***Official December 2017 thread!

DNLLMZ: I stayed at Boardwalk Villas my last solo trip. LOVED it!!! Great resort, wonderful staff there as well as so easy to get to EPCOT and DHS. Have a great time! I would love to stay there again, but haven't seen it come back through RCI for exchange again.

That's so nice to hear.
 


Is there a list of things that either A) are going away between now and December, or B) are not usually done in December? Like shows or fireworks or things like that. Example would have been like how Happily Ever After took over for Wishes. I keep doing this research but will see things from time to time randomly like "before it ends" or "until November" or the like and I'm wondering what info I'm missing. Thanks!
 
Is there a list of things that either A) are going away between now and December, or B) are not usually done in December? Like shows or fireworks or things like that. Example would have been like how Happily Ever After took over for Wishes. I keep doing this research but will see things from time to time randomly like "before it ends" or "until November" or the like and I'm wondering what info I'm missing. Thanks!
Cirque de Soleil's La Nouba is going away. The new Pixar Live show in HS is supposedly for this summer only.
 
Is there a list of things that either A) are going away between now and December, or B) are not usually done in December? Like shows or fireworks or things like that. Example would have been like how Happily Ever After took over for Wishes. I keep doing this research but will see things from time to time randomly like "before it ends" or "until November" or the like and I'm wondering what info I'm missing. Thanks!

I follow this thread:

https://disboards.com/threads/major-wdw-projects-completion-dates-read-post-1-updated-6-8.3475627/
 


Hi everyone! Please add us to the list. We have our trip planned for Dec 2-10, and staying at the Beach Club with my family of 4 (me, DH, DS9, DS6). I've been a long time lurker on the boards, but just never posted, and have been to Disney many times. I have to say ADRs were much more difficult to get this time. We decided on Skipper Canteen, Tusker House Breakfast, Beaches & Cream, San Angel, Monsieur Paul, Yak&Yeti, Hoop-Dee-Doo, Fantasmic Mama Melrose, and BOG QS. I wanted the Fireworks Dessert Party, but it was sold out, and I didn't get the times I wanted for other reservations. Very annoying to me at the time, but now I'm just very happy to be visiting again! I want to switch over to candle light processional package when the schedule comes out. I'm undecided on MVMCP. Trying to justify the extra money. Someone convince me!
 
Hi everyone! Please add us to the list. We have our trip planned for Dec 2-10, and staying at the Beach Club with my family of 4 (me, DH, DS9, DS6). I've been a long time lurker on the boards, but just never posted, and have been to Disney many times. I have to say ADRs were much more difficult to get this time. We decided on Skipper Canteen, Tusker House Breakfast, Beaches & Cream, San Angel, Monsieur Paul, Yak&Yeti, Hoop-Dee-Doo, Fantasmic Mama Melrose, and BOG QS. I wanted the Fireworks Dessert Party, but it was sold out, and I didn't get the times I wanted for other reservations. Very annoying to me at the time, but now I'm just very happy to be visiting again! I want to switch over to candle light processional package when the schedule comes out. I'm undecided on MVMCP. Trying to justify the extra money. Someone convince me!
I don't think they have released fireworks parties for December yet. Only MVMCP parties.
 
Hi everyone! Please add us to the list. We have our trip planned for Dec 2-10, and staying at the Beach Club with my family of 4 (me, DH, DS9, DS6). I've been a long time lurker on the boards, but just never posted, and have been to Disney many times. I have to say ADRs were much more difficult to get this time. We decided on Skipper Canteen, Tusker House Breakfast, Beaches & Cream, San Angel, Monsieur Paul, Yak&Yeti, Hoop-Dee-Doo, Fantasmic Mama Melrose, and BOG QS. I wanted the Fireworks Dessert Party, but it was sold out, and I didn't get the times I wanted for other reservations. Very annoying to me at the time, but now I'm just very happy to be visiting again! I want to switch over to candle light processional package when the schedule comes out. I'm undecided on MVMCP. Trying to justify the extra money. Someone convince me!
My family is not going to MVMCP because of the price but we are 4 adults. It is too expensive for what you get IMHO. You may want to do it if you have never done it before and because your kids seem to be a good age for it. I don't know if that would convince you but if you decide to go I would get tickets now. We are going the same week you are and that is during Pop Warner. It seems that ADR's are hard to get for this week and I think the Pop Warner is why. I'm not too worried about the parks because the kids will be busy during the day.
 
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My family is not going to MVMCP because of the price but we are 4 adults. It is too expensive for what you get IMHO. You may want to do it if you have never done it before and because your kids seem to be a good age for it. I don't know if that would convince you but if you decide to go I would get tickets now. We are going the same week you are and that is during Pop Warner. It seems that ADR's are hard to get for this week and I think the Pop Warner is why. I'm not too worried about the parks because the kids will be busy during the day.
Agreed. They are at a good age for it. They like the special shows and characters, but are more into rides now. I'm really on the fence. I don't know if I can justify that much extra for it. We usually stay at a moderate resort (love POFQ), but decided to splurge this time and stay at BC. I want to take advantage of the location and spend more time at EPCOT. I didn't realize that Pop Warner was the same week. I've been so busy between work and home life that I've had no time to read the boards before booking the trip. I figured "Hey, it will will be early December. There will be low crowds." Ha!
 
Agreed. They are at a good age for it. They like the special shows and characters, but are more into rides now. I'm really on the fence. I don't know if I can justify that much extra for it. We usually stay at a moderate resort (love POFQ), but decided to splurge this time and stay at BC. I want to take advantage of the location and spend more time at EPCOT. I didn't realize that Pop Warner was the same week. I've been so busy between work and home life that I've had no time to read the boards before booking the trip. I figured "Hey, it will will be early December. There will be low crowds." Ha!
I know it is a lot of money. That is why we are not going. I just couldn't justify the expense. If your kids are more into the rides I would ask them what they think. If they don't care then don't spend the money. You could use it on dinner or something else. There is plenty to do at Christmas. I did the same thing you did when I picked my dates. I didn't do any research and thought it was the beginning of Dec and it should be slower. I have done some research on Pop warner and if you are not staying at one of the resorts they are, it isn't so bad. We are staying at BLT. They don't stay at the high end hotels. They stay at the All Stars and one of the moderates, usually CSR. Some people have said they didn't notice anything in the parks during those weeks. Others say they have seen pockets of football players or cheerleaders in the parks and they just avoid them. I am taking the attitude, I'm on vacation and I am not going to worry about it.
 
ADRs done! I was nervous because each reservation is for 9 people, but I got everything our party asked for:

Dec 16 (Checking in to All Star Music):
  • Chef Mickey 6pm
Dec 17:
  • Cinderella's Royal Table 12pm
  • Whispering Canyon Cafe 5pm
Dec 18:
  • Tusker House 12pm (hoping to replace with ROL package lunch)
  • Sanaa 5pm
Dec 19 (Checking in to Beach Club):
  • Hollywood and Vine 8am (hoping to replace with Pixar/Fantasmic package, and the kids sign up for Jedi Training beforehand)
  • 50s Prime Time/Sci-Fi Dine-In 1pm (split into two smaller parties)
  • Beaches & Cream 3pm (four people and a kitchen sink)
  • Biergarten/Flying Fish 6pm (split into two smaller parties)
Dec 20:
  • Cape May Cafe 8am
  • San Angel Inn 12pm
  • Akershus 6:30 (for the kids and grandparents)
  • California Grill 8pm (for the parents)
Dec 21 (checking in to Poly):
  • Kona Cafe 12pm
  • Be Our Guest 4:30pm
  • MVMCP
Dec 22:
  • 'Ohana 9:30am (for the kids and grandparents)
  • Tiffins 12pm (for the parents)
  • Hoop-Dee-Doo 6:15pm Group 2
Dec 23:
  • Crystal Palace 12pm
  • Jiko 6pm
Looking at it now, we have a lot of reservations during our Beach Club stay, but we're splitting into smaller groups those days, and I doubt all nine of us will eat together that much.

Now I sit on my hands until FP+ reservations in October.
 
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ADRs done! I was nervous because each reservation is for 9 people, but I got everything our party asked for:

Dec 16 (Checking in to All Star Music):
  • Chef Mickey 6pm
Dec 17:
  • Cinderella's Royal Table 12pm
  • Whispering Canyon Cafe 5pm
Dec 18:
  • Tusker House 12pm (hoping to replace with ROL package lunch)
  • Sanaa 5pm
Dec 19 (Checking in to Beach Club):
  • Hollywood and Vine 8am (hoping to replace with Pixar/Fantasmic package)
  • 50s Prime Time/Sci-Fi Dine-In 1pm (split into two smaller parties)
  • Beaches & Cream 3pm (four people and a kitchen sink)
  • Biergarten/Flying Fish 6pm (split into two smaller parties)
Dec 20:
  • Cape May Cafe 8am
  • San Angel Inn 12pm
  • Akershus 6:30 (for the kids and grandparents)
  • California Grill 8pm (for the parents)
Dec 21 (checking in to Poly):
  • Kona Cafe 12pm
  • Be Our Guest 4:30pm
  • MVMCP
Dec 22:
  • 'Ohana 9:30am (for the kids and grandparents)
  • Tiffins 12pm (for the parents)
  • Hoop-Dee-Doo 6:15pm Group 2
Dec 23:
  • Crystal Palace 12pm
  • Jiko 6pm
Looking at it now, we have a lot of reservations during our Beach Club stay, but we're splitting into smaller groups those days, and I doubt all nine of us will eat together that much.

Now I sit on my hands until FP+ reservations in October.
You have some of my favorites scheduled. Tusker House Breakfast, San Angel Inn and Hoop-Dee-DO are our must do meals!
 
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ALL ABOARD!!!
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:santa:December Trip LIST ROLL CALL (Notify me of errors or changes Please):santa:

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November Check-Ins:

DNllmz - 11/25 - 12/3 - BW - DH, DS 6, DD 4
DisneyJen34 - 11/25 - 12/9 - WL - Dsis & DNiece
DisneyDreamer1980 - 11/26 - 12/6 ASMu & AOA
WithASmile&ASong - 11/28 to 12/8 - BWV & WLV - DH, DS9,DS8,DD3
Belle_Princess 11/28 -12/4 ASM
KrisMcL - 11/28 - 12/5
SanderMC - 11/29 - 12/9 - POR (Princess) - DMom, DD5
HsMamaInVa - 11/29 - 12/9 POFQ
JennlTx - 11/29 - 12/3 - PVB - DS12
BeckyRN06 - 11/29 - 12/9
SoDAKDisneyMom- 11/30-12/7- BLT - DH, DD10, DS7, DS5, Friend
TravelsToVegas - 11/30 - 12/4 WL & 12/4 - 12/8 AOA Kids first time!!
EmilyMitchell 11/29 -12/3 BWV
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December 1st Check - Ins:

AtyKay - 12/1 - 12/4 - WL - DS3, DS8
Sarahcgfr - 12/1 to 12/5 - Wilderness Lodge - DBF
Shairpdrh - 12/1 - 12/8 - BWV & VGF - DH, DD1, grandparents, Friend
MamaCoop - 12/1 - 12/8 - ASMu - DH, DD16, DD14, DD6, DS3
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December 2nd Check - Ins
BrisbaneMum - 12/2-12/2 ASMu (DCL Cruise) 12/9 - 12/23 AsMu
Rasadkowski - 12/2 - 12/10 - Polynesian - DH, Dkids 7 & 5
JMW33 - 12/2 - 12/9 - Polynesian - DH, DS 9, DS 6, Inlaws
KjbLovesDisney - 12/2-12/10 - ASSports & POR
lmcarr49 - 12/2 - 12/9 - CBR - DH, DD, DS, DD
HorneK2 - 12/2 - 12/9 - Contemporary - DH, DD2, Mom & MIL
Lars1989 - 12/2 -12/10 - BC - DH, DS9, DS6
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December 3rd Check-Ins:

FinleyD - 12/3 - 12/9 - Polynesian - DD, DGS 4 - Celebrating DGS FIRST TRIP!
LisaEll - 12/2 -12/6 - CSR - Ladies Trip!!
JKahne9 - 12/3 - 12/8
MiniatureTim - 12/3 - 12/13 - POP
BarryCF - 12/3 - 12/9 POP
BigRedNole - 12/3 - 12/10 - OKW - DW, DD11

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December 4th Check-Ins:

Vrajewski10513 - 12/4 - 12/9 - Polynesian
JessyP - 12/4 - 12/14 OKW
Lambdabeta - 12/4 - 12/8 - BLT-TPV (Contemporary)
GusV - 12/4 - 12/12 - Poly
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December 5th Check-Ins:

DisneyMomMichelle12/5-12/15(DCL12/15)12/18-12/20Contemporary Atrium Level- Fam of5
LucyBC80 - 12/5-12/8 AKL & 12/8-12/18 POR
LucyBC80 - 12/5 - 12/18 - POFQ & POP
chinarider - 12/5 - 12/15
TakeHerToTheMoon - 12/5
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December 6th Check-Ins:

Astryd - 12/6 -12/11

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December 7th Check-Ins:

Nancy155 - 12/7-12/17 offsite
ToteBagg - 12/7 - 12/18 - CBR
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December 8th Check-Ins:

BlueStarryHat - 12/8 - 12/14 - ASM
BG_Disney - 12/8 - 12/16 - Contemporary - DSister - It's a Surprise!!!
ElizabethBowman 12/8-12/16 - CSR - DD
Mckinsey - 12/8 - 12/16 - AKL - DH
SparkyCo - 12/8 -12/16 - BWV -
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December 9th Check-Ins:

Hurt817 - 12/9-12/13th - BLT - DH & DS16 DS12 Christmas@The World!
ItsJustRyan - 12/9 - 12/16 - POP - DW, DSs 8,6,4,2 & 9 month old
HJBvet -12/9 -12/16 -BLT-DH, DD1(7),DS1 (6), DS2 (4), DD2 (2),Uncle, Gma, Gpa
ChinaRider - 12/9-12/16 - CSR - DCL - DM, DD22
MeanViking - 12/9-12/16 AOA
Grandma4ever - 12/9-12/18 - ASM - DW,DS,DN,DNBFF*30 years celebration*
MoBaBee - 12/9 - 12/16 - CBR - DH, DS13, DS14, DD7, DD7
SarahSlay - 12/9 - 12/15 WL
AidansMommy - 12/9 - 12/16 - CBR
RastaHomie - 12/9 -12/16 ASMu
LindsayK - 12/9 -12/15 - CBR - DH, DS10, DS6, + Inlaws
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December 10th Check-Ins:

Twix516 - 12/10 - 12/16 - Contemporary - DH, Twin 3 year olds
Rickat96 - 12/10 - 12/16 - CBR
LvsTink - 12/10-12/19 - AKV

RickAt96 - 12/10 - 12/16 - CSR
Amunet - 12/10 - 12/15 - CSR - DB & DRM
KariB - 12/10 - 12/17 - CSR - DH, DS7 & Big Family Reunion!
CrazzzyForDisney83 - AKL - 12/10 - 12/16
Lolly2ga - 12/10 - 12/16 - CBR
Lin989 - 12/10 - 12/17 - CSR - DH & DS4
MeisMinnie - 12/10 - 12/14 - GFCL
EMR410 - 12/10 - 12/17
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December 11th Check-Ins:

CrystalDawn - 12/11 - 12/17 AKV/SSR - DD13,DD8, DS6 -Birthday Celebration!
MeAndNevaeh - 12/11 -12/15 - SSR - DD8, DS, DSs Fiance, Baby & DCL!
Memma05 - 12/11 - 12/22 - CBR
SkallywagSteph - 12/11 - 12/16 - CBR

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December 13th Check-Ins:
BaxterSaysMeow 12/13 - 12/19
Neitzelt - Poly - 12/13 - 12/17
StephP - 12/13 - 12/18 DH, DD9, DD7
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December 14th Check-Ins:
Belle1986 - 12/14 - 12/17 - With DS
AngieRamp - 12/14 -12/22 - Contemporary
CanadianKrista - 12/14 - 12/21 - ASMu - DH, DS9, DD7
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December 15th Check-Ins:

DisneyObsessed87 - 12/15 - 12/17 - WL
NaptownMVP - 12/15 -12/20 -
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December 16th Check-Ins:

Hodad - 12/16 - 12/22 -CBR
BlueMoon9 - 12/16 - 12/22 - BLT/BWV - DD10, DD11,Mom
MickeyFanAchey1999 - 12/16 - 12/22
OKW - DW, DS6, DS15
KRD315 - 12/16 -12/24 - ASMu - DH, DD, DGD 11, DGD 13, Mom
DisCookieMonsta
- 12/16 - 12/28- ? - DH, DD 13, DD 10, DS (twins) 1
TarHeelGirl1975 - 12/16 -12/26 - WL
Attain - 12/16-12/22 - POP - DH, DS8, DD5
Kirk - 12/16 - 12/26 - FWC & WLV
HeidiGW - 12/16 - 12/28
Aurora2017 - 12/16 -12/23 - DH, DD7, DS 9 - ASMu
WAHKOMOM - 12/17 - 12/22 - AKV - DH, DD 19, DD 17
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December 17th Check-Ins:


DJC9699 - 12/17-12/31 All Star Sports
GPC0321 - 12/17 - 12/20 VGF
AdeLaster - 12/17 - 12/10
DreamChaser67 - 12/17 - 12/23
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December 18th Check-Ins:

DisneyMom20 - 12/18 -12/27 - Fort Wilderness
RyansGirl96 - 12/18 - 12/23 BWV - Big Group of Family!
CanuckGirl78 - 12/18 - 12/22
Tribus - 12/18 -12/26 POP
DisneyMommyMichelle - 12/18-12/20 - WL Club Level - DH, DD 12, DS 11, DS 10

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December 19th Check-Ins:


Shanew21 - 12/19 - 12/24 - WLV
JTobyKrauss - 12/19 - 12/26 - CR
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December 20th Check-Ins:

MickeyMomOf3Girls - 12/20 -12/31 CBR

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December 21st Check-Ins:


Indyannamom - 12/21 - 1/1- AKV - DH, DD12, DS10, DD9 & Grandparents
InStitches - 12/21-12/28
JeremeyP - 12/21-12/26 - DW, DS11, DD 11 months, AKL
Barnhill9586 - 12/21 - 12/30 - Poly - DW, DD, DS

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December 22nd Check-Ins:


Karlecia26 - 12/22 -12/29 POR
PoohsMate - 12/22 - 1/6 - POP
SonnyEclipse - 12/22 -1/1 - WL/BWV/SSR
Elitravelor - 12/22 -12/29 - BW Club Level

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December 23rd Check-Ins:

GlamDRing269 - 12/23 - 12/28
VWL

JStouder - 12/23 - 12/31 - POR - DH & DS
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December 24th Check-Ins:

Constanze - 12/24 - 1/1 - Polynesian - DH, DD17, DS 20
LizZ - 12/24 - 12/30 - BCV & POFQ
DisneyMommyMichelle - 12/24 - 12/27 - WL Club Level
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December 25th Check-Ins:

BlbRodger1 - 12/25 - 12/31
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December 26th Check-Ins:

Mbvisitor - 12/26 to 1/2 - CBR - DH, DS, DD
BusySpeechMom - 12/26 - 12/30 POP
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December 27th Check-Ins:

lea1267 - 12/27-1/3 - POP
Dizney73 - 12/27 - 1/1 - DH, DD12, DS8
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December 28th Check-Ins:

TeresaWen - 12/28 to 1/3 - Dolphin - DH *Over NYE @ EPCOT*
LindyWebb 12/28 - 1/3
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December 29th Check-Ins:

TraceyPoppins 12/29 - 1/2 - Offsite & Swan

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December 30th Check-Ins:

Deirdres - 12/30 -1/6 - OKW - DH, DD14, DS21, DS24, DSGF 23
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I'm undecided on MVMCP. Trying to justify the extra money. Someone convince me!

Welcome aboard! I have added you to the list! We absolutely love the parties, we are a party of 5 and all Disney Adults, even though my 3 are still kids! HAHAH!! So yes, the 500 and change total for 5 party tickets x 2 since we are doing 2 parties was hard to swallow but it is always worth it to us. We love the smaller crowd, the little extras and being able to ride all we want without having to wait for long. We ALWAYS do either a halloween party or a Christmas party, because we enjoy them that much. This year we are doing one before our cruise and one after and on both party days we do not do any other park, we make it a resort lounging day and since we are rope droppers to park closers, we sleep in a bit on party days too!
 
Hello! We are heading there Dec. 10th-17th. Unfortunately, I just realized I missed my window for ADR's!! Of course everything we wanted is not available...Akershus, Be Our Guest QS or Dinner, Ohana, 1900 Park Fare. I have subscribed to the cancellation thread. I am so bummed I forget to put the date in my phone. I couldn't even get a normal time for lunch at Via Napoli. Ahh well, I am just excited that it is only 6 months away!
 

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