Thanks for reminding me about CBR. I think that one may actually be cheaper. Now I get to compare the two to see which one seems better for us since we haven't been to either. I looked for cabins at the Fort Wilderness but all I see are spots to put your own camper or a tent. I do not see anything mentioned about cabins.
Fort Wilderness does have cabins. They are typically priced more than two rooms at a value. You should be able to see them as an option under Fort Wilderness.
I am trying to decide between Oct 2017 or Feb 2018. We have been during both months b4 & wouldn't mind doing either again. I am leaning towards Feb, but we would be arriving at the end of Mardi Gras week & beginning of Pres weekend. I am afraid that would make it more crowded than we would like.
I was in WDW the week prior to and leading into President's Day weekend. It got really crowded in the parks starting on the Thursday leading into the Monday holiday.
Planning June 2018
I am looking at going in June 2018 too. I thought all of us who are planning June 2018 trips could possibly open a June 2018 thread if there isn't one already.
It's official! We are booked for 11 nights in June 2018 at Port Orleans - Riverside.
Woo HOO! Booked for June!
We are 5 as well. We haven't been since 2013 Ans are on the 5 year plan, lol! My DH went to Orlando for work last October and FaceTimed us from the WOD so we could pick what we wanted. He is probably going back this October which we couldn't even go for the weekend d/t HS soccer and then he said next March.
We will stay at the Poly again and I am possibly going to do a DVC just for the 2 bathrooms.
GREAT!
I know what it is like to have a long time between trips. I have not been since 2014 and am really hoping for 2018 but it might be pushed back to 2019 which will make it five years between trips. UGG!
We booked our trip around the end of the school year for the kids and comp soccer tryouts - I'm not looking forward to being there in the heat of June. We are going to do rope drop, swim in the afternoon, and return to a park in the evening - at least with 11 nights I won't feel rushed. Two bathrooms would be nice, but my kids are just happy that they don't have to fight over who sleeps on the air mattress. Two of my kids have been to WDW in the last few years with their grandma and my husband and I haven't been since 1997 when I was a cast member at
Disneyland. It will be the first time for my youngest, but we are seasoned Disneyland Resort folks.
June is doable if you just plan for it, like you are doing.
Yipee!
We have our dates locked in and started our split direct deposit from work into the "Disney Account" like we always do about a year out. We are planning on the poly for 2 weeks in june of 2018
Great idea to have a Disney account to help you save for the trip.
Planning a trip the second week of June for DD's 13th birthday & taking SIL & her family of seven. We've been planning this trip for two years already. We'll be staying at All-Star Sports in three rooms.
Sounds like a fun trip with extended family. I always have thought it would be fun to be at WDW with extended family or friends but so far I have only been with just my immediate family.
I'm waiting with the FD hopefuls to see what the offers are this year, to try and guess what they might be for next year! Everyone is excited with anticipation! It keeps me in the Disney loop. I think people are sick of me talking about it. My sister is going this year with her grandkids for spring break. She isn't excited at all! I mean, she'll definitely enjoy seeing her grandkids having fun, but she has no interest in Disney. She's not sure which days she's even going. She doesn't care about any of the rides or where they are going to eat. It's just mind boggling to me, but I guess she just isn't Disney material...LOL.
I have to agree with you, it really surprises me when someone is going and just shows no interest in it. I want to jump up and down and beg that person to change places with me for the week.
First post from me in forever, glad to be back!
June 2018 for us, celebrating our daughter's high school graduation. Told my daughter yesterday to start figuring out where she wants to stay as we will be able to book in a few months, so we are starting to get excited. That's the beauty of Disney vacations...you get to plan them for a full year ahead of time...really get your money's worth!
Andy
True - Disney planning is part of the fun of the vacation!
Going in the Summer 2018, grandson's graduation. We managed to get almost every one of the adult kids and grandkids to commit...all except my youngest, single son, who doesn't plan anything ahead, so a year out is impossible for him...LOL. I even tried to guilt him into going...no luck. It would be the first time since my kids were little that we are all on vacation together. Fingers crossed!
He needs to get onboard. I am sure if he chooses not to go, he will regret it. It is really hard to get everyone together the older people get. Good luck convincing him to go.
We are going June 2018. Hoping to stay CBR again but depends on construction. Thanks
@patches07 for June 22nd update!!!!
Yea, for June!
Just booked our package for June 2018! Staying 5 days/6 nights @ All Star Sports: our family of three & SIL's family of 7.
Great - hope to see you there in June 2018 myself.
Just booked July 2-5 at CSR. DH doesn't know yet
but I'm turning 60 next year and going to WDW for the 4th of July and Christmas week has always been my dream so in addition to the 4th, I'm also planning next Christmas. Worse case scenario the 4th of July trip will become my first solo.
Good for you! If your husband doesn't join you, I am sure there will be opportunities for DIS meets when you are there. I often think about going on a solo trip myself.