The Official December 2007 Thread!!!

[apequet]

I've just added a surprise for my DH at the Coral Reef (personalized menu), and we're going to be booking the GF Photo Session. The Christmas decorations at the GF will be wonderful.

What's the GF photo session? 74 more days!

[LoriMistress]

From Scream Scape:

Park News - (9/25/07) Screamscape has been informed that the management at the Magic Kingdom has decided once again to not run the Christmas version of the Country Bear Jamboree for the second year in the row. The lower level management protested of course, reminding them of all the complaints they had last year when the Christmas show was given the budget ax, but apparently this was shrugged off because those were just ‘verbal complaints’. Apparently Disney management feels that verbal complaints hold less water since they carry no physical presence and are often made hastily, while anyone who sends in a written complain is taken more seriously since they have the paperwork to deal with as well as the fact that the guest took the extra time to actually write something and send it in.
Since this is the second year in a row that they have tried to skip out on the Christmas show, it pretty much leads one to conclude that they are ready to get rid of the show forever and may never bring it back if something isn’t done. So if you would like to see the Christmas version of the Country Bear Jamboree show brought back to the park then please send your written comments to:

Guest Communications
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

You can also send an e-mail complaint as well, but know that the snail-mail method is the one taken most seriously.

[LoriMistress]

What's the GF photo session? 74 more days!

The Grand Floridian is scheduling portrait times with families. A professional photographer (Photopass) takes you to several places in the GF for family photos. I've seen some that were posed and some that were not. The session lasts about 20 minutes. The sitting fee is $50. If you don't have a PP then it will cost around $150 bucks (at least to my understanding.) If you pre-ordered the PP CD, the sitting fee is waived and the photos are added to the CD. I've read that a $25 fee will soon be charged to folks with the CD. To order in advance you have to call 407-824-1700 at exactly 30 days before your arrival.

[WonderlandsMostWanted]

Everyday, I go over our plans, make sure I haven't left anything out...Luckily, my husband has now become a Disney nut...just like me!

Can your husband train my boyfriend?

We just transfered the money from our savings accounts so we can officially pay off our reservations!!! Woo hoo, it's so real now, it feels so close!!

[apequet]

The Grand Floridian is scheduling portrait times with families. A professional photographer (Photopass) takes you to several places in the GF for family photos. I've seen some that were posed and some that were not. The session lasts about 20 minutes. The sitting fee is $50. If you don't have a PP then it will cost around $150 bucks (at least to my understanding.) If you pre-ordered the PP CD, the sitting fee is waived and the photos are added to the CD. I've read that a $25 fee will soon be charged to folks with the CD. To order in advance you have to call 407-824-1700 at exactly 30 days before your arrival.

Hmmm....I've never heard of this! Sounds like a great opportunity to get some of those good family picture's. Has anyone does this before? Anyone got some picture's they want to share? Thanks for all the info. You all are great!

[LoriMistress]

Tusker House and Donald's Safari Breakfast now accepting ADRs as of 9/26/07!!!

I did ask about Yak and Yeti and no news.

[Caroleh]

65 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LoriMistress]

72 more days for me!

[WonderlandsMostWanted]

67 Days!!!

[LoriMistress]

The Tusker House is now accepting reservations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner beginning on 11/16/07.

TRAVELERS! Take a break from your Safari and enjoy a "Taste of Advenure" in this colorful and bustling Harambe Marketplace Eatery, offering a Family Buffet with African Flavors for lunch and dinner and a special character breakfast.

“Awaken the day” with your favorite Disney Characters at Donald's Safari Breakfast. Typically appearing will be Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey and Goofy.

HOURS:
Breakfast - 8:00am - 10:30am
Lunch - 11:30pm to 3:00pm
Dinner - 3:30pm to varies with park closing

(All menus subject to change without notice)

Breakfast Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$22.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$18.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $10.99 Guest (3-9)

Variety of fresh fruits, freshly baked pastries and breads, carved spit-roasted honey-glazed ham, frittatas, scrambled eggs, Yam casserole, hot and cold cereals, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, waffles, warm bread pudding, breakfast potatoes and potato tots. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Lunch Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$23.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$19.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $10.99 Guest (3-9)

Assorted salads, spit-roasted carved meats, chicken and fish creations, stews and soups, roasted vegetables, deli-style meat and cheese, freshly baked breads, macaroni and cheese, corn dogs, chicken drumsticks, PBJ’s, corn medley, green beans, mashed potatoes, assorted pastries and cakes, fresh fruit, cookies and brownies. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Dinner Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$30.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $14.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$26.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Assorted salads, smoked salmon, spit-roasted carved meats, chicken and fish creations, stews and soup, roasted vegetables, deli-style meat and cheese, freshly baked breads, macaroni and cheese, corn dogs, chicken drumsticks, PBJ’s, corn medley, green beans, mashed potatoes, assorted pastries and cakes, fresh fruit, cookies and brownies. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

DISCOUNTS:
Disney's Dining Experience 20% discount on ALL Food & Beverage for members & up to 10 Guests. DDE Discount not available on Holidays.

2007 PACKAGES:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining
Magic Your Way Premium Package
Magic Your Way Platinum Package

2008 PACKAGES:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining
Magic Your Way Deluxe Dining
Magic Your Way Premium
Magic Your Way Platinum

Note:
Donald's Breakfastosaurus at Restaurantosaurus will host their last Character Breakfast on the morning on 11/8/07. Donald's Safari Breakfast at Tusker House Restaurant will begin on 11/16/07. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will not offer any character breakfast between 11/9/07 – 11/15/07.

Restaurantosaurus will continue to offer lunch and dinner as a quick service location.

[Magic Smiles]

We have 67 days 20 hours to go before we leave for our vacation and I would say just about all the planning is done . What to do now????
We did change our plans for MVMCP from our original plans of 11 Dec and 18 Dec, as I went and booked a sleigh ride at Wilderness Lodge for the 18 Dec. What was I thinking?? So now we will be going to the MVCMP on the 6 Dec and the 11 Dec. Thank goodness I hadn't already purchased the ticket for the 18th. As we have never been at this time of the year before I want to go twice as I take THOUSANDS of pictures and this year I have a new camcorder, so will of course be taking lots of video. Attending twice will allow me more time to video tape the events. Sometimes I just get so excited just thinking about our vacation Sorry.

We will be there from 5 - 21 Dec and have made the following plans:
Thurs 6 Dec MVMCP
Sun 9 Dec ADR @ 50's Prime Time Cafe @ 5:55
Tues 11 Dec ADR @ Chef's Mickey breakfast and MVMCP
Thurs 13 Dec ADR @ Marrakesh @ 4:15 for Candlelight Processional
Sat 15 Dec ADR @ 'Ohana's @ 6:20 followed by the Electrical Water Pageant
Mon 17 Dec ADR @ Tusker character breakfast @ 10:30
Tues 18 Dec Sleigh ride @ Wilderness Lodge @ 8:00

Even though it may not seem like a full itinerary for some, we are starting to feel overwhelmed by all these reservations, as this is the first time that we have pre-booked anything other the Circque du Soleil.
We still want to some how fit in the - yes I am going to say this - Universal Parks, Seaworld, shopping at the Orlando Mall and maybe a day to Cocoa Beach to visit Ron Jons Surfshop.
Hope this isn't too much pre-planning for our family.

[LoriMistress]

Update on CP Narrators:

November 23-25: David Robinson
November 26-28: John O’Hurley
November 29-December 1: Neil Patrick Harris
December 2-4: Dennis Franz
December 5-7: Monique Coleman
December 8-10: Steven Curtis Chapman
December 11-13: Chita Rivera
December 14-16: Isabella Rossellini
December 17-19: Kirk Cameron
December 20-22: Edward James Olmos
December 23-25: Gary Sinise
December 26-28: Rita Moreno
December 29-30: Marlee Matlin

[LoriMistress]

We have 67 days 20 hours to go before we leave for our vacation and I would say just about all the planning is done . What to do now????
We did change our plans for MVMCP from our original plans of 11 Dec and 18 Dec, as I went and booked a sleigh ride at Wilderness Lodge for the 18 Dec. What was I thinking?? So now we will be going to the MVCMP on the 6 Dec and the 11 Dec. Thank goodness I hadn't already purchased the ticket for the 18th. As we have never been at this time of the year before I want to go twice as I take THOUSANDS of pictures and this year I have a new camcorder, so will of course be taking lots of video. Attending twice will allow me more time to video tape the events. Sometimes I just get so excited just thinking about our vacation Sorry.

We will be there from 5 - 21 Dec and have made the following plans:
Thurs 6 Dec MVMCP
Sun 9 Dec ADR @ 50's Prime Time Cafe @ 5:55
Tues 11 Dec ADR @ Chef's Mickey breakfast and MVMCP
Thurs 13 Dec ADR @ Marrakesh @ 4:15 for Candlelight Processional
Sat 15 Dec ADR @ 'Ohana's @ 6:20 followed by the Electrical Water Pageant
Mon 17 Dec ADR @ Tusker character breakfast @ 10:30
Tues 18 Dec Sleigh ride @ Wilderness Lodge @ 8:00

Even though it may not seem like a full itinerary for some, we are starting to feel overwhelmed by all these reservations, as this is the first time that we have pre-booked anything other the Circque du Soleil.
We still want to some how fit in the - yes I am going to say this - Universal Parks, Seaworld, shopping at the Orlando Mall and maybe a day to Cocoa Beach to visit Ron Jons Surfshop.
Hope this isn't too much pre-planning for our family.

Nah...your plans sound great! I don't think you're over planning at all. I would rather be over planned then walking blind into the parks. DH and I are going to be in WDW for 11 days/11 evenings. We have at least 1-3 ADRs a day on our trip. We're also seeing Cirque du Soleil, Sleigh Ride at the WL, visiting DQ, DTD, PI, visit other resorts and check out the Christmas decorations, and go to two MVMCP. But DH and I will be taking breaks during the day, and on MVMCP we will be sleeping in and take it as a "low key day."

[LoriMistress]

69 dudes! (69 more days.)

[Grumpys Crew]

Thanks for the update on the No Christmas show at the country bear jamboree, Not Good News but we all need to know. I alrady sent a eee-mail back in Fb. to the mgnt. but I will also send a snail-mail too. Alas, I fear that the decision has already been made, i doubt if they will change thier minds and have it this year. PLEASE, keep us updated on this as it is probably my favorite magic kingdom show. We REALLY missed it,(Christmas Version), last yeear and i was so hoping it would return this year.

[LoriMistress]

If there's enough complaints by the middle of November, they may add it last minute. But I really hope they have the Christmas version of the CBJ.

Also 67 more days.

[WonderlandsMostWanted]

61 Days, woo hoo!!!!

I can't wait anymore!!

Made the final payment, we're good to go!

[LoriMistress]

66 more days.

It's getting closer to Christmas time...

[ToDisney]

Thanks for the update on the No Christmas show at the country bear jamboree, Not Good News but we all need to know. I alrady sent a eee-mail back in Fb. to the mgnt. but I will also send a snail-mail too. Alas, I fear that the decision has already been made, i doubt if they will change thier minds and have it this year. PLEASE, keep us updated on this as it is probably my favorite magic kingdom show. We REALLY missed it,(Christmas Version), last yeear and i was so hoping it would return this year.

I think I heard this, I probably read it here. But if it was during the planning rush it could have gone in one ear and got lost... before it fell out the other.
If someone wants to let me know how and where to send it, I'll e-mail my unhappy thoughts about the missing Christmas Bear Jamboree.
Thanks
67 Days til DISNEY!!

[LoriMistress]

65 more days!