NOVEMBER 2012 Trip Planners Part 2~yes there IS another!

[natter]

I will definitely be looking into getting a VB hipster for this trip...the mini one I have is just not big enough...not that I will carry everything but one big enough for my camera- wristlet wallet, hair brush and a few small items. I wonder when the fall patterns will come out?? I need to go on the website and look again. I am so excited for this trip.

VB Fall patterns are coming out in two different releases. On June 28th they will release Va Va Bloom, Indigo Pop, and Paisley Meets Plaid. Then on August 30th the remaining 3; Canyon, Portobello Road, and Provincial will be released. Here is a link to a website that has a quick video of the new patterns. http://www.ohmyvera.com/2012/04/vera-bradley-fall-2012-preview-photos.html

 

[Divaofdisney]

Thanks so much for the explanation....unfortunately we will miss that as we'll only be there till 11th. Just means we have to plan another visit to WDW sometime in the future.

 

[brandijo5]

Just an FYI, last year right around this time southwest released their annual sale rates and flights were as cheap as $80!!! Keep your eyes peeled!!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

He was our narrator the last time we saw CP. I wasn't even planning on doing CP this time around BUT how can I not go see NPH!!! I've poured over my options and have decided i'll book using dining credits, hopefully for Coral Reef. That way we'll still be able to 'try' to get a lunch (non CP) at Le Cellier for another day.

I am soooo torn! Whoopi would fit in well with our current schedule but I hear such good things about NPH!!!

 

[natter]

If I remember correctly Whoopi was scheduled for last years CP and was replaced by someone else. I think she did appear as a narrator in 2010 though.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

If I remember correctly Whoopi was scheduled for last years CP and was replaced by someone else. I think she did appear as a narrator in 2010 though.

I do remember that... she may be flakey Maybe I should schedule NPH

 

[buffalogirl]

VB Fall patterns are coming out in two different releases. On June 28th they will release Va Va Bloom, Indigo Pop, and Paisley Meets Plaid. Then on August 30th the remaining 3; Canyon, Portobello Road, and Provincial will be released. Here is a link to a website that has a quick video of the new patterns. http://www.ohmyvera.com/2012/04/vera-bradley-fall-2012-preview-photos.html

Thanks so much for posting this link. Loved the preview!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

WOW!! PAGE 200 ALREADY!!!!! My airfare didn't change any this week...hopefully a few weeks from now i will see more 'droppage' in rates!

 

[ThreeAngels]

Wow! All these posts today!

After today my ticker will be under 5 months!!! Woo Hoo!

I booked my flights yesterday. Rooms, tickets, FD are booked. Magical Express is booked, though I need to call to add my flight info. Now if I could just make a decision about whether or not to book a character meal. Of course, I'd have to make a decision on which parks on which days, wouldn't I? LOL

I know I have a Disney problem. I was reading the forum titles, and instead of seeing "Theme Park Attractions and Strategies", I read "Theme Park Addictions and Strategies".

Ha ha! That would be a food name for THIS thread! Congrats on your ticker.

I got mine at Mall of GA!



Hi neighbor. I am in Kennesaw.

Hello! We're in Jefferson (Jackson Co., NE of Atl)! DS1 went to Kennesaw State for 2 years. (came home this past year and now goes to Gainesville State to save $...)

Good morning ya'll.
Seems like there has been some major planning going on around here.

That's us, ever planning and RE-planning.

I'm also in the Atlanta burbs, on the eastside !

Gwinnett area?

Hi Everyone!

Just tagging on to the thread, we've just booked our 2012 Fall trip for a long stay at the Grand Floridian Club Level from November 1st to 15th. We got a Free Dining PIN which I've upgrade to Deluxe Dining Plan!

Can't wait for this trip, we'll have 3 boys this time with our latest arrival in August. Going to be interesting with a baby, that's for sure.

See you in the parks!

Andrew

Welcome! Congrats on your impending arrival. How old are your other boys? Baby should still be pretty easy at that age.

Seriously thinking about doing the Segway Tour in Epcot. It looks soooo cool! It's a toss-up between that and the Yuletide Fantasy Tour . Anyone else?

We're talking about the Magic Behind the Steam Engines Tour...

I know this is kinda off topic, but Vera Bradley is having a we heart wednesday sale today. The mini hanging organizer is included for $17. Also the small duffle for $27. I will be getting a new small duffle.

Uh-oh! Will have to look.

Some of the CLP narrators have been announced Now should I do Neil patrick harris or whoopi???

Schedule & Narrators†
American Gardens Theatre (5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m.)
November 23 to November 25, 2012 — Isabella Rossellini
November 26 to November 29, 2012 — Neil Patrick Harris
November 30 to December 1, 2012 — Whoopi Goldberg
December 2 to December 4, 2012 — TBA
December 5 to December 7, 2012 — TBA
December 8 to December 10, 2012 — TBA
December 11 to December 13, 2012 — Jodi Benson
December 14 to December 16, 2012 — Olivia Newton John
December 17 to December 19, 2012 — TBA
December 20 to December 22, 2012 — Trace Adkins
December 23 to December 25, 2012 — Gary Sinise
December 26 to December 28, 2012 — TBA
December 29 to December 30, 2012 — Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason

Thanks for the info! Ah, I'm a little disappointed in Isabella Rossellini. Was hoping for NPH or Trace Adkins or Gary Sinise one EJO. I would definitely vote for NPH for you!

Whooohoooo! You'll have to update my resort arriving on November 5th! Instead of CSR, we are renting points at AKL-SAVANNA VIEW-STUDIO for just $40 more!!!!!!!! WDW waited too long to release fall discounts and it ended up that I got something even better than the FD I was waiting for!!! I cannot explain how excited I am to stay at AKL! We've only stayed at PoP.

How wonderful!

VB Fall patterns are coming out in two different releases. On June 28th they will release Va Va Bloom, Indigo Pop, and Paisley Meets Plaid. Then on August 30th the remaining 3; Canyon, Portobello Road, and Provincial will be released. Here is a link to a website that has a quick video of the new patterns. http://www.ohmyvera.com/2012/04/vera-bradley-fall-2012-preview-photos.html

That was great! TFS

 

[mommyof3princess27]

So I just got a credit on my photpass pre order cd that I did in January because I went ahead and pre ordered the PHOTOPASS+! For $169.95!!!!
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/wdwphotopassplus.aspx

 

[DisneyNDecember]

Well, it is official, I was worried we would have to cancel with airfare being double the price of what it has been in the past, only 1 slight hiccup......

Well, from Dallas Love Field to Orlando (MCO) for both me & my 16 year old son, with Southwest, it came to a total of $514 !!!! Which is just about what I paid last year to fly American Airlines.

The only hiccup, to get a Direct (they don't have non-stop with Southwest out of Dallas Love Field) flight with only 1 stop & NO PLANE CHANGE, there was ONLY one time frame & that was flying out at 3:30 pm & arriving in Orlando Florida at 8:50 PM. That is the hiccup, we have in the past 10 years always flown with American Airlines & left at 6:00 AM & arrived on our very first day at 9:30 am, so we have basically lost a WHOLE day having to switch to Southwest Airlines.

But American Airlines prices are out the roof !!! And they are still in "limbo" with their business decisions. The total fare if we flew with American Airlines non-stop is approx $700-800 total, so we had no choice but to choose Southwest, I hope all goes well with choosing Southwest, we have never flown with them.

But at least we are GOING !!!!! It really feels official now !!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Well, it is official, I was worried we would have to cancel with airfare being double the price of what it has been in the past, only 1 slight hiccup......

Well, from Dallas Love Field to Orlando (MCO) for both me & my 16 year old son, with Southwest, it came to a total of $514 !!!! Which is just about what I paid last year to fly American Airlines.

The only hiccup, to get a Direct (they don't have non-stop with Southwest out of Dallas Love Field) flight with only 1 stop & NO PLANE CHANGE, there was ONLY one time frame & that was flying out at 3:30 pm & arriving in Orlando Florida at 8:50 PM. That is the hiccup, we have in the past 10 years always flown with American Airlines & left at 6:00 AM & arrived on our very first day at 9:30 am, so we have basically lost a WHOLE day having to switch to Southwest Airlines.

But American Airlines prices are out the roof !!! And they are still in "limbo" with their business decisions. The total fare if we flew with American Airlines non-stop is approx $700-800 total, so we had no choice but to choose Southwest, I hope all goes well with choosing Southwest, we have never flown with them.

But at least we are GOING !!!!! It really feels official now !!!

Thats great!!!!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Front page updated! Even added PP+ info

 

[DisneyNDecember]

Thank you !!! I can't find where to update my Disney Magical Express on the WDW site under my reservation? Anyone know how to find it?

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Thank you !!! I can't find where to update my Disney Magical Express on the WDW site under my reservation? Anyone know how to find it?

You have to call

 

[DisneyNDecember]

You have to call

Thanks !! In years past, I just updated it online, I will call !!!

 

[Hmom]

Wild Africa Trek is open for booking through December!

Wishes Dessert party is still not open for November bookings.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Wild Africa Trek is open for booking through December!

Wishes Dessert party is still not open for November bookings.

WDP opens about 60 days out

 

[GMU MOM]

VB Fall patterns are coming out in two different releases. On June 28th they will release Va Va Bloom, Indigo Pop, and Paisley Meets Plaid. Then on August 30th the remaining 3; Canyon, Portobello Road, and Provincial will be released. Here is a link to a website that has a quick video of the new patterns. http://www.ohmyvera.com/2012/04/vera-bradley-fall-2012-preview-photos.html

I love the paisley meets plaid. Now I don't know if I should wait or get the lime's up that I also love.

 

[Divaofdisney]

Just to let you know...I have changed our booking to Nov- 15-22nd. With all the talk of the holiday events, I didn't want the girls to miss any of it- My youngest Rachel has off that whole week of Thanksgiving and I was able to move everything including the Free Dining Plan...so YAY!!!! I am so excited for my family- they have never experienced a holiday at WDW and this will be so special for them. I can't wait to tell Sarah this fantastic news as soon as I get off the phone with Disney dining to have everything changed.

One question....we want to reserve the dining package for the Candlelight Processional- when can I expect them to begin booking?? Thanks so much. can you please make the change for me on page 1- Also we will be doing MVMCP on the 16th too so you can add us there too. Again thanks again, I truly do appreciate it.

Have a great night everyone!!