Originally Posted By GalPalSal Eek! 3 more hours to decide whether we go to DLR (would need to cancel hotel by 4pm today). I am afraid of huge pre-Tday crowds Sunday-Wednesday, especially with grumpy DH, 5yo DD and 3yo DS. Will it be really crazy? Help me make a decision!
Originally Posted By GalPalSal Eek! 3 more hours to decide whether we go to DLR (would need to cancel hotel by 4pm today). I am afraid of huge pre-Tday crowds Sunday-Wednesday, especially with grumpy DH, 5yo DD and 3yo DS. Will it be really crazy? Help me make a decision!
Originally Posted By danyoung I say GOGOGO!!! I never miss out on a chance to enjoy the mouse. Just take your time and don't let the crowds bother you too much!
Originally Posted By Splashgirl I have been there over Thanksgiving with a 1 year old. The days leading up to Thanksgiving were great! It was Thursday and Friday that were crazy. You should be fine up until about Wednesday. Go and have a great time!
Originally Posted By GalPalSal Aargh, DH wants to bail (he caught our daughter's croup). I need my Disney fix! Sunday & Wednesday anticipated to be crowded, not so bad Monday & Tuesday. What about the Wildfire Heroes promotion? Wouldn't it be extra packed?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe We have gone every year for 10 years, this will be the first time we have missed out due to our daughter entering high school and new school schedule. The park has always been nice the days before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving does get busy, but it is manageable, especially with fast passes. Plus, what better place to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal as a family? It has been a traditional that we have dearly loved and shall greatly miss. I heartily encourage you to go!
Originally Posted By GalPalSal Boo hooo hooo! My husband, who caught DD's croup, is just too miserable to go the long drive. I went ahead and cancelled. It'll be fine, I'll just have to plan another trip in the spring. Luckily I didn't tell the kids (it was going to be a surprise). Aargh, you can't believe how conflicted I was especially with all of your encouraging messages, now I'm just a bit heartbroken. sniff sniff (but, all the more reason to push for WDW in the summer, mwa haha!)
Originally Posted By danyoung I sure feel your pain, Sal. But I can say from personal experience that it really sucks to be in a Disney park when you're sick! I had a trip to WDW years ago where I splurged and stayed in the Contemporary Resort in a tower room with a view of the MK. Great room, great vacation, until I got the cold of the century my 2nd day there. I was so sick that I spent way more time in my room than I would ever have planned, ordering room service, and standing on my balcony whimpering as I watched all the people having fun. Just a HORRIBLE memory!!! Good luck with planning the next big visit!
Originally Posted By fidoprincess I am right there with you GalPalSal! I just cancelled our reservations and am so so sad! We've had HoJos reservations at the entertainment rate of $69 for a premium disney view room since 8/25 for Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed nights-total around $300! What a deal but no one is up to the crowds. We have gone every TG for the past 4 or 5 years and I have been voted down this year, most by DH. The kids were not all that excited to go either so I guess we will save some money and really splurge on presents for the holidays instead. I just bought a new "premium" tree to make myself feel better! On the plus side, I don't have to pack but I am really going to miss the decorations and getting into the spirit of the season with Disney!
Originally Posted By GalPalSal Fidoprincess - That is too funny, since we had $84/nite reservations @ BWPPI and backup res for the same rates as you at Hojos. Hojos for the budget, but BWPPI for the location. Still heartbroken about missing DLR all done up for Xmas, but we bought a $200 pre-lit tree to "make up" too! Now I'm looking to Feb or March for another trip or Hawaii or WDW in the summer. I always have Disney trip planning on the brain!
