***The Official October 2016 Thread***

[Elevationist]

Anyone else planning outfits already?! I had all my tank tops and shorts laid out all over my living room last night piecing outfits together only 4 months to go!!!

Yes ma'am! I have a section on my planning spreadsheet laying out what I'm wearing each day, and then a section of my closet dedicated to setting aside "trip clothes!"

That would make your options 9-7, 9-6, 9-5 or EPCOT which currently has morning EMH but closes at 9.

Animal Kingdom won't be 9-5 anymore in October, they just haven't updated the hours that far. Starting tonight, AK is open until 11pm.

 

[Cluelyss]

Very cool! Are you at the Dessert Party too? (or just the Halloween party that same night?)

Please come up and say hi if you see us. We'll be dressed as two pirates .

Yes, dessert party too! We'll be dressed in HM-themed costumes!!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Yes, dessert party too! We'll be dressed in HM-themed costumes!!

Well, then a Dismeet is definitely in order! We shall keep our eyes peeled for you .

 

[LianaP]

October Discounts and Promotions
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Free Dining
Get a FREE dining plan when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and theme park ticket with Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More Option.
Offer valid at select Disney Resort hotels for arrivals most nights:

• August 23 through October 1, 2016
• November 15 through November 21, 2016
• November 26 through November 28, 2016
• December 10 through December 21, 2016

Book through July 8, 2016.

Important Details

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
• Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included.
• Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.

Room Only
Enjoy back-to-school savings and captivate your entire family with a visit to Walt Disney World Resort—exciting new entertainment, events and attractions are waiting to be explored.
Take advantage of this great offer to save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels. Book now through August 31, 2016 for stays most nights August 26 through November 5, 2016. Other great rates may be available for stays most nights August 1 through August 25, 2016.


No matter when you choose to travel, there’s always something uniquely fun to experience in all 4 parks—from world-class attractions to fireworks spectaculars to unforgettable Character Greetings and beyond!

This special offer is valid for the Disney Resort hotels listed below. View chart to check out sample savings within each Resort Category.

Resort Category Resort Savings

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels Save up to 25%

Select Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels Save up to 25%

Select Disney Moderate Resort Hotels Save up to 20%

Select Disney Value Resort Hotels Save up to 15%

Important Details

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Advance reservations required.
• Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Historic Fall Discount Dates

Free Dining

Essentially, with Disney's Free Dining Discount, you pay full price for a room and ticket package (with the last year needing to add either PH or WPF&M) and get a dining plan for free. For the last few years this included the Quick Service Dining Plan (2QS, 1 Snack) at Value Resorts, and the Disney Dining Plan (1TS, 1QS, 1 Snack) at Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.

2012
Announced: 3/1/12 (Disney Visa Card Holders), 3/5/12 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/25/12-9/29/12

Anounced: 7/9/12 (Disney Visa Card Holder), 7/12/12 (General Public)
Dates Included: 9/30/12-12/13/12

2013
Announced: 5/6/13 (Disney Visa Card Holders), 5/9/13 (General Public)
Dates Included: 9/2/13-9/25/13

Announced: 8/1/13 (General Public)
Dates Included: 9/29/13-12/22/13

2014
Announced: 5/2/14 (Disney Visa Card Holders), 5/7/14 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/31/14-10/3/14
10/26/14-11/1/14
11/9/14-11/20/14
12/12/14-12/23/14

2015
Announced: 4/27/15 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/15/15-8/27/15 (Canadians)
8/28/15-10/2/15
10/25/15-10/31/15
11/8/15-11/19/15
12/15/15-12/21/15


Room Only Discounts

The current summer Room-only discount looks like this:

• For Travel 6/12/16 - 8/25/16:
  • Select Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas
    • BoardWalk Villas, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Animal Kingdom Lodge (Standard/Pool View), BoardWalk Inn, Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club - save up to 30%
    • Animal Kingdom Villas (Jambo House and Kidani Village), Beach Club Villas, The Villas at Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge (Savanna View/Club Level), Contemporary - Save up to 20%
    • Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (studios only), Beach Club, Polynesian Village Resort - Save up to 15%
  • Select Disney Moderate Resorts
    • Fort Wilderness Resort (Cabins), Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside - Save up to 25%
  • Select Disney Value Resorts
    • All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, Art of Animation (Family suites), Pop Century - Save up to 20%

2012
Announced: 5/7/15
Dates Included: 6/18/12-9/29/12 (Disney Visa Card Holders at AoA only)

Announced: 5/1/12
Dates Included: 8/15/12-9/29/12

Announced: 8/27/12
Dates Included: 9/30/12-12/22/12

2013
Announced: 5/6/13 (Disney Visa Card Holders), 5/9/13 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/15/13-9/28/13

Announced: 8/1/13 (General Public)
Dates Included: 9/29/13-12/23/13

2014
Announced: 5/2/14 (Disney Visa Card Holders), 5/7/14 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/16/14-10/3/14

Announced: 7/23/14 (General Public)
Dates Included: 10/4/14-12/23/14

2015
Announced: 4/27/15 (General Public)
Dates Included: 8/15/15-10/3/15

Announced: 7/20/15 (General Public)
Dates Included: 10/4/15-11/24/15
11/28/15-12/23/15


There have also been other various offers for Florida Residents, AP Holders, Stay, Plan & Dine, and also Free Memory Maker.

Good to know! Thank you!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Is everyone purchasing Memory Maker for their trip?

We only have two Disney park visits planned for our two week vacation (both MNSSHP's) so MM is not a good purchase for us unless we can get in on share. We did that last October and it was an excellent value! We have 4 October families already interested in a share again this year, but are looking for a couple of more (including someone to lead it.....I fear that task may fall to me, though). Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss hopping in on our MM share, and I'll point you in the direction of where to look for that info.

 

[Eoywin]

We aren't planning on MM - though I did have a question. Can I still view the pictures the photopass photographs take like when it was just photopass?

 

[Pesky]

heads up re kids clubs. There was a posting on the family board that the poster tried to book for October 4 and the Sandcastle Club was already full. So if you are eying any dates for kids' club, might want to move on that sooner than later. Note that Sandcastle and Lilo's are pre-pay flat fees.

 

[Belle2006beauty]

Hey! I had a question and I was wondering if anyone knew the answer, or where to look. I'm staying onsite but I did a room only reservation to save a little money on tickets. I bought my tickets today and linked them to my account. Now I know it's too early to make fastpass reservations, but I was playing with the app and I noticed that my dates only go out 30 days and not 60. Does anyone know if that is just temporary, or do I need to call Disney to fix this?

 

[puppytrainer]

Hey! I had a question and I was wondering if anyone knew the answer, or where to look. I'm staying onsite but I did a room only reservation to save a little money on tickets. I bought my tickets today and linked them to my account. Now I know it's too early to make fastpass reservations, but I was playing with the app and I noticed that my dates only go out 30 days and not 60. Does anyone know if that is just temporary, or do I need to call Disney to fix this?

Once 60 days hit it will "open up" for you. Until then it will only show 30 days out from the current date.

 

[Wood Nymph]

We aren't planning on MM - though I did have a question. Can I still view the pictures the photopass photographs take like when it was just photopass?

Yes, you'll see the same pictures. You can edit and purchase the pictures, too.

 

[Belle2006beauty]

Once 60 days hit it will "open up" for you. Until then it will only show 30 days out from the current date.

Thank you! This is my first time doing this and I didn't know

 

[Cluelyss]

Is everyone purchasing Memory Maker for their trip?

We only have two Disney park visits planned for our two week vacation (both MNSSHP's) so MM is not a good purchase for us unless we can get in on share. We did that last October and it was an excellent value! We have 4 October families already interested in a share again this year, but are looking for a couple of more (including someone to lead it.....I fear that task may fall to me, though). Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss hopping in on our MM share, and I'll point you in the direction of where to look for that info.

Last year they offered one day MM for the parties....would be a cheaper option (even x 2) if you can't find a share. I believe the cost was $39.99.

 

[Melanie415]

heads up re kids clubs. There was a posting on the family board that the poster tried to book for October 4 and the Sandcastle Club was already full. So if you are eying any dates for kids' club, might want to move on that sooner than later. Note that Sandcastle and Lilo's are pre-pay flat fees.

Thanks for the reminder! Will try to book ours.

 

[vrajewski10513]

Animal Kingdom won't be 9-5 anymore in October, they just haven't updated the hours that far. Starting tonight, AK is open until 11pm.

I wonder if it will be 11pm though in the fall. Usually hours are longer in the late spring/summer than they are later in the year. I wish they would update the calendar, I'm within 4 months now!

 

[Sara L.]

Travel Dates & Resorts​

If you'd like to be added to the list, just post your info. If your trip STARTS or ENDS in October, you are welcome to join us, even if your dates run into another month!

Sorted by Date:
ckrisie 9/24-10/3 Offsite
clairenuter 9/24-10/8 Offsite
SarahSnow 9/27-10/2 YC
vrajewski10513 9/28-10/8 Uni/POFQ
Lindaland 9/29-10/4 Undecided
BrookieM2001 9/29-10/8 POR
Abbyroad 9/30-10/3 BC
sahm2two 9/30-10/8 Undecided
MinnieMac 9/30-10/8 CBR
timsprincess 9/30-10/8 AoA
rcbfalcs 10/1-10/4 Pop
leshunlenese 10/1-10/5 CR
KristiKat 10/1-10/6 CSR
brownie_17 10/1-10/5 CSR
EagleG17 10/1-10/5 GF
Roxyfire 10/1-10/7 CBR
HatboxHaint 10/1-10/7 BLT
Tinkerbell117 10/1-10/7 CR
hicksnichols 10/1-10/7 CBR
mac3mpc 10/1-10/7 Poly/AKL
AEB123 10/1-10/7 POR
maxiesmom 10/1-10/8 CSR
cristen72 10/1-10/8 CBR
Jersey918 10/1-10/8 POR
Suzie75 10/1-10/8 Offsite
tiffany41108 10/1-10/8 AoA (Mermaid)
im4pacers1 10/1-10/8 CR
WickedMom 10/1-10/9 CBR
Roxyfire 10/1-10/10 CBR
pryzeless 10/1-10/11 AKL
dmc6469 10/2-10/6 Undecided
Jesslm80 10/2-10/8 POFQ
pawpsicle 10/2-10/8 POFQ
Lynne G 10/2-10/8 POFQ
Eoywin 10/2-10/8 AoA (Mermaid)
patches07 10/2-10/9 Pop
NoCutsies 10/2-10/9 Offsite
Angelat2247 10/3-10/9 Pop
Meg29Vanderpoel 10/3-10/9 Undecided
Atobias 10/4-10/10 AoA (Mermaid)
Hwyprincess 10/4-10/13 AoA (Cars)
WDW Fan Since 1973 10/4-10/15 Pop
ILoveMyKellen 10/5-10/10 SoG
Paigevon 10/6-10/8 AoA
Minnie121 10/6-10/10 AoA (Mermaid)
Pinkstah 10/6-10/11 ASMo
SandiKB 10/6-10/11 Offsite
MamaDunk 10/6-10/14 Undecided
Tia1977 10/7-10/16 CBR
DisneyMommy9 10/8-10/15 AKL
dischic89 10/8-10/16 AKL
DBLGRR 10/8-10/26 AKL
Pesky 10/8-10/19 Uni/AKV/Poly
emsstacey 10/9-10/13 CBR
DISNEYMOON10121991 10/9-10/22 CBR
ravenanne 10/9-10/15 POFQ
DandMsMama 10/9-10/15 AoA
Velkoor 10/9-10/15 CSR
BippidiBoppidi 10/10-10/12 POR
LIPeter 10/10-10/15 Undecided
ThisIsJason 10/10-10/17 CSR
MelissaRV 10/10-10/18 BWV
Melissa_E 10/11-10/18 SoG
ahibird 10/11-10/19 BLT/OWK
Just1Princess 10/12-10/17 POFQ
BoltzNBrew 10/12-10/21 POR
Kristie73 10/12-10/21 POR
puppytrainer 10/13-10/16 BLT
to be tink 10/13-10/16 Undecided
Gail Polehna 10/13-10/17 SS
decklake 10/13-10/18 BLT
disneydacey 10/13-10/22 BCV
Cluelyss 10/14-10/17 CR
lulu2121 10/14-10/20 BLT
Disneymom1126 10/14-10/22 AKLKV/Pop
Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina 10/14-10/18 Offsite-SVR
Gryhndmom 10/15-10/21 BLT
sunnysideup3 10/15-10/22 Poly
KKip102016 10/15-10/22 Undecided
Disney_n00b 10/15-10/22 CBR
Disney 4 2 10/15-10/22 Undecided
hiddenl1fe 10/15-10/23 YC
DMGuerts 10/15-10/23 SoG
Kacedia 10/15-10/23 Undecided
craedaisy12 10/15-10/29 Pop/POFQ
CARR1E F1SHER 10/16-10/22 AoA (Mermaid)
ThreeBoyMama 10/16-10/24 BC/AKL-KV
aaarcher86 10/16-10/27 Poly
Melanie415 10/16-10/28 BLT/BCV
Treysar 10/17-10/22 CR
Grym 10/17-10/22 Pop
princesstinkerbelle 10/17-10/22 GF
GingerFyre 10/17-10/24 Pop
cynditech 10/17-10/24 VGF
boomgoesthemickey 10/17-10/24 BC
squeezle 10/18-10/28 BLT
e777 10/19-10/24 Undecided
IowaTater 10/19-10/26 ASMo
Kelly25 10/19-10/27 Swan
Chelle's Belles 10/20-10/24 BC
hsmamainva 10/20-10/25 AoA (Lion King)
jenhum 10/21-10/27 Poly/BC
mgaspard 10/21-10/29 Uni/Pop
Elevationist 10/21-10/28 BC
Grandma G 10/22-10/29 BC
tucker43 10/22-10/29 ASMo
hokieinpa 10/22-10/28 Pop
DarkAngel 10/22-10/29 BC/Undecided
miss_nik_nik 10/22-10/29 Pop
GraceMonica 10/22-10/29 Poly
absolutmey 10/22-10/29 FW (Cabin)
montugirl 10/22-10/29 POR
Pixie Dust 10/22-10/29 Poly
crazy4wdw 10/22-10/29 BC
ABitDistracted 10/23-10/28 POFQ
Scurvyfreedman 10/23-10/28 Offsite
CinderElsa 10/23-10/29 Poly
Grand Admiral 10/23-10/29 Undecided
krsb09 10/23-11/2 BCV
RedheadRinger 10/24-10/28 BWV
Belle2006beauty 10/24-11/5 Pop
mymommom 10/25-11/1 POFQ
Heidi K 10/26-11/1 AS Sports
peanutmomma 10/26-11/5 CSR
HoboDan2012 10/27-11/1 Undecided
MandyyA 10/27-11/1 BWI
stitchfan18 10/28-10/29 CBR
Jhaberlein 10/28-11/2 Offsite/Poly
lilpixiebabe101 10/28-11/7 Undecided
SnowWhiteOz 10/28-11/1 VWL
kiltclan 10/28-11/3 FW (Campground)
vcmartin413 10/28-11/3 POR
Janed 10/28-11/5 BWV
Poppybeach 10/29-11/5 POFQ
seashell996 10/29-11/5 POR
amtag 10/29-11/5 POFQ
Joeyswife3108 10/30-11/5 CR
Cinderella's Slipper 10/30-11/15 Pop/Offsite
lustergirl 10/31-11/3 AS Sports
mickey's minnie Undecided Undecided
SaintsManiac Undecided Undecided


Sorted by Resort:
Animal Kingdom Lodge/Villas
10/1-10/7 mac3mpc
10/1-10/11 Pryzeless
10/8-10/15 DisneyMommy9
10/8-10/16 dischic89
10/8-10/19 Pesky
10/8-10/26 DBLGRR
10/14-10/22 Disneymom1126
10/21-10/24 ThreeBoyMama

Art of Animation
9/30-10/8 Timsprincess
10/6-10/8 Paigevon
10/9-10/15 DandMsMama
10/4-10/13 Hwyprincess
10/20-10/25 Hsmamainva
10/1-10/8 tiffany41108
10/2-10/8 Eoywin
10/4-10/10 Atobias
10/6-10/10 Minnie121
10/16-10/22 CARR1E F1SHER

All-Star Sports
10/26-11/1 Heidi K
10/31-11/3 lustergirl

All-Star Movies
10/6-10/11 Pinkstah
10/19-10/26 IowaTater
10/22-10/29 tucker43

Beach Club
9/30-10/3 Abbyroad05
10/16-10/21 ThreeBoyMama
10/16-10/28 Melanie 415
10/17-10/24 Boomgoesthemickey
10/20-10/24 Chelle's Belles
10/21-10/27 Jenhum
10/21-10/28 Elevationist
10/22-10/29 Grandma G
10/22-10/29 crazy4wdw
10/22-10/29 DarkAngel
10/13-10/22 Disneydacey

Bay Lake Tower
10/1-10/7 HatboxHaint
10/13-10/16 Puppytrainer
10/13-10/18 Decklake
10/14-10/20 lulu2121
10/15-10/21 Gryhndmom
10/18-10/28 Squeezle
10/16-10/28 Melanie415
10/11-10/19 Ahibird

Boardwalk Inn/Villas
10/27-11/1 MandyyA
10/10-10/18 MelissaRV
10/24-10/28 RedheadRinger
10/28-11/5 Janed

Caribbean Beach Resort
9/30-10/8 MinnieMac
10/1-10/7 Roxyfire
10/1-10/7 Hicksnichols
10/1-10/8 cristen72
10/1-10/9 WickedMom
10/1-10/10 Roxyfire
10/7-10/16 Tia1977
10/9-10/13 Emsstacey
10/9-10/22 DISNEYMOON10121991
10/15-10/22 Disney_n00b
10/28-10/29 stitchfan18

Contemporary Resort
10/1-10/5 Leshunlenese
10/1-10/7 Tinkerbell117
10/1-10/8 im4pacers1
10/14-10/17 Cluelyss
10/17-10/22 Treysar
10/30-11/5 Joeyswife3108

Coronado Springs Resort
10/1-10/6 KristiKat
10/1-10/5 brownie_17
10/1-10/8 maxiesmom
10/9-10/15 Velkoor
10/10-10/17 ThisIsJason
10/26-11/5 Peanutmomma

Fort Wilderness Campground/Cabins
10/22-10/29 Absolutmey
10/28-11/3 Kiltclan

Grand Floridian Resort
10/1-10/5 EagleG17
10/17-10/22 Princesstinkerbelle
10/17-10/24 Cynditech

Old Key West Resort
10/11-10/19 Ahibird

Port Orleans French Quarter
9/28-10/8 vrajewski10513
10/2-10/8 Jesslm80
10/2-10/8 Pawpsicle
10/2-10/8 Lynne G
10/9-10/15 Ravenanne
10/12-10/17 Just1Princess
10/15-10/29 craedaisy12
10/23-10/28 ABitDistracted
10/25-11/1 momommom
10/29-11/5 Poppybeach
10/29-11/5 amtag

Polynesian Resort/Villas
10/1-10/7 mac3mpc
10/8-10/19 Pesky
10/15-10/22 sunnysideup3
10/16-10/27 aaarcher86
10/21-10/27 Jenhum
10/22-10/29 GraceMonica
10/22-10/29 Pixie Dust
10/23-10/29 CinderElsa
10/28-11/2 Jhaberlein

Pop Century Resort
10/1-10/4 rcbfalcs
10/2-10/9 patches07
10/3-10/9 Angelat2247
10/4-10/15 WDW Fan Since 1973
10/14-10/22 Disneymom1126
10/15-10/29 craedaisy12
10/17-10/22 Grym
10/17-10/24 GingerFyre
10/21-10/29 Mgaspard
10/22-10/28 hokieinpa
10/22-10/29 miss_nik_nik
10/24-11/5 Belle2006beauty
10/30-11/15 Cinderella's Slipper

Port Orleans Riverside
9/29-10/8 BrookieM2001
10/1-10/7 AEB123
10/1-10/8 Jersey918
10/10-10/12 BippidiBoppidi
10/12-10/21 BoltzNBrew
10/12-10/21 Kristie73
10/22-10/29 Montugirl
10/28-11/3 vcmartin413
10/29-11/5 seashell996

Shades of Green
10/5-10/10 ILoveMyKellen
10/11-10/18 Melissa_E
10/15-10/23 DMGuerts

Saratoga Springs
10/13-10/17 Gail Polehna

Swan Hotel
10/19-10/27 Kelly25

Wilderness Lodge/Villas
10/28-11/1 SnowWhiteOz

Yacht Club
9/27-10/2 SarahSnow
10/15-10/23 hiddenl1fe

Offsite
9/24-10/3 Ckrisie
9/24-10/8 Clairenuter
10/1-10/8 Suzie75
10/2-10/9 NoCutsies
10/6-10/11 SandiKB
10/14-10/18 Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina
10/23-10/28 Scurvyfreedman
10/28-11/2 Jhaberlein

Sara L. 10/16-10/22 AofA (Cars suite)

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Last year they offered one day MM for the parties....would be a cheaper option (even x 2) if you can't find a share. I believe the cost was $39.99.

Thanks Cluelyss.....I do remember that from last year . With our Canadian dollar still so low against the US buck, though, we'll take a pass on MM entirely unless we can get in on a share group: two days of one-day MM will be $85.18 USD, with tax. Converted to Canadian, we're looking at around $113 . Much as we loved the pictures from our parties last year, I don't think I could say they were worth an additional $110+ (on top of the increased party ticket prices AND the crazily priced dessert party).

Last year's share was under $30 USD, a GREAT deal for someone in our shoes (just two parties, no regular park days). We have 4 people interested so far, so I'm pretty hopeful that our share will get off the ground by the time our travel dates grow closer.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

October 23-24 POFQ

 

[mmafan]

HI.....sept 30-oct 11 AKL.........

 

[mmafan]

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[Melanie415]

I am anxiously awaiting the release of October wishes desert party, possible early morning magic, for sure AK evening hours and HS Star Wars FW / dessert parties, extended hours for Pirates League after 4! Also, hoping TP Res. Finder comes up with a 9'ish breakfast! Haven't a clue on how to plan my park days as far as FP+ yet, book HHN RIP tour...oh, and need to come up with Halloween party costumes and find decent airfare from Maui!

Also, need to upgrade our Under cover tourist tickets from 8 day park hoppers to 10 day park hoppers with water parks and more once we use our first day. Heard they may add on an extra day of parks if we come across a helpful team member but not counting on it. It would come in handy on our 18 day vacation.

Plus hoping to change my 4pm Hoop Dee Doo reservation from 4pm to 6:15 if they ever become available
Anyone else?

Planning on hitting BB and TL, storm along bay, the last 2 weeks of October. Hoping it's not too cold for our thin Hawaiian blood. What do you think?
So much left to plan!