PART FIVE!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread! - Page 160 - The DIS Discussion Forums

patriciaofoz · 12-23-2012, 12:34 PM

Thanks mom2travel! I am certain the magic will only get better.

We will be hitting AK on Christmas Day and then MK in the evening (in the hopes that the crowds will thin out even just a little at night at MK). I'm not sure what crowd rating it was yesterday but the crowds were not that bad (for our party of 4 adults anyway). The only time I felt crowded was when people dispersed after Celebrate the Magic. I even commented to my husband that if this is how crowded it gets for Christmas, it really wasn't that bad! I felt the crowds add to the magic (call me crazy).

1stvisit0909 · 12-23-2012, 01:08 PM

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Anyone being there on Xmas day, please tell me how busy it is, especially MK, I'm thinking about going next Christmas leaving around 23 or Halloween/sons birthday.
I miss it so much and I'm not even back a week yet

We will be in EPCOT on Christmas Day, but I will be glad to report any of our excitement and/or rumor from MK.

Well, clothing is all laid out except DD11. My MIL is house/pet sitting for us and she slept in, so we havent gotten DD11's clothing out yet. I CANT WAIT!

ABout to check in at SWA, then running out to the nursing home to see my mom and bring her her Christmas. Then its ON! Hafta swing by and get my DD11s eyeglasses adjusted at WM (they are new, and now they hurt her ear).

My Dad and step mom came in for a night last night and brought Christmas too the girls - and included cash for us all to spend at the world. I was floored!

SAT887 · 12-23-2012, 01:18 PM

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Yes, we are flying. No, we got good deals on our flights. I booked in sept, but rates dropped in November. I got credit bc we are flying SW.

I didn't sleep well bc I dreamed of packing all night. Lol

Good to know! I was semi concerned because it would be potentially when a lot of Xmas travelers are flying home.

SAT887 · 12-23-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shir Kahn

We're driving actually. It's 2020 miles each way, about a 32 hour drive, can't wait!

We've done the drive about 5 or so times before and consider it to be part of the fun of the vacation. We only fly when we have a short amount of time to go, like our May trip for Star Wars Weekend that we only had 4 days. We're planning to leave around 6am on Dec 26th and we're going to try to make it most of the way through Illinois before we stop.

Oh my! 32 hours??? I think it's 26 if we wanted to drive.... If we took more than a week off at a time I'd think about it but right now doesn't it make sense. Where do you travel from?

sokerfrog · 12-23-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shir Kahn

We're driving actually. It's 2020 miles each way, about a 32 hour drive, can't wait!

We've done the drive about 5 or so times before and consider it to be part of the fun of the vacation. We only fly when we have a short amount of time to go, like our May trip for Star Wars Weekend that we only had 4 days. We're planning to leave around 6am on Dec 26th and we're going to try to make it most of the way through Illinois before we stop.

Wow! And I complain about our 12 hour drive!

1stvisit0909 · 12-23-2012, 05:09 PM

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Wow! And I complain about our 12 hour drive!

Ditto! Lol

Shir Kahn · 12-23-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SAT887

Oh my! 32 hours??? I think it's 26 if we wanted to drive.... If we took more than a week off at a time I'd think about it but right now doesn't it make sense. Where do you travel from?

We live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which is about an hour and a half north of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

patriciaofoz · 12-23-2012, 07:45 PM

Oh and I forgot to say, somebody got engaged along Main Street last night before the last MSEP, by the bakery. So adorable. Congratulations!

txtara · 12-23-2012, 08:08 PM

Checked in today. Staying at Westgate Lakes. So far so good. 1st day in parks tomorrow. So excited. ..may not sleep tonight!

SAT887 · 12-23-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shir Kahn

We live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which is about an hour and a half north of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

I'm about an hour south of Canada - but on the eastern side

M&MGirl1 · 12-23-2012, 09:17 PM

We're back - Boo! Had an interesting time at the orlando airport this morning- our flight was delayed almost 2 hours because the wings had frost on them and the airport doesn't have de-icing equipment, but we did manage to barely make our connection in Atlanta and are now home safe and sound.

We had an amazing time overall and can't wait to go back again in Dec. at some point in the future. We didn't get as much done as we would have liked - this trip seemed to be marred by lots of technical difficulties, which certainly made it interesting, and I will definitely be writing a trip report on the other thread after we get through the Christmas craziness! I can already feel the PDD setting in!!!

SAT887 · 12-23-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M&MGirl1

We're back - Boo! Had an interesting time at the orlando airport this morning- our flight was delayed almost 2 hours because the wings had frost on them and the airport doesn't have de-icing equipment, but we did manage to barely make our connection in Atlanta and are now home safe and sound.

We had an amazing time overall and can't wait to go back again in Dec. at some point in the future. We didn't get as much done as we would have liked - this trip seemed to be marred by lots of technical difficulties, which certainly made it interesting, and I will definitely be writing a trip report on the other thread after we get through the Christmas craziness! I can already feel the PDD setting in!!!

Boo! It seems that "not getting as much done as we would have liked..." Is what Disney counts help with repeat business

can't wait to hear about your trip!

phins_jazy · 12-23-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shir Kahn

We live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which is about an hour and a half north of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Small world! I am originally from Bismarck, nd. Folks still live there and are joining us on this trip! Drive safe!!!!

Mickey_for_President · 12-24-2012, 09:38 AM

SOOOO EXCITED!!! We leave next Sunday! I love to be at the Magic Kingdom on 3 a.m. EMH nights!!!!

Another year of annual passes! Woo-hoo!

Canadian Disney Mom · 12-24-2012, 12:20 PM

We are telling our DS tonight about the trip and then jumping in the car for the 4 hour drive to Bangor, ME so we can catch our flight. This time tomorrow I will already be there! So excited!!!!

12-23-2012, 12:34 PM	#2386
patriciaofoz Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Midwest Posts: 83	Thanks mom2travel! I am certain the magic will only get better. We will be hitting AK on Christmas Day and then MK in the evening (in the hopes that the crowds will thin out even just a little at night at MK). I'm not sure what crowd rating it was yesterday but the crowds were not that bad (for our party of 4 adults anyway). The only time I felt crowded was when people dispersed after Celebrate the Magic. I even commented to my husband that if this is how crowded it gets for Christmas, it really wasn't that bad! I felt the crowds add to the magic (call me crazy). __________________ Christmas 2012 - Disney World

12-23-2012, 07:45 PM	#2393
patriciaofoz Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Midwest Posts: 83	Oh and I forgot to say, somebody got engaged along Main Street last night before the last MSEP, by the bakery. So adorable. Congratulations! __________________ Christmas 2012 - Disney World

12-24-2012, 09:38 AM	#2399
Mickey_for_President My job's only purpose is to support our WDW habit. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IOWA - Go Hawkeyes! Posts: 370	SOOOO EXCITED!!! We leave next Sunday! I love to be at the Magic Kingdom on 3 a.m. EMH nights!!!! Another year of annual passes! Woo-hoo! __________________ Mommy33 to DS11 ; DS9 ; DD1 ; wife to DH43 (1/11) June 1992: Offsite... (2/11) January 2000: Dixie Landing... (3/11) June 2008: A-S Spo... (4/11) August 2008: CB... (5/11) October 2008: A-S Spo (MNSSHP 10/28)... (6/11) Dec '08 - Jan '09: PO:FQ (Adults Only!)... (7/11) March 2009: PO:FQ... (8/11) May - June 2009: A-S Spo (Adults Only!)... (9/11) May 2010: Pop (Adults Only!)... (10/11) Dec '12 - Jan '13: PO:FQ... (Adults Only!) (11/11) April 2013: Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Canadian Disney Mom Formerly Tollerwalker - original join date July 2005 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 770	We are telling our DS tonight about the trip and then jumping in the car for the 4 hour drive to Bangor, ME so we can catch our flight. This time tomorrow I will already be there! So excited!!!! __________________ Past Trips to Disneyworld, Disneyland, and Disney Cruises:WDW-1: May 1998 (Off Property), WDW-2: Apr 2002 (Off Property), WDW-3: Feb 2005 (All-Star Movies), WDW-4: Apr 2006 (SSR), WDW-5: April 2008 (AKV Jambo), WDW-6: Dec 2009 (AKV Kidani & SSR), WDW-7: Jul 2010 (AKV Jambo), WDW-8: Apr 2011 (Off Property), WDW-9: Jun-Jul 2012 (BLT, BWV & AKV Jambo), WDW-10: Dec 2012-Jan 2013 (AKV Jambo), WDW-11: Mar 2013 (BLT & AKV Kidani),DLR-1: Nov 2010 (Off Property), DLR-2: Jan 2012 (VGC), DCL-1: Jan 2012 (Disney Wonder 7 night MR) Twitter ID: @CanadaDisneyMom

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12-23-2012, 08:08 PM	#2394
txtara DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Providence Village, Tx Posts: 544	Checked in today. Staying at Westgate Lakes. So far so good. 1st day in parks tomorrow. So excited. ..may not sleep tonight!

12-23-2012, 09:17 PM	#2396
M&MGirl1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 375	We're back - Boo! Had an interesting time at the orlando airport this morning- our flight was delayed almost 2 hours because the wings had frost on them and the airport doesn't have de-icing equipment, but we did manage to barely make our connection in Atlanta and are now home safe and sound. We had an amazing time overall and can't wait to go back again in Dec. at some point in the future. We didn't get as much done as we would have liked - this trip seemed to be marred by lots of technical difficulties, which certainly made it interesting, and I will definitely be writing a trip report on the other thread after we get through the Christmas craziness! I can already feel the PDD setting in!!!