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

[dato63]

I don't so many things being up in the air! I know things will change several more times before we get there and I'll be glued to the DIS for the entire time until we leave to figure out what's closed and open and all that. We're staying our full 10 days either way but may go to Sea World or something for a day if Disney isn't cooperating. I'm glad they're "ahead" of schedule with what they thought but it's frustrating to have information constantly changing. It certainly makes the die hard planners like myself sick to their stomachs trying to plan everything out and not knowing how things are gonna be. I'm hoping for the best and trying to remain positive...I don't know how long I'll be able to.

There are tons of other things to do in Disney both with or without that day for your ticket. I'm sure we can all give you lots of ideas on how to full that time you were gonna spend at the MK if things don't work out and stuff's closed.

We are staying at FW - so had planned some down time already. I had not thought about Sea World though - I may have to look into that one. Thanks!

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

so thrilled, we decided to head down 1 day earlier! So that means 1 more day in Disney and 1 day closer to leaving lol!!

 

[newtodis]

so thrilled, we decided to head down 1 day earlier! So that means 1 more day in Disney and 1 day closer to leaving lol!!

That's awesome! I'll update the first post for you!

dato3 - no problem! I guess I look at it as you're already down there, see what else is available.

 

[princess-rn]

Thanks so much for the info on kids dining guys! I had a feeling it was what I thought..but just wanted to see if anyone else knew anything different. Oh well!

NOw..on a different note..what's this about Toontown closing?? Where have I been to have missed this???? I know they are doing a major updating for 2013...but didn't know they were starting to close things this early!! What all is closing..or where can I go to find out??

Thanks!

 

[lee_d]

Thanks so much for the info on kids dining guys! I had a feeling it was what I thought..but just wanted to see if anyone else knew anything different. Oh well!

NOw..on a different note..what's this about Toontown closing?? Where have I been to have missed this???? I know they are doing a major updating for 2013...but didn't know they were starting to close things this early!! What all is closing..or where can I go to find out??

Thanks!

this link might help a little on the closings? Its Disney's Blog

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

Hope this helps

 

[newtodis]

Thanks so much for the info on kids dining guys! I had a feeling it was what I thought..but just wanted to see if anyone else knew anything different. Oh well!

NOw..on a different note..what's this about Toontown closing?? Where have I been to have missed this???? I know they are doing a major updating for 2013...but didn't know they were starting to close things this early!! What all is closing..or where can I go to find out??

Thanks!

There's also a link a couple of pages back in this thread that has the "official" thread for the changes here on the DIS...a lot of it is rumor at this point and until people start coming back and posting what they're seeing and being told, we just don't know much right now unfortunetly.

 

[tsmack78]

Thanks so much for the info on kids dining guys! I had a feeling it was what I thought..but just wanted to see if anyone else knew anything different. Oh well!

NOw..on a different note..what's this about Toontown closing?? Where have I been to have missed this???? I know they are doing a major updating for 2013...but didn't know they were starting to close things this early!! What all is closing..or where can I go to find out??

Thanks!

I am also having my 10 year Ann. this year. It is in July, but we going to the World for Thanksgiving week. We trying to do MVMCP this year, we have never done it before. Waiting on those November dates to open up and waiting for May to make my ADR's. Are yall doing the dining plan?

 

[princess-rn]

this link might help a little on the closings? Its Disney's Blog

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

Hope this helps

Thanks so much!

There's also a link a couple of pages back in this thread that has the "official" thread for the changes here on the DIS...a lot of it is rumor at this point and until people start coming back and posting what they're seeing and being told, we just don't know much right now unfortunetly.

Yeah..so far all I've seen are a bunch of inconsistent rumors. I know things will be different when we go...but hope it's not too much so.

I am also having my 10 year Ann. this year. It is in July, but we going to the World for Thanksgiving week. We trying to do MVMCP this year, we have never done it before. Waiting on those November dates to open up and waiting for May to make my ADR's. Are yall doing the dining plan?

Happy Anniversary!!!!! 2000 was a great year to get married! I HIGHLY suggest MVMCP! Super cute and very fun! Yes we are doing the dining plan. We LOVE the dining plan. Our only complaint is the whole kids eat from the kids menu thing..I may call and see if we could possible get him upgraded to an adult dining...but then again I may just eat the kids meal at lunch and save my appetite for our wonderful dinner ADRS!! Let me know if you need any dining suggestions!

 

[lee_d]

I have a question on FP during the times we are going.. 12/5 - 12/12
Based on previous years crowd levels and the time being a "value season", is there an issue on gettiNg FP?
basically are they needed for this time frame? (we will be visiting most of the parks during the week)
Are the lines are pretty manageable during this time to not worry with FP?

ty

 

[THEVACATIONFAMILY]

I have a question on FP during the times we are going.. 12/5 - 12/12
Based on previous years crowd levels and the time being a "value season", is there an issue on gettiNg FP?
basically are they needed for this time frame? (we will be visiting most of the parks during the week)
Are the lines are pretty manageable during this time to not worry with FP?

ty

Basically, it depends on the ride, but FP's are still needed, there could be a crowd for one ride. Being that we went in around that time some years ago, we really didn't need it, but on the popular rides, we used it sometimes. I really hope this answers your question, or maybe someone has an up to date answer. Have a Magical Day.

 

[lee_d]

Basically, it depends on the ride, but FP's are still needed, there could be a crowd for one ride. Being that we went in around that time some years ago, we really didn't need it, but on the popular rides, we used it sometimes. I really hope this answers your question, or maybe someone has an up to date answer. Have a Magical Day.

thanks!! I was guessing that to be true... the last time we went was in 98' so I have been out of the loop for awhile..

 

[MomofKatie]

thanks!! I was guessing that to be true... the last time we went was in 98' so I have been out of the loop for awhile..

We also go at "off" times- we usually only need a few FPs per trip. We always get Soarin', Expedition Everest, and Toy Story Mania- usually get Space Mtn and Peter Pan, too. Most others are OK not to get FP's (if we get to the parks at rope drop and do the big headliners in the first 2 hours or so).

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Just popping in to say hello

 

[THEVACATIONFAMILY]

Just popping in to say hello

You and your family must be professional Disney Fans, very nice pictures of 2009, and your own website too . My wife and I need to do something like that. Well just didn't want to seem rude and not say Hello to you as well. So. Hello. . Have a Magical Day.

 

[THEVACATIONFAMILY]

Does anyone know when and or if Disney will be distributing their "DINING CODE PINS" for the fall or for winter, such as Nov/Dec. dates? ? Need help with this one, and if you happen to have one, please PM it to me, please. THANKS. Have a Magical Day.

 

[Melodious]

Is it too late to jump on this bandwagon?

*Where are you staying? POFQ (my mom just figured out they don't serve beignets at all of the resorts)

*When are you going? Nov 13-23, but we're still waiting on flight information

*Who's in your group? Me (26), DM (57), and my friend (26) will join us for a week

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? We're hoping to try lots of new things, Tea at the GF, Raglan Road, LTT, CP at 8:05 am, California Grill, Biergarten, Akershus, Rose and Crown, Le Chefs de France, Mama Melrose Fantasmic pkg

*What are you looking most forward to? Ummm currently I'm volunteering for a year in Liberia and we're going to the World about a week after I return home to celebrate, so I'm looking forward to spending time with my mom...and having edible food, pavement, comfy beds, security We've never done F&W or MVMCP so we hope to fit in one day of each. And all the rides, of course

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Just the Disney site, really

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Just reading these boards obsessively, I really have learned so much and we're going to do so much more than we normally do because of everyone's help here. I should probably stop looking at the restaurant boards though as I eat my oily rice

I'm also waiting to see if we get a pin or if there will a promotion for that time period. I don't really know why since we're going to do all this stuff anyway, but it would be really nice to cut down the cost.

 

[abdb]

We'll be heading down on Nov 25 too...sounds like it may be a busy week.

 

[princess-rn]

I have a question on FP during the times we are going.. 12/5 - 12/12
Based on previous years crowd levels and the time being a "value season", is there an issue on gettiNg FP?
basically are they needed for this time frame? (we will be visiting most of the parks during the week)
Are the lines are pretty manageable during this time to not worry with FP?

ty

We were there almost that exact time in 2007 and we had no problem at all with the rides. We were very worried with all the "Pop Warner kids" being down there and so many people had bad experiences with them previously..but we didn't notice anything. We do utilize FPs on our favorite rides..but it was mainly so we could ride our favorites multiple times.

 

[newtodis]

Happy Easter Everyone! It's April...hopefully some November hours will be out soon then a few short weeks until the December hours. I know I'll be agonizing over what days to spend at which park and stress about it each time they change the times before we leave!

 

[newtodis]

I have a question on FP during the times we are going.. 12/5 - 12/12
Based on previous years crowd levels and the time being a "value season", is there an issue on gettiNg FP?
basically are they needed for this time frame? (we will be visiting most of the parks during the week)
Are the lines are pretty manageable during this time to not worry with FP?

ty

Two years ago when we went we still used FPs for some things - especially TSM. Like others have said, it depends mainly on when you go and what you're wanting to ride.

Does anyone know when and or if Disney will be distributing their "DINING CODE PINS" for the fall or for winter, such as Nov/Dec. dates? ? Need help with this one, and if you happen to have one, please PM it to me, please. THANKS. Have a Magical Day.

It seems like it was the end of summer a couple of years ago when we went and I was paying attention to that. I think you'll have a little bit to wait if they release the codes this year. I would think with the construction and stuff going on, they'll have to do something to keep people in through the end of the year.

Is it too late to jump on this bandwagon?

Of course not! I added it to the first post for you!

We'll be heading down on Nov 25 too...sounds like it may be a busy week.

I think we DISsers will make up half the population that week! We'll all be on the same "plan" of rope drop and resting so we should all be able to get a lot done!!