November Check In 2010

[KCmike]

November 12th for one day. First time to see Christmas at any disney park.

 

[~kathryn~]

We're going 13th-25th (staying offsite).

First ever Disney trip...counting down the hours! Ahhhhh! :

 

[Funball]

HEY TRIP PLANNERS!!!!! guess what? i still have maps avaialble!! even halloween maps!! if you need a set to plan your trips plesae let me know!! it really is a good trip planning too when going to DLR

 

[MattsPrincess]

Just booked our Holiday Tour!!!! The 19th at noon! AND hit the 30 day mark today!!!!

 

[mariezp]

Latest update! 98 lucky Disers heading to Disneyland in November! I can't wait!!!

10/30-11/13 -----lampardcl --------------Park Vue Inn
10/31-11/10 -----auntiegem -------------Hojo
10/31-11/6 ------goofycathy ------------La Quinta
11/1- 11/3 -------Kristina ----------------Hojo
11/1 -11/5 ------Ginger Renae -----------BWPPI ****************** birthday celebration
11/2 -11/7 ------Brady's Mom ------------Hojo
11/3- 11/7-------3TinksAndAnEeyore -----Stovall's Best Western
11/3- 11/8 ------dreamerliz --------------GC & Hilton Anaheim
11/4-11/14 ------scrappychar ------------Hojo *****************anniversary celebration
11/5- 11/6 ------letthembelittle ----------????
11/5- 11/6 ------rmom -------------------Anaheim DI&S *********************solo trip!
11/5 -11/8 ------Always Dream -----------DLH
11/6 -11/12 -----Bumble Bee Tuna --------GCH ************************ DD's 1st trip!
11/6 -11/13 -----Littleprincess2010 -------Hojo **************** DD birthday celebration
11/6- 11/15 -----VallCopen --------------VGC
11/7- 11/13 -----godalejunior ------------VGC
11/7- 11/15 -----tracyvansmith ----------Paradise Pier **********two birthday celebrations
11/10-11/13 -----Fire Ohana--------------GCH
11/10-11/13 -----RedRosePrincess --------Paradise Pier ************* birthday celebration
11/10-11/14 -----raftislander -------------Hojo
11/10-11/14 -----LV Disney Fan(atic) -----GCH
11/10-11/14 -----Brillig -------------------Paradise Pier
11/10-11/15 -----DisneyHeather ----------VGC
11/10-11/15 -----splash5 ----------------DLH ******************anniversary celebration
11/10-11/17 -----jessicaerv --------------GCH ******************* birthday celebration
11/10-11/17 -----blyday -----------------Travelodge Anaheim International Inn
11/10-11/18 -----Aussie Princess ---------Hojo
11/10-11/26 -----mariezp ----------------Anaheim DI&S
11/11-11/14 -----justliketink -------------DLR
11/11-11/14 -----WeluvDisneyland --------Hampton Inn & Suites
11/11-11/14 -----Katink ------------------GCH and Tropicana Inn
11/11-11/14 -----PinkBudgie -------------CCI
11/11-11/15 -----Bread&Butterflies -------HoJo
11/11-11/15 -----BeautyAndTheBeast22 --GCH
11/11-11/20 -----wdwfan22 --------------Hojo
11/11-11/21 -----Ariel224 ----------------Hojo/condo
11/12 ------KCmike
11/12-11/14 -----noga -------------------Carousel Inn ************DD birthday celebration
11/12-11/19------billwendy ---------------Hojo
11/12-11/21 -----Oregonluvsdisney -------Hojo
11-12/11-21 -----The Orchid -------------DLH
11/13-11/15 -----DizMe ------------------GCH
11/13-11/17 -----letitsnow ---------------Hojo
11/13-11/19 -----Seaera -----------------DLH
11/13-11/20 -----kristenandrick ----------BWPPI ****88********************first trip!
11/13-11/20 -----stormys ----------------Hojo
11/13-11/21 -----ams1201 ---------------Hojo
11/13-11/25 -----~kathryn~ -------------????
11/14-11/19 -----fostapeepz -------------Desert Palm Inn & Suites ************first trip!
11/15-11/19 -----ACDSNY ----------------VGC
11/15-11/19 -----kprincesskate -----------???? ******************* birthday celebration
11/15-11/19 -----Queenbillabong ---------DLH ***********************sister's first trip!
11/15-11/19 -----mirla122 ---------------GCH
11/15-11/20 -----Think I'm Tink ----------DLH ******************anniversary celebration
11/16-11/20 ---- -KT- -------------------Anaheim Plaza ***********anniversary celebration
11/17-11/19 -----StephNJer --------------Hojo
11/17-11/20 -----Cagirl767 ---------------Residence Inn
11/17-11/21 -----calanniebu -------------HoJo
11/18-11/20 -----CruisinEars -------------Red Lion **************DD birthday celebration
11/18-11/20 -----3Minnies1Mickey ------- Hojo
11/18-11/20 -----mvf-m11c --------------Stovall's Best Western
11/18-11/21 -----IndayMichelle -----------Paradise Pier
11/18-11/22 -----MattsPrincess ----------Carousel Inn
11/18-11/27 -----MrsPMC00 --------------Residence Inn *****first trip/anniversary/birthday
11/19-11/23 -----Dinder1 -----------------Hojo
11/19-11/28 -----King_of_FastPass -------????
11/20-11/21 -----LisaCat -----------------BW Park Vue
11/20-11/25 -----Jrsy Boy ----------------Hojo
11/21-11/23 -----gaucho2000 ------------????
11/21-11/24 -----LuLusApple -------------w/family
11/21-11/27 -----Princess Row -----------????
11/21-11/27 -----dcaprio ----------------????
11/23-11/27 -----Goofy_Mom -------------Camelot Inn
11/23-11/30 -----ShellyMouse ------------Hojo **************** DD birthday celebration
11/24-11/27 -----DisneyMomma81 --------HoJo
11/24-11/28 -----DisneyParkFan ----------DLH
11/24-11/28 -----Hollyster2 --------------????
11/24-11/28 -----kylie71 -----------------Red Lion
11/24-11/29 -----mom2dzb ---------------VGC
11/24- 12/1 -----crzy4my2 ---------------CBR *****************anniversary celebration
11/25-11/27 -----Gidget -----------------Anaheim Resort RV park ** DS birthday celebration
11/25- 12/5 -----FlameGirl ----------------BWPPI
11/26-11/28 -----Justsyd2 ---------------Carousel Inn ****************** DH's 1st trip!
11/26-11/28 -----mamaofthree -----------HoJo
11-26-11/29 -----Alinasan ----------------Red Lion
11/26- 12/7 ------darren123 --------------Alpine Inn ********** DS Graduation celebration
11/27-11/30 or 11/29-12/2 - kailuagirl -----GCH
11/27- 12/1 ------hockey mom ------------VGC *************************** first trip!
11/28-11/30 -----calanniebu --------------GCH
11/28-12/1 ------tlynk -------------------DLH
11/28-12/3 ------DizDragonfly ------------VGC ******************* birthday celebration
11/28-12/3 ------ccb1212 ----------------Hojo
11/28-12/5-------smiley_face2 -----------HoJo *****************anniversary celebration
11/28-12/5 ------1Mouse2RulethemAll -----DLH
11/28-12/5 ------goldies 5 ----------------GCH **************** DS birthday celebration
11/28-12/6 ------ILuv2travel2 ------------Park Vue Inn
11/29-12/3 ------briggscreek -------------Hojo
11/29-12/6 ------Todd Lee ---------------w/family

 

[mariezp]

I REALLY need to get back over here more often! I have been trying to get caught back up for days! It sure makes it harder when I stay gone longer. I STILL need to remedy that! Anyway, looks like I counted 10 new travelers! Bet me make OVER 100 by the time November gets here!

Hey Mariezp, thanks for keeping this thread going

We're getting more and more excited, picked up a 2nd hand Disney animated movie Trivial Pursuit game. Going to be playing that lots over the next 21 days!! Yep, 24 days until we leave

You are certainly welcome! Gives me something to do to pass the next 21 days!
Guess I owe you a thank you,.... I think.

When I mentioned that you had talked about finding your game to my son he told me I needed to get one too! So off I went..... did a little search on ebay.... should never have done that. Do you have any idea how many different Disney version games there are? So I did NOT end up with a trivial pursuit but I did end up buying a Disney Magic Kingdom Board Game (I think I goofed here cause it's Magic Kingdom but the castle on the box looks like DL.), Splash Mountain Sorry, and the Pirates Game of Life. Guess I will now have plenty to help pass me pass the time!

35 days till my 8th anniversary trip with the BF. So excited, we are going to eat at Ariels Grotto for our special dinner. We are going to be there the 16th-20th and are staying at the Anaheim Plaza hotel. We are leaving at 6am on the 16th so we get down south super early to have a full day at DL. I am so bummed that Jungle Cruise will be closed till the 18th but thankfully the park is open regular hours that day.

Oh boy, an anniversary trip! Sounds like a good excuse to me.

Of course, to me anything would be a good reason to go to the park. Happy early anniversary! Ariel's sounds like a great choice although I have never eaten there for dinner. Too bad about JC but at least it will reopen before you leave.

I've switched my hotel. I was able to get in at Stovall's Best Western with the conference rates. The Hojo's entertainment rate is still better, but it will be nice to have my hotel room just one block instead of one mile from the conference center. That means I'll be able to run my conference stuff back to my hotel before making my way into the park. I had been thinking I'd have to bring a backpack with a day's supplies and to carry all my conference stuff to the parks with me in the evening so I wouldn't waste time with making the mile trek up Harbor to drop notebooks, notes, etc. at Hojo's.

The other bit of news is that my DH and DDs may be joining me for the weekend. I don't think a day has gone by since we got back from our trip last month that our 4 year old hasn't asked "When are we going back to Disneyland?" We'll be going for a daytrip in December with extended family, but it would be nice if the rest of the family could get a little more use out of our APs before they expire at the beginning of December.

Can't say as I blame you for switching hotels. I'm pretty sure I would be willing to pay a little extra for the convience of not having to tote extra baggage everyday. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your DH and DDs get to make it for the weekend and that you get to get some more time in on those APs.

47 days left for me. First time DD (will be 3 just before we go) has really started talking about the airplane and going to Disneyland.

DS6 is very excited to ride Indiana Jones for the first time!

I bet it is precious when your DD talks about DD. They sure are smart even by the time they are 3! Yeah for DS's first ride on Indy. My DD is 10 and still not brave enough yet. I don't mind cause I love all the kiddie rides best myself.

17 days until we leave for our vacation.

You are getting so close!!!! Almost time to start packing!

I just made reservation at DI&S, so I will be there Nov 5 & 6. It will be just me, myself and I - no children, no adults, no one else to worry about for a whole day and a half. Maybe I will finially get to see everything in both parks.

We will be staying at Desert Inn too but will miss you by a few days. We arrive on the 10th. I am so envious! I would love even a day all to myself in the park. Hope you have a fabulous solo trip!

Hi neighbor we're in the N Ogden area

Yay for a 1st timer and being tall enough for Indy ~ DD was *finally* this past July *her 7th B-day trip ~ she's pretty short*

Sounds like there are a bunch of brave kiddos around here!

eeek! We're getting so close! I just made reservations for a Character breakfast at Plaza Inn, and lunch at Blue Bayou. Now I just need to figure out what we're going to do with WOC. I'm thinking picnic meals, but not sure. I have a LOT of reading up to do on that and feel a little overwhelmed. The past few months have flown by and I haven't been to the boards in weeks! Also going to order our annual passes soon which I am SO excited about.

Good choices! Both are our favorites and what we have decided to do on Thanksgiving Day. I agree that the WOC meal is a little more complicated. I hope we all get to look back on it and think "Boy, it was sure worth it!" Hope we see

more of you around here before your trip.

Nov. 2-9 @ POR, 20 more days

20 days will pass in no time. Have a magical time.

We just booked out A walk in walt's footsteps tour for our first day at the parks on the 11th Nov - was going to do this on the sunday but they dont do them on the sunday so our sunday was now opened up so we can choose between saturday and sunday for MM.

Only 1 more thing to book and thats it!!!

I hope you love the tour! We have enjoyed every one we have ever taken. I didn't remember that they did not do tours on Sunday. Must make a note of that in case we decide to take a tour in the furture. Anyway, hope you get a great tour guide and are lucky enough to get a small group.

Down to the last month!
Airline tickets- check
Hojo's ressies- check
annual pass for me PH for DD- check
AG WOC resrvations - check
Other PS ressies made- check
Chase Disney reward card ordered- check
Holiday tour ressies - checked off today for Nov 12th!

Need to do my Tie dye Mickey shirt in red and green!

One month does make it sound much closer! Sounds like you have everything pretty much in order! Thanks for the reminder on the Disney Rewards... I got ours ordered. DH has one account and I have another so we get to double up! Be sure to post a pic of your tie dye Mickey shirt. I would love to see it!

Yeah! We are going in Nov. after all! We just made reservations at CCI last night! We are going Nov 11-14. I'm sure it will be very crowded there then, but I guess that's the way it goes.

So glad you were able to make it work out so you could go! It might be crowded but it will be still be worth it!

You're a vet on this site so Im sure you know of it, but you could try RideMax to help deal with the crowds

Never tried RideMax personally but I could see where it would be useful if a person has a limited amount of time to spend in the park.

WOO HOO! Staying at the CCI too....Life is good.

Straighten me out here. I've got you down for Hojo. Will you be doing a split stay? Just trying to make sure I've got it all posted correctly.

Dneyland HERE WE COME! For the fourth year in a row we are going ALL of Thanksgiving week. Begining the 21 a sunday and coming back that next saturday! WooHOO! We made ALL of the character breafasts/lunch/dinners and we also made plans for the character meal for thanksgiving in the Ballroom at DLH! :] We are very excited!

Sounds like one very busy week with lots and lots of fun! Let me know where you are staying and I will add it to the list.

Yes, thanks for the idea. I have tried Ridemax before. And I kind of have the gist of how it goes. We ended up not following the plan exactly but I learned when the best times to hit certain rides was. However, we have learned that if you get there at opening and collect FPs you can still do pretty well. We went on New Years Day once it was PACKED just trying to walk somewhere.

This past summer we noticed that the crowds were different than past summers due to WOC. DCA was more crowded than I've ever seen it. I'm wondering if Ridemax has had time to take into account the new crowd patterns yet.

Sounds like you will have everything under control! If you survived New Years Day I think this trip should be a breeze!

I hadn't thought of the crowd changes and how those would effect RideMax. I was considering getting it as a just in case, but I think we'll follow the FP plan like you did and just wing it

That is one flaw with RideMax. It can provide best guesses due to past history but it can still only predict what the current day may bring. Good to see that all the changes going on in CA are making a big enough impact on crowds to change things up. We have always liked CA anyway but I am really looking forward to seeing all the new stuff coming.

Well, maybe they have accounted for the changes. Or maybe the patterns haven't changed as much as I thought. I don't know. It was just something I was wondering about. I would be interested to hear from people who have used it recently during crowded times.

I have my must-rides for this time of year that we will hit first, and will have low expectations about anything else.

I got an idea!

I will volunteer to be a human guinea pig and go to the park and check out the crowd level.... all for the sake of research, of course! It sounds like you have the right outlook for dealing with crowds so that you should not come away dissappointed.

19 more sleepS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How cool is that!! I think I'd be happy even I never left the hotel!!!!!!!!!

I know what you mean! I am just ready for a break from reality! Just some rest would be great..... but ahhh what the heck... time in the park will be even better!

We're leaving Nov 17, staying at the HOJO.... in DL the 19th-23rd. Hope the crowds aren't TOO terrible! Can't wait to enjoy Christmastime in DL!

Another happy traveler heading for the park and Hojo. Your dates should be pretty good for a little less crowds in the park. The official Christmas season will begin a week before you get there so that should help reduce that crowd and, hopefully, you will be a few days early to beat the big Thanksgiving crowd. Still totally doable and just seeing the park for Christmastime should will help make it all worth it!

to the November Thread

Hope you have a great time in the parks and that the crowds are managable for you.


And just wanted to add that Im super stoked we are down to the 3 WEEK MARK!!!

3 weeks is good! That's where we are at now which must mean you are even closer!

Just booked BW Stovalls on Nov. 18-20. I just can't stay away from the Holiday season at DL this year when I am going to WDW in December for the Holiday season. I mostly don't go in November, but it will be very nice to see how DL is during November.

November is NICE!!! You are going to love it! The weather is mild. The crowds are manageable. The park is beautiful! What's not to enjoy?

Welcome!

You should be full of holiday magic after two trips! Have a great time!

2 trips! Now THAT would really be something!

 

[mariezp]

Since rain is forecasted for next week, we are postponing our trip until November 17-20. I think my kids would rather see the holiday decors anyway, although they'll be disappointed we aren't going next week. The rain would freak them out though.

Staying at Residence Inn! (our usual or Homewood)

Does anyone know if weekdays in November will be ultra crowded????

I bet you will enjoy the holiday offerings but for future reference rain in the park can be a good thing.

It usually does not last very long and is great for thinning out crowds. The park is beautiful with wet shiny streets. We have actually only gotten rained on a few times and would actually love to see another rainy day in the park. Just another something special. Anyway, I'll get your new plans updated. Just guessing... November is usually a great time BUT the crowds have been shifting so much that I don't think anyone can really be 100% certain just how crowded it will be. Weekdays are always better than weekends. We have taken the majority of our trips in November and love it!

I bought some vinyalmation pins on ebay yesterday to add to our lanyards and keep some of the nice pins we bought last trip at home *** we cant to get more into trading this time.

Double checked their origin and they were bought at the parks... AUD$12.50 for 4 pins am stoked

Sounds like fun! We haven't ever gotten started on pin trading yet but it's probably just a matter of time! Have fun!

Good luck trading for some good ones!

30 days now, I can't wait!

An excellent number but getting into the 20s is going to be even better!

We are headed out ro DL for Thanksgiving - 21st to 27th. We are all so excited!

We will be there too! Have you ever been in the park for TG? This will be our first time and I am so excited! Maybe we will bump into each other! Let me know where you are staying and I will add it to the list.

Almost November guys !!!! Hoping for nice weather! Last time there March 2009 we had a rainy day and really it was awesome. We bought those fun poncho's and no complaints...!!

16 more sleeps

Can you believe just how fast November IS getting here? Not much longer now! I see you know about those rainy days too.

We had a blast! The skies clear up and then it is so pretty.

Crossing my fingers for good weather too!! 18 days to go, and we're considering cancelling our tickets and buying through disney to get 6 days instead of the 5 we got through LMT. Im the worst waffler I know, cannot make a decision without changing my mind 6 times!!

6 sounds better to me! I don't know if I have made 6 changes to our plans but I do have the same problem of changing my mind plenty. Oh well, as long as it all works out, right?

36 days for us!! We are so Excited to see the park's all decorated for Christmas!!

It is a beautiful thing to behold!!!

November 12th for one day. First time to see Christmas at any disney park.

I've seen you around here so long I would have assumed by now that you had definitely been to the park during the holiday season! Yay for the first time! Now let's see if it makes you want to head back for more....

We're going 13th-25th (staying offsite).

First ever Disney trip...counting down the hours! Ahhhhh!

How exciting! First trips are so amazing! I hope this is the first of many trips to come!

Will you be spending all your time at the parks? Let me know where you are staying and I will add it to the list.

HEY TRIP PLANNERS!!!!! guess what? i still have maps avaialble!! even halloween maps!! if you need a set to plan your trips plesae let me know!! it really is a good trip planning too when going to DLR

Yay for more maps!

Just booked our Holiday Tour!!!! The 19th at noon! AND hit the 30 day mark today!!!!

on both the tour and your trip getting so close!

 

[ardenandjacksmom]

I meant to jump on this thread before!

Our trip is scheduled for 24-28 November (with two days' driving on either side--)

We'll be at the HoJo .

Dining Plans so far are:

25th: Dinner at Storyteller's
26th: Breakfast at Plaza Inn with Minnie and Friends

It's our FIRST DL trip so we're super excited!

 

[tracyvansmith]

We are on the Big count down now.

10​

More days until we leave for our holiday!

 

[goofycathy]

10 days, 23 hours and 2 minutes! can hardly wait, im so excited!!!

 

[Funball]

ºoº Trip Planners to DLRºoº

Thinking of going to DLR? I have maps for that! Both parks DCA and DLR. I still have Halloween covers and World of Color covers!!!

If you’d like a set please pm me with your address!

Thanks,
Funball!!

 

[kj4ever18]

Just got our tickets and booked our room!
We will be there 11/25/2010-11/26/2010
And we will be staying at the Ramada maingate.the one across the park

 

[alwaysmb20]

We'll be there Nov. 25-28, staying at HoJo's.

First trip sans child! (Not really a child anymore, he's 18 and the thought of going to Disneyland with mom and dad makes him break out in hives! )

This will be hubby's first time for California Adventure. I wonder what he'll think?

Can't wait!

 

[Fire Ohana]

Woot! The UPS man came today with our travel documents!!!!!
3 weeks away..so need this trip...looking forward to it!

 

[RedRosePrincess]

Woot! The UPS man came today with our travel documents!!!!!
3 weeks away..so need this trip...looking forward to it!

The UPS man came to my house today too!! I can't believe we're so close now.

 

[tracyvansmith]

Just saw this thread and thought I would share.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2576990

 

[Littleprincess2010]

Just saw this thread and thought I would share.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2576990

This is a sweet deal!! Can't wait to pick it up, those stock photos are amazing!!

 

[Littleprincess2010]

You are certainly welcome! Gives me something to do to pass the next 21 days!
Guess I owe you a thank you,.... I think.

When I mentioned that you had talked about finding your game to my son he told me I needed to get one too! So off I went..... did a little search on ebay.... should never have done that. Do you have any idea how many different Disney version games there are? So I did NOT end up with a trivial pursuit but I did end up buying a Disney Magic Kingdom Board Game (I think I goofed here cause it's Magic Kingdom but the castle on the box looks like DL.), Splash Mountain Sorry, and the Pirates Game of Life. Guess I will now have plenty to help pass me pass the time!

Your welcome We've played ours a few times now, but most of our time is being taken up watching Disney Movies that my DD has never seen. The games you got sound so cool!! Did you pick them up new or 2nd hand?

 

[noga]

It's 3 weeks for us. Can't hardly wait.
We did change out hotel and are now staying at Fairfiled Inn.
We have breakfast on DD's bday at Plaza Inn, WOC picnics are ordered, and reservations at BBB for DD.
Question: is BBB really worth it? My DD is a girly girl, but I am still wondering from the hairstyles that I have seen if it's worth it.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

It's 3 weeks for us. Can't hardly wait.
We did change out hotel and are now staying at Fairfiled Inn.
We have breakfast on DD's bday at Plaza Inn, WOC picnics are ordered, and reservations at BBB for DD.
Question: is BBB really worth it? My DD is a girly girl, but I am still wondering from the hairstyles that I have seen if it's worth it.

I took my DD last July, she was 8 and loved it. The Fairy in Training did a great job and made my DD feel like she was the only one in the salon. You get to keep the makeup case they use and the nail polish a hair piece they put in the hair is all done up (not just put it, but styled) the brush they use and some costume jewels. You get a sash and a sinch bag to haul all your loot it. She was there for an hour, aftwards she was complemented on her princess do all over the parks. The way they styled hair left curls in it the next day and she still had a massive amount of pixie dust in her hair so I was able to use the curls to do her hair the next day, people complemented her hair the next day. All in all, I'ld say it was a well spent $50.