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

[spurk5532]

Can I join the fun. I just found this thread!
*Where are you staying? AKL Savannah Room
*When are you going? November 30-December7
*Who's in your group? Myself, ds(2), my friend Katie and her ds(9)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Our ADR plans aren't all that exciting since I didn't make them until a couple weeks ago but here they are. The Plaza Restaurant, Via Napoli, La Hacienda de San Angel, Liberty Tree Tavern, Prime Time, Shutters, Chef Mickeys
*What are you looking most forward to? Going to Disney with a friend and seeing my almost 3 year old's reaction to meeting the characters.
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Hanging out on the DIS and trying to figure out our plans

 

[Mindy5767]

Can I join the fun. I just found this thread!
*Where are you staying? AKL Savannah Room
*When are you going? November 30-December7
*Who's in your group? Myself, ds(2), my friend Katie and her ds(9)
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Our ADR plans aren't all that exciting since I didn't make them until a couple weeks ago but here they are. The Plaza Restaurant, Via Napoli, La Hacienda de San Angel, Liberty Tree Tavern, Prime Time, Shutters, Chef Mickeys
*What are you looking most forward to? Going to Disney with a friend and seeing my almost 3 year old's reaction to meeting the characters.
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Hanging out on the DIS and trying to figure out our plans

What do you mean your ADR's aren't exciting. Via Napoli is recently opened and it is very exciting. I ate there with my DH and DD8 in August right after it opened. We loved it. La Hacienda is brand new too. I think trying a new restaurant is pretty exciting. The only cautionary note I want to express is Shutters. I'm afraid it recently received a horrible review on the DIS podcast. The food was terrible and the service was very poor. I hope that it isn't as bad as he reviewed it... but I just wanted to let you know so you're informed. I recommend that you check out the dining reviews section and see what other recent diners had to say. That way, if they're all bad, you have time to choose something else. My DH and DD and I ate there, but it was back in March 2008. We had a fine enjoyable experience, but since that was over 2 years ago, things change. I'd be hesitant to try it again after that review. However, Olivia's at the Old Key West, not only got a good review, I have eaten there and I agree. The service is good, food is good and I've never seen it crowded. Its very relaxing. Its also on the same boat launch route from PO.

Have a great trip. We'll be at Saratoga for the week of Thanksgiving, so we'll be there just before you arrive at the World. I'm looking forward to another relaxing Thanksgiving with someone else "Chef Mickey" doing the cooking. That restaurant will be new for me and my family.

 

[spurk5532]

What do you mean your ADR's aren't exciting. Via Napoli is recently opened and it is very exciting. I ate there with my DH and DD8 in August right after it opened. We loved it. La Hacienda is brand new too. I think trying a new restaurant is pretty exciting. The only cautionary note I want to express is Shutters. I'm afraid it recently received a horrible review on the DIS podcast.

I guess you are right they aren't really boring at all. I just felt very limited when making ADRs since I will be with a 2 year old and 9 year old that are picky eaters so I was struggling making decisions. I also have already cancelled the ADR at Shutter's. Thanks for the advice I really didn't know much about it. I don't even know why I made the ressie there anyway. I switched it to Bfast at Boma. I figured I should eat at one of the AKL restaurants since we are staying there and I figured breakfast would be the best for the boys and I have heard great things. I am also excited for Via Napoli even though I am not a huge pizza fan. It looks like such a great place though. I am curious about La Hacienda. I am hoping the food is better than the food I had back in 04 in Mexico. Since it is new I am hoping for some great food.

 

[Mindy5767]

I finally started my trip report from my August trip. The link is in my signature line. finally

 

[Mindy5767]

I guess you are right they aren't really boring at all. I just felt very limited when making ADRs since I will be with a 2 year old and 9 year old that are picky eaters so I was struggling making decisions. I also have already cancelled the ADR at Shutter's. Thanks for the advice I really didn't know much about it. I don't even know why I made the ressie there anyway. I switched it to Bfast at Boma. I figured I should eat at one of the AKL restaurants since we are staying there and I figured breakfast would be the best for the boys and I have heard great things. I am also excited for Via Napoli even though I am not a huge pizza fan. It looks like such a great place though. I am curious about La Hacienda. I am hoping the food is better than the food I had back in 04 in Mexico. Since it is new I am hoping for some great food.

Via Napoli has lots of things other than pizza. I had the eggplant with baked spaghetti and it was wonderful. I have decided to pass on La Hacienda. We do not eat pork or shellfish and there was not alot on the menu that didn't have either. It also looked really pricey. I actually liked the quick-service Mexico restaurant that used to be there. We're hoping to try the Hacienda quick service option for lunch someday. I hope the outdoor tables give a good view of Illuminations because they did before. We had a nice meal there and watched Illuminations.

 

[AuroraMeansDawn]

Where are you staying? POFQ
*When are you going? Nov 17 - 23
*Who's in your group? Myself, DH, DS16, my DN30somthing, DNephew 17
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? 11/18 CM for brunch, SciFi for shakes and snacks, LeCellier for Dinner. 11/19 CP pre-opening breakfast, Ohana for Dinner, 11/20 50s PTC for early lunch, 11/21 Teppan Edo late lunch, 11/22 Final Night Dinner at 1900 PF and 11/23 Departure Breakfast at WCC. Made them all 180 days out and we're totally psyched!
*What are you looking most forward to? It's the first trip for my DN17 who has never been on a real vacation so we're treating him and his mom as an early HS Graduation gift and I cannot WAIT to show him the world. WDW is my happy place and I hope it will be his too.
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? I checked the park levels at touringplans.com and I've read a lot on allears.net
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I changed our flights a few days ago so that instead of arriving at 11:30 p.m. on 11/17 we're getting in at 1:30 in the afternoon and I have thought of a great touring plan for all four parks that evening to help us enjoy our plan later in the week and I am an UBER planner but on our first day we're going to the bus stop and we are going to get on the bus to the first park that comes and go there. It's a huge leap of faith for me but these are bonus hours and they're on a low attendance day so I'd rather use the park admission on that day than our departure day which is supposed to be a 9. I also read a different section of the UG just about every day.

 

[AuroraMeansDawn]

I guess you are right they aren't really boring at all. I just felt very limited when making ADRs since I will be with a 2 year old and 9 year old that are picky eaters so I was struggling making decisions. I also have already cancelled the ADR at Shutter's. Thanks for the advice I really didn't know much about it. I don't even know why I made the ressie there anyway. I switched it to Bfast at Boma. I figured I should eat at one of the AKL restaurants since we are staying there and I figured breakfast would be the best for the boys and I have heard great things. I am also excited for Via Napoli even though I am not a huge pizza fan. It looks like such a great place though. I am curious about La Hacienda. I am hoping the food is better than the food I had back in 04 in Mexico. Since it is new I am hoping for some great food.

ohhhh....breakfast at Boma is incredible and they have lots of choices! I saw you have 50sPTC on your list and we LOVE it. Try the PB&J Milkshake! We make them at home and they're yummo! Chef Mickeys takes a beating on the review boards around here but with kids your children's age it should be wonderful and there is so much on the buffet it's not hard to find something yummy. Sometimes with so many options it's hard to decide and I always end up second guessing myself and wondering if I made the right choice but I promise you that you'll have fun no matter what.

Oh, and one more thing - Get a banana split at Plaza. As Rachel Ray would say -- YUMMMOOOO

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

46 days until the world! i am updating my TP too!

 

[spurk5532]

Thanks Dawn for the advice. My son eats PB&Js nonstop so I will definitely have to check out that shake, it sounds interesting. I love love love banana splits so I will make sure to order one at Plaza.

 

[tsmack78]

Trip is coming up and we are getting ready. Check out the travel agent hours for November. They have changed some of the hours.

 

[ag98]

days check

 

[Mindy5767]

Guess what I got in the mail today?

I got a Photopass card?! I never got one in the mail before. I was like I have a couple photopass cards. This one has the same design on it that the birthday one that we used last time. I am still bummed about that. We had a birthday photopass card that gave us 20% off our order. We activated our account and had 30 days. We got really busy towards the end of the 30 days and accidentally didn't get to the site in time to order our pics. Now they're gone forever!

The photopass letter says to Register this card before your trip to receive special offers and much more!! I'm going to register it RIGHT NOW!! I wonder what they'll offer me?

 

[hscoolfun]

Its been a while since I've been on the boards, so I hope I'm not duplicating info here! Just so excited about the trip I cant wait!

*Where are you staying? POR

*When are you going? Dec 10 - 11 Universal, 12-18 Disney

*Who's in your group? Hubby, Son, Sons Friend

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? We have the restaurants we want, though I'm hoping the times work out around the park plans. Almost everything we wanted to re-do or try is in EPCOT! Have reservations for Rose & Crowns (1st try), San Angel (a favorite), Le Cellier (1st try), Coral Reef (1st try), 50's Prime Time Cafe (1st try), Boma (1st try), Chef Mickey's breakfast (1st try). We know where we are eating Quick service, mostly. Now I need good recommendations for snacks!

*What are you looking most forward to? Vacation with family and just having a great time together!

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Have used a few, but plans mostly finalized once ADRs made, too late to change anything now - no ADRs left at dates, times we would use. This is our first dining plan experience, hope we dont regret it!

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I read the LINES app chat almost every day from iPod and review ride wait times! (I know, I'm a geek)

 

[HappyCrew]

So happy to see people on here for the same time we are going as well - Nov 28-Dec 2nd - It's starting to feel REAL - now I've got some REAL work to do!

 

[HappyCrew]

So happy to see people on here for the same time we are going as well - Nov 28-Dec 2nd - It's starting to feel REAL - now I've got some REAL work to do!

 

[CdnDisneyFan]

*Where are you staying? Pop Century
*When are you going? Nov 15-22
*Who's in your group? Myself and my best friend, aka CdnGoofyFan01
*What are you hoping for ADR's? Whispering Canyon breakfast, Ohana breakfast, Tusker House breakfast, Sci Fi lunch, 50's Prime Time lunch, Fulton's lunch, Garden Grill dinner, Cape May Cafe dinner, Liberty Tree Tavern dinner, Grand Floridian Cafe dinner.
*What are you looking most forward to? The Christmas decorations, MVMCP Nov 19, celebrating my birthday
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Passporter
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Reading guide books, watching Disney dvd's, listening to Disney music, looking at old photos

 

[Sorahana]

*Where are you staying? Pop Century
*When are you going? Nov 16th-22nd
*Who's in your group? Myself, my friend Ashley and her parents and brother, and my friend Jessie. They've all never been before.
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? We're probably not doing any this trip since this is their first time. We are doing the QSDP though ! Yay dining plan!
*What are you looking most forward to? Hanging out with my friends at Disney, being part of their first visit, Christmas decorations, Main Street Electrical Parade, Captain Eo
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? Nope!
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? Made a ticker, listening to more Disney music, browsing here of course.

I am so excited, 23 more days yay .

 

[Sfdff20]

*Where are you staying? Wilderness Lodge
*When are you going? Nov 30 - Dec 8
*Who's in your group? Me, Wife, 2 Daughters 2 + 4, In-Laws, Sis in Law, Family Friend
*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? Pretty much got what we needed thanks to me being up at 6am
*What are you looking most forward to? Seeing the look on the girls faces when the princesses come around and especially for my youngest when we go to meet and greets with Chip and Dale, she tends to get lost in them while giving them a hug!
*Are you using any other site to help you plan? allears, here, and up till recently dvcnews
*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? D-cot!!!

 

[ag98]

How many days?

 

[MamaCoog]

45 DAYS!!!!

*Where are you staying? Pop Century (although it was originally booked for WL, then switched to Poly, then finally to Pop so we could do DxDDP)

*When are you going? Dec 10-17th

*Who's in your group? Me, husband, 4yo son (2nd trip), 13 month old son (1st trip)

*What is everyone hoping for as far as ADRS? I got all of the ADRs that I wanted! This is our first time on any dining plan so we usually only do 1-2 ts so we are trying lots of new stuff this trip.
Breakfast: Cape May, Kona, Ohana, Crystal Palace
Lunch: The Plaza, Les Chefs de France
Dinner: Via Napoli, Cape May, Kona, 50s PT, Ohana, California Grill

*What are you looking most forward to? A little time to escape reality, spend time with family, see all the Christmas decorations, MVMCP, and food, lots and lots of food!

*Are you using any other site to help you plan? WDW official site to make ADRs and allears for menus

*What are you doing to get in the Disney spirit now? I just paid off my trip and of course, I ran straight to DIS to celebrate! I also look at food porn alot and drool over food that tastes as good as it looks on my computer screen.