So what I had thought was just a really, really, bad cold is actually pneumonia.
Thus I will continue to be behind for a while here, what with sleeping 20 hours a day, coughing the rest, and such.
HELP
If anyone wants to chime in on the comments that I am not well enough yet to get to, please do so, it’d help. They are on the right sidebar lower down.
DECEMBER ITINERARIES
Update: December hours are now out (though not complete) and the itinerary below indeed works for its intended weeks. The details are here.
Disney still has not released the the full December schedule, and what it has released (through 12/8) is still thin.
But even so, the following looks good for 11/26 through 12/4, and so far so good for 12/3 through 12/8:
This is labeled “draft” for two reasons:
- I don’t yet know if the evening fireworks at Hollywood Studios or Rivers of Dope show at the Animal Kingdom will be on nightly, so may have to shift around some evenings if they aren’t. I’ve tried to build in some open evenings (with no dining reservations) early in the week to create flexibility to do so
- I won’t post the “daily agendas” and required FastPass+ until much closer to the 60 day FastPass+ booking window, so that those reflect the show schedules noted above and also maximize the learning on how to approach all the new stuff that’s opening this summer
UPDATES TO 2017 CROWD CALENDAR
I have 2016-2017 break data on 90% of the school districts I track. The missing districts–as usual mostly from Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey–should largely publish their 2016-2017 calendars over June. I expect the final 2017 calendar to come out no later than mid-July, and hopefully a couple of weeks before that.
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Hi Dave, in terms of crowds, and the lesser of two evils, would you pick a “red crowd” MK day (Wednesday 11/30/16) with p.m. EMH or a “red crowd” MK day (Saturday 12/3/16) with a.m. EHM? Thanks!
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Mimi, if you are going in particular to see the evening shows, I’d pick the PM EMH, as the buses/monorails won’t be so crowded after they end. However, MK does not have am EMH on 12/3…
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Dave! I feel your pain! Just on the tail end of pneumonia myself…thank goodness for antibiotics and steroids (the good kind, not the “AH-NAHLD” kind- ha!) Get better soon!
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Thank you, Kelly and Dave!
I will switch my 12/2 and 12/5 plans. As I plan my meals for these days (and book tomorrow!), is it too much to spend the full day at AK and HS, or am I better off doing half days at these parks?
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Feel better soon Dave!!!!
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Nicole- Both of your itineraries look great. For the second one, I would add another ticket day to your package (only about $16 per person) and explore Epcot for a full day. Two other options to consider are a day at Disney Springs or have you thought about heading over to Universal Orlando? Its just a few minutes away and a must if you\’re a Harry Potter Fan.
On both sets of dates, all of your days at MK, Disney will be having the MVMCP. So if you are not staying for the party, you will need to leave by 7pm.
In either case, if you are adding the dining plan you will want to book as soon as possible. Your 180 day dining reservation window is here.
It would be my pleasure to help you book your vacation. You can contact me at KellyB@DestinationsInFlorida.com or 980-429-4499.
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Get better soon!
Can you please let me know how the below itineraries look? I have two boys ages 4 and 7 and staying at the Grand Floridian. I am still finalizing my dates so I could be going from 11/30 – 12/6 or 12/2 to 12/9. Thank you!
11/30 (arrive late at night): hotel
12/1: MK
12/2: Epcot
12/3: HS
12/4: MK (MVMCP)
12/5: AK
12/6: hotel
Other itinerary:
12/2: Epcot
12/3: HS
12/4: MK (MVMCP)
12/5: AK
12/6: hotel
12/7: hotel or other suggestion?
12/8: MK
12/9: hotel
Thank you!
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Nicole these both look good!! AK may be tricky the 5th–it’s still unclear. You could avoid the potential problem by swapping your 12/2 and 12/5 plans
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Get better soon, Dave!!!!!
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Yuck. I had pneumonia about 18 months ago. Get lots of rest and listen to your doctor! Feel better soon!
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Get well soon, Dave! Happy to share all the tips you’ve given me.
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Dave, I hope you feel better soon! You’ve helped me plan three amazing family trips to WDW in the last six years. Thank you!!
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Thanks Katie!!
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Oh my goodness, sorry you have been so sick! Get well soon.
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Thanks Lacee… a lot better today as the antibiotics kick in…
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