Who is trying something new?

[DisneyorBust]

This is my annual, "Who is trying something new?" post, something that I like to do each year to see what everyone is trying for the first time as well as to share our plans.

-We added an extra day to the beginning of our trip and will NOT be going to a park, we will spend time at the POLY :tikki: to enjoy the pools, the grounds and WISHES! from the beach.
-Crystal Palace Breakfast and a Chef Mickey's dinner.....on the same day! I may regret this!
-Grand Floridian Cafe
-Typhoon Lagoon
Not too many new things planned for this trip, though I hope that we have a few new unscheduled surprises in store for us.
That's it for us....How about you?

[sisterslovindisney]

We're staying at CSR for the first time.

We won't have be club level for the first time.:(

There will just be the 4 of us for the first time.

We are hoping to try Coral Reef for the first time.

We are trying a waterpark for the first time.

Hopefully PoTC will finally be open when we're there and we will try it for the first time!

Not sure what else because our ARD window isn't open.

[mousetrapper]

Great question! I love the idea of relaxing before the whirlwind of touring the parks begins...especially if you can do it at the Poly!

This trip will be relatively short one for us, so I'm debating whether to try anything new (esp. dining) or sticking with the tried-and-true...

We have to finalize our ADRs in a week so I'll let you know what we decide and if there's anything new on that front. I heard Sanaa is great, and with two vegetarian DDs, it may be a great option.

In terms of the attractions, it's more about what we won't do this year...things we've done in the past that were great, but we don't necessarily want to take the time to do them again.

[Gregandmel]

** We are staying at POFQ this time (Wilderness lodge on our last trip)

** We are taking my parents with us (who are great to travel with)

** We are adding an extra day

** We are thinking that on one or two days, we may hit the parks mid afternoon, instead of first thing in the a.m. just to try and avoid "over doing it" all week long and to give the kids a break

** Hoping to try Boma for dinner one night

** Train ride at Disney World - haven't done it!!!

[E-OR]

We are taking three of our kids friends and have three rooms so everyone will have privacy and the girls don't have to bunk with the boys. We are also trying a couple new restaurants. La Cellier, Crystal Palace and Kona Cafe for dinner and Cape May for breakfast. We are looking forward to a great September trip.

[AllDisney]

We are trying, for the first time:

California Grill
Narcoossee
T-Rex
Yak & Yeti

Looking forward to the new adventures, PLUS we have FREE DINING:number1:

[amd780]

We're splitting our stay between 2 resorts for the first time, at resorts that neither of us have ever stayed at - Pop & Poly! :mickey:

Dinner at Mama Melrose's

Mini golf at Fantasia Gardens on our first night, if time allows.

[LandFan]

Cool thread and great timing! We leave on Tuesday (2 more days!!)...

New:
- Segway tour of Epcot!! I've always wanted to do this!
- Mickey Mom's panel illuminations party on the 23rd
- Chef Mickeys
- 1900 Park Fare

Probably a few others but I have to run right now :D I've got more packing to do!

[ElenitaB]

We are! Nine years of going to WDW and I'm happy to say that there are still new things to do! :mickey:


This trip we'll be using the BBQ faciities at our DVC resort to have a cook-out with friends. :cloud9:
We'll be dining at Cat Cora's new restaurant, Kouzzina (I'm going to try for breakfast as well as diinner, so that I can report back to you all.)
We'll be trying Yak & Yeti for the first time.
Looking forward to trying out the Kim Possible "thing" in Epcot.
We're looking forward to maybe having a "sleepover" while we're there and welcoming another vacationing guest so that his folks can enjoy an adult-only evening.
I'm bringing lots of breakfast stuff from home and will be doing a lot more cooking this time around than I have in the past. (Well, except for that time with the hurricane but we won't mention that, right? :secret: )

[Tinkerbella16]

Tomorrow morning I'm making our ADR's and we willl FINALLY be trying Le'Cellier for the 1st time this year.

I'm actually kinda nervous that it'll be fully booked but we are going during a slow week in november and I am booking the ressie towards the end of our trip so maybe that will help.

Also we'll be doing Chef Mickey's for dinner. We always do breakfast but this year we decided to do both. I am so excited! :mickey:

[Live4WDW]

:mickey: Great discussion!!!
DW and I will arrive in the AM on the 20th and the new things we are trying are....

1. Narcoosees- Maine Lobster....
2. The Deluxe DDP
3. CSR
4. A water park (TL)
5. Carrige ride
6. Adding water park and more option:mickey:

[Phantod]

We've got a number of new items for this trip.

1. 9/24 Back Stage Magic - 3 parks
2. 9/24 Cape May Cafe
3. 9/25 Yak and Yeti
4. 9/25 (maybe Phantasmic)
5. 9/26 Luau at Poly
6. 9/27 Mini Golf (we hope...or some other day)
7. 9/29 Teppan Edo
8. 9/29 Richard Marx on Stage at Epcot
9. 9/30 Biergarten
10. 9/30 Starship on Stage
11. 9/30 Cirque du Soleil
12. Other things not specifically planned by day:
A. Food and Wine tasting at Epcot
B. Tequila Tasting <woo hoo>

[nicster]

We've got a number of new items for this trip.

1. 9/24 Back Stage Magic - 3 parks
2. 9/24 Cape May Cafe
3. 9/25 Yak and Yeti
4. 9/25 (maybe Phantasmic)
5. 9/26 Luau at Poly
6. 9/27 Mini Golf (we hope...or some other day)
7. 9/29 Teppan Edo
8. 9/29 Richard Marx on Stage at Epcot
9. 9/30 Biergarten
10. 9/30 Starship on Stage
11. 9/30 Cirque du Soleil
12. Other things not specifically planned by day:
A. Food and Wine tasting at Epcot
B. Tequila Tasting <woo hoo>
Phantasmic? oh... that's right, you are Phantod:blush:

[alaMode]

Even though it's the shortest trip we've ever taken!

1. First time visiting in December
2. HDDR
3. MVMCP
4.. Holiday Decorations
5. Tom Sawyer Island
6. Bistro/Teppan Edo/Tutto Italia (haven't decided which one yet--maybe you can help?!)
7. Maybe Candlelight Processional--not sure how it will go over with DS.

We're really looking forward to experiencing the holiday season at WDW!

Tess
poly 07, 08
pop 09, Christmas 09

[redleg96]

1) Going in December (specifically 6-16, right before I deploy to Afghanistan) instead of July.

2) Staying at Poly (never stayed in a deluxe, just moderates)

3) Christmas decorations

4) MVMCP

5) Possibly La Nouba

6) Giving DW some time to hit one of the spas

[Mickeydream]

We'll be going the same time of year as two years ago, but will be trying a few new things.


driving to WDW :drive:
HDDR for Thanksgiving :piano:
Kim Possible :spy:
CRT :princess:(I hope)
Kitchen sink :eat:
Tom Sawyer Island

A few other new restaurants too. We are looking forward to a great time.

[BMan62]

Known new things:

5 new (to us) restaurants for TS meals -
Sanaa
Rose & Crown (for Illuminations)
The Wave
Les Chefs de France (shouldn't that be Les Chefs du France?)
Le Cellier

We always find new (to us) rides and shows.

We may try to fit in a round of mini-golf in our 9 days. Haven't done that in the past.

I've done TL, but will try to talk DW into going there for her first time.

[StitchFan#1]

1ST time goin with somebody whos not family

[tinktude]

We are taking our neighbors (who have never been to WDW). So everything for them is new.:mickey:

We are trying Ohana, Boma for the first time this trip.

Also we are staying at BLT, and Animal Kingdom for the first time.

My kids will be taking their first Disney Cruise.

This will be a trip full of firsts!!

[reneeandmark]

Love this... reading all the FIRST TIMES...


First time with Free Dining..

First time with my 2 new neices... (we are celebrating their adoption)

First time trying to plan it as a SURPRISE-- none of the kids know about it.

First time eating at the Coral Reef...and La Cellier... and Ohanas....and 1900 Park Fare...

[E-Ticket4]

We upgraded to the Deluxe Dining and I think we are eating at every 2TS restaurnt except the dinner shows. We have never eaten at a 2TS at all. I think we will be too full of food to walk around the parks.
We are doing the Wilderness segway - as we did the Epcot tour last year and it was great fun. Makes the feet hurt in an odd way but it was really fun.
This year I hope to spend more time relaxing around the resort as we usually go to the parks all day.

[scooterca42]

First time - seven days!
First time - Rockin Roller Coaster!
First time - Waterparks!!!
First time - Divequest together!
First time - a character meal!
First time - California Grill!!!
DH First Time - Turtle Talk!

[DisneyDudet]

Well, the trip this Friday I will be traveling with a group that is not family- being asked to come along as a TOUR GUIDE! (with 20 visits under my belt!) I will be showing them around 2 parks and having a blast!

In December, we will going for my 26th Birthday (I really am turning 26, which may be my 'year' that I will always be, even when I'm 46). We are taking our first trip as DVC OWNERS and staying at Old Key West for the first time.

Next June, we will be staying ON THE MONORAIL for the first time!

[nicster]

Our First:
11 nights! (most in past was 8)
Cape May Cafe
Yak and Yeti
Luau at Poly
Kim Possible
Back Stage Magic Tour
Teppan Edo
Biergarten
Cirque du Soleil
Food and Wine Festival
Tequila Tasting
Mini Golf :mickey:

[Belster]

We are staying at CSR for the first time!!!

We are eating at Le Cellieur for the first time!!

Taking my kids to Chef Mickey's for the first time!!!

Believe it or not I have never been on RNRC before...I AM going on it this trip!!

Really looking forward to all of our first time plans...thanks for posting this, it really made me think about all of the things that we are doing that are new.

[SurferStitch]

We are trying Yachtsman Steakhouse for the first time in December. Hope we aren't disappointed! We're giving up Teppan Edo for it.

[Marceline]

This will be our first time going for 10 nights!:woohoo:

First time staying in September and going to MNSSHP. :mpumpkin:

First time eating at::eat:
Cape May Cafe Breakfast
Liberty Tree Tavern Lunch
Sanaa
Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Chef Mickey's Breakfast
The Beirgarten

Also the first time trying Tusker House for lunch and as well, taking advantage of reserved seating for the 3:15 Nemo show, which will be a first time viewing for us as well. :thumbsup:

It will also be the first time we have met up with a dear friend who lives in the Orlando area for some fun and frivolity at our favorite place. :balloon:

[tinksmom02]

Flying Airtran down to WDW
Staying POLY club level!!! Our first deluxe and concierge experience!
traveling with family AND friends (we've gone w/ family, we've gone w/friends, but never both at the same time!)
Biergarten
Narcoosee's
Kouzzina
T-Rex
Trying to have more relaxation this trip (we'll see)
Flying Spirit home

[tinksmom02]

Believe it or not I have never been on RNRC before...I AM going on it this trip!!

Me, either!! I swear, I'm not coming home until I ride it!!

[kakn7294]

We just came back a few weeks ago. Stayed at the Wilderness Lodge for the first time - loved it! Ate at Brown Derby and Narcoossee's for the first time - both are wonderful. Swam with the sharks at Typhoon Lagoon for the first time - gave myself a mini-panic attack with the snorkel but loved it otherwise. Did the Behind the Seeds Tour - loved that as well.

[Kathy Jetson]

Lets see...
First time riding the entire monorail loop
T Rex
Going to dhs on first park day instead of mk.
First time in Oct.
Now that ds is old enough riding splash mountain.
Riding tot, mission space,honey I shrunk the audience,fotlk,ee.
First time going to a waterpark not sure which one.
Mnsshp!

[kathiep]

Lots of firsts this trip because DD is finally 40 inches. That means:

Splash Mountain
BTMRR
Soarin - to name a few
This will make it like a whole new experience for all of us! We're so excited.

We're also doing a split stay - staying in FW Cabins for the first time; then back to CSR.

First time at the same resort/time with family.

[yjgirl32]

We too have a lot of new things for this trip:
1. New people going with us (in-laws 1st trip)
2. New resort- POFQ
3. New places to eat- Garden Grill, Le cellier, Sci-fi, 50's Prime Time, Ohana's
4. New Fireworks cruise
5. Grand Gathering Safari tour
6. New tour at Seaworld

I hope everyone has a great trip.

[VWL Mom]

First time I did ADR at 6AM at 90 days so our first time restaurants are LeCellier, Cali Grill, & Narcooses. Also, Lunch with an Imagineer & MNSSHP.

[dmallan]

Lots of firsts for us as well...

All of our TS meals are firsts:

Grand Floridian Cafe
Biergarten
Tusker House Breakfast
Yak & Yeti
Olivia's
Ragland Road
Kona Cafe
Le Cellier

other firsts:
MNSSHP
Keys to the Kingdom Tour
Food & Wine Festival
Mini golf at Winter Summerland
Characters in Flight balloon ride

[ransam]

we are trying the Hoop de revue for the first time.
and the boat aorund the lagoon to watch the fireworks.

[tundramom]

Animal Kingdom Villas-Kidani
California Grill at Wishes time-all new
Experiencing the parks with a recently divorced friend of DH. Gone with relatives many times, and met up with a friend's family for 2 days once, but this should be interesting for everyone.:thumbsup:
DD wants to do Kim Possible
Being there 9 days but only going to the parks 7 (this may kill me;))

[tmosier]

1) Going in December (specifically 6-16, right before I deploy to Afghanistan) instead of July.


Thank you for serving!


We're trying a few new things this year, too:

La Nouba
possibly Disney Quest and a water park
splitting hotels
Boma
Kona Cafe
Kouzzina
Le Cellier + Candlelight Processional
Beaches & Cream
Grand Marnier slush
Dole Whip
World Showcase
IllumiNations

[Bubbie Girl]

We are going with a 2 year old this trip!!! We have been to WDW many times with older kidds and teens but now we have a little "tag along" so the whole trip will be differant and new for all of us, but I think it will be so fun to see it from his little point of view. Looking forward to the new slower paced trip. It seems like a long way off yet July 2010 but time goes by fast.

[DisneyorBust]

All of these plans sound great ! Hope that everyone has a fantastic vacation!

[pixiesmimi]

First time at the Poly
Keys to the Kingdom Tour
Resort Photos for Photopass CD
Kona
Tusker House Breakfast
First time for DH at Ohanas
Teppan Edo
Fireworks and Electrical Water Parade from the beach
8 Day trip
First and only time to celebrate our 40th Anniversary
Maybe some ride firsts
First time to relax more and maybe not do everything.

[A Mouse Fan]

Great Post! Well we do have some firsts...

First time we are going 6 days instead of 8 days :( (OK that's not so great!)

First time we get FREE DINING ;)

First time going so late in December (11-16)

First time we booked the trip with less than 4 months to go. We usually book a year out.

I don't think we are going to try any new restaurants since we are going for a shortened time.

[Fruitcake]

Going 12/5-12/9

*1st time staying at CBR
*1st time dinner at Cape May Clam Bake
*DD (3) 1st time to go to Epcot