefully we'll have lots of "little" trips throughout the year!!

You're welcome! Lucky you are close enough to do that! Yes, we get an AP and go 2 or 3 times and then wait and get a new one. Our last AP expired midMay 2009 and we just went back Feb 5-12! I don't think we'll get another trip in between now and Nov but it's ok!

 

[disneymomma1978]

*Where are you staying? CBR (hopefully Jamaica!!)

*When are you going? 11/28-12/7/10

*Who's in your group? me, DH and our DD3

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Chef Mickey, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier

*What are you looking most forward to? seeing the castle all lit up!! I already warned my DH I'm going to cry when I see it lit up at night!!

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? allears, WDW site

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? checking all my disney sites every single day!! when it gets closer, we'll make a chain countdown!

 

[pixie_dust88]

*Where are you staying? Right now it's between POFQ and Coronado Springs.

*When are you going? First or second week in December.

*Who's in your group? My fiancee and me.

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? I'm not sure what that is...

*What are you looking most forward to? RNR Coaster, Mission Space, and the MK in general.

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Not really.

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I bought the 2010 edition of Passporters Guide to WDW and ordered the free planning dvd. I've also been watching youtube videos of different attractions and things pertaining to the history of WDW.

 

[PrincessTS]

*Where are you staying? Windsor Hills "Mickey's World II" (2nd time)

*When are you going? December 4-12th

*Who's in your group? Me(42), DH(48), DS10, DD8, DM(60) and DA(70)

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Ohana's Dinner, Teppan Edo Dinner, CP breakfast, CRT breakfast, 1900 Park Fair dinner

*What are you looking most forward to? Celebrating my birthday in the Magic Kingdom,TOT, RNR, Breakfast in the castle

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? TGM

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I am planning with TGM, reading the Unofficial Guide to Disney and lurking the boards everyday!

 

[Crazy Disney Fan]

*Where are you staying? Right now it's between POFQ and Coronado Springs.

*When are you going? First or second week in December.

*Who's in your group? My fiancee and me.

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? I'm not sure what that is...

*What are you looking most forward to? RNR Coaster, Mission Space, and the MK in general.

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Not really.

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I bought the 2010 edition of Passporters Guide to WDW and ordered the free planning dvd. I've also been watching youtube videos of different attractions and things pertaining to the history of WDW.

ADRS= Advanced Dining Reservations, a must for table service dining; at least any place good

 

[Crazy Disney Fan]

*Where are you staying? Split stay Bonnet Creek/ BWV

*When are you going? Nov 23-Dec 6

*Who's in your group? Me(28), DH(28), DS10, DD8, and DS(1)

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Cali Grill, Teppan Edo, Kona, CRT breakfast, and Le Cellier.

*What are you looking most forward to? Baby Jax's First WDW trip, MK at night

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? allears, WDW site, touringplans

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Obsess over the boards, jotting down notes (everywhere), planning outfits, etc.

 

[pixie_dust88]

ADRS= Advanced Dining Reservations, a must for table service dining; at least any place good

Oh, okay. Thank you!! There are so many abbreviations. lol.

In that case, I would definitely like to try Fulton's Crab House and Paradiso 37. From what I've read, they both sound delicious.

 

[Disneydonnam]

My husband and I arrive on 12/5. We are at Bay Lake Towers until the 12th. This trip is just the two of us.

 

[newtodis]

*What are you looking most forward to? seeing the castle all lit up!! I already warned my DH I'm going to cry when I see it lit up at night!!

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? checking all my disney sites every single day!! when it gets closer, we'll make a chain countdown!

I cry too when I see the castle and every time I watch Wishes.

I've already started visiting Home Depot to get the Mickey paint chips to make ours!

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? I'm not sure what that is...

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I bought the 2010 edition of Passporters Guide to WDW and ordered the free planning dvd. I've also been watching youtube videos of different attractions and things pertaining to the history of WDW.

I see someone else answered you on the ADRs - sorry I should have spelled it out

The planning DVD is good. Disney also has free maps that you can order through their website that are awesome keepsakes.

*Where are you staying? Windsor Hills "Mickey's World II" (2nd time)

*What are you looking most forward to? Celebrating my birthday in the Magic Kingdom,TOT, RNR, Breakfast in the castle

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I am planning with TGM, reading the Unofficial Guide to Disney and lurking the boards everyday!

How is Windsor Hills??

Happy Birthday to you!! My birthday is 12/13 so we won't be there on my actual birthday this year. We were in 2008 and it was awesome!

I'm a lurker too but ask lots of questions when I've got time. I'm thinking about signing up for TGM for this trip.

ADRS= Advanced Dining Reservations, a must for table service dining; at least any place good

Thank you!!

My husband and I arrive on 12/5. We are at Bay Lake Towers until the 12th. This trip is just the two of us.

You're staying at the place my DH is dreaming of staying!

Welcome to the group everyone!! I know we'll have a great time planning together and we'll all have awesome trips!!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

*Where are you staying? Pop Century

*When are you going? Nov 26-Dec 7

*Who's in your group? DH and I

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Oh Wow... That could be a long list...

*What are you looking most forward to? Spending some quality time with DH and no kids! Not looking forward to turning 30 on Dec. 1st!!!

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Allears, and tourguidemike

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Just started our PTR!!!

 

[newtodis]

*Where are you staying? Pop Century

*When are you going? Nov 26-Dec 7

*Who's in your group? DH and I

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Oh Wow... That could be a long list...

*What are you looking most forward to? Spending some quality time with DH and no kids! Not looking forward to turning 30 on Dec. 1st!!!

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Allears, and tourguidemike

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Just started our PTR!!!

Welcome!! I'm hoping to start my PTR today but real life's just getting in the way!

Is anyone thinking about doing photopass on their trip? We're doing on for ours. I think we've done one for just about every trip. The only one we "missed" was our "surprise" trip in July (I surprised DH and DS5 - told them at the FL welcome center where we were going). I had the photopass pictures but never got the cd and they were some of the best photopass pictures I'd ever had taken... I'm still kicking myself to this day over that! So for us, it'll probably be photopass every time. You just never know what you're gonna get!

 

[loveysbydesign]

*Where are you staying? Windsor Hills..not sure which place yet!
*When are you going? Nov. 12-21
*Who's in your group? Me, dh. 3 kids ages 11, 8, 3 and in-laws!
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Garden Grill, Tusker House and/or Chef Mickey's!
*What are you looking most forward to? Sharing the magic with my in-laws. Then have NEVER been to WDW!
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? AllEars, TGM
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Going over our park maps with the in-laws to figure out what we can all do together. Planning to book our flights soon..a soon as they open up the dates! Looking for a place at WH.

 

[newtodis]

*Where are you staying? Windsor Hills..not sure which place yet!
*When are you going? Nov. 12-21
*Who's in your group? Me, dh. 3 kids ages 11, 8, 3 and in-laws!
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Garden Grill, Tusker House and/or Chef Mickey's!
*What are you looking most forward to? Sharing the magic with my in-laws. Then have NEVER been to WDW!
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? AllEars, TGM
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Going over our park maps with the in-laws to figure out what we can all do together. Planning to book our flights soon..a soon as they open up the dates! Looking for a place at WH.

Welcome! I hope you have a great time with your in laws! We took DH's mom in Sept two years ago and had a good time.

I've "officially" started my PTR for the trip - link's in my signature if anyone wants to come over and check it out. Not too much else going on right now. Once the park hours come out and we can start making ADRs then the fun begins!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Is anyone thinking about doing photopass on their trip?

Since DH and I are going solo I think we will for sure get the Photopass cd preordered... We have done it the last 2 trips and always get great family shots that we wouldn't have otherwise...

 

[newtodis]

Since DH and I are going solo I think we will for sure get the Photopass cd preordered... We have done it the last 2 trips and always get great family shots that we wouldn't have otherwise...

I just saw in on your ticker that you're going for your 30th bday - Happy Birthday!! (sorry I missed that before!) My birthday's the 13th and someone is going at the same time is having a birthday too!! I would love to go to Disney for my 30th! Maybe we could convince the entire family to come down! I don't know if that would be fun or a total nightmare!

We'll pre order our photopass too so we can save some money there. I like know I've ordered it before we left so I make more of an effort to use it while we're there since I've already paid for it.

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I just saw in on your ticker that you're going for your 30th bday - Happy Birthday!! (sorry I missed that before!) My birthday's the 13th and someone is going at the same time is having a birthday too!! I would love to go to Disney for my 30th! Maybe we could convince the entire family to come down! I don't know if that would be fun or a total nightmare!

We'll pre order our photopass too so we can save some money there. I like know I've ordered it before we left so I make more of an effort to use it while we're there since I've already paid for it.

Thank you! The thought of turning 30 actually is making me physically ill! I want to throw up... I know that is so dumb... lol

 

[loveysbydesign]

Thank you! The thought of turning 30 actually is making me physically ill! I want to throw up... I know that is so dumb... lol

I felt the same exact way when I turned 30. I had a really difficult time dealing with it...I thought I was fine until my bday actually came!