***November 2023 Thread***

[Scouter]

Hello! We are going in November also: 11-20, staying at Kidani and Bay Lake Tower. Doing one MVMCP. Would have loved to also do Jollywood but sticking with one extra event for this trip. I just made my ADRs. So excited! We have never been on TRON and I am hoping the construction is over in the center of Epcot! Still need to book Mears - how are you all getting from the airport to WDW?

Just reading through the thread I saw mention of Jollywood and had not heard of it. Looked it up and debated it but already have tickets to MVMCP so I agree with you that one event is enough. I'll try that some other time. I booked the Mears shuttle roundtrip.

 

[Sandy Mouse]

Still need to book Mears - how are you all getting from the airport to WDW?

I had a service booked, then canceled and plan to do an Uber or Lyft. It's just for 2 of us flying, since the rest of the family will be driving.

 

[LadybugsMum]

I think we're doing Mears for MCO to RR, but I'm renting a car in Port Canaveral after the cruise to use while at BLT. I'm trying to decide if I should cancel it and just use DCL transpo from PC to BLT and then Mears. I do like the freedom of a car especially when going to/from AK and HS.

 

[nerak]

We booked with Away we Go. There's 6 of us (including a toddler) and it for me, it is worth the extra money compared to Mears. (but I have no issues in general with Sunshine/Mears)

 

[Disturbia]

We booked with Away we Go. There's 6 of us (including a toddler) and it for me, it is worth the extra money compared to Mears. (but I have no issues in general with Sunshine/Mears)

What’s the cost with Away we Go? Mears was really cheap with a discount this time around for 5 of us (2 adults 3 kids).

 

[nerak]

What’s the cost with Away we Go? Mears was really cheap with a discount this time around for 5 of us (2 adults 3 kids).

Away We Go is $263 including tip, car seat, and a stop at Publix. (5 adults and 1 kid) So about $100 more than the regular Mears/Flyer price. The extra money is worth it for us, last time I had a bad experience getting back to MCO when I was on the Sunshine Flyer but I can't really place much blame on them given the circumstances.

It was last Nov and we cut out trip short (just 3 adults that time) and left the day before MCO closed before the tropical storm. Our pick up time was 9a, it was an unmarked van so I didn't know it was our pick up. The driver was a bit disgruntled that we didn't immediately walk up to the van. We stopped I think at 4 other resorts (which I completely understand is the norm) but had to go to the Poly 2x because people missed the van the first time. We didn't get to MCO until 10:30 and our flight was at 12 and of course the MCO was even more chaotic than usual due to the weather. I have anxiety on a regular day so it wasn't fun!

So a little break between me and shared airport transport is needed but I'm not against taking it in the future.

 

[Erinmc3]

Hello! We are going in November also: 11-20, staying at Kidani and Bay Lake Tower. Doing one MVMCP. Would have loved to also do Jollywood but sticking with one extra event for this trip. I just made my ADRs. So excited! We have never been on TRON and I am hoping the construction is over in the center of Epcot! Still need to book Mears - how are you all getting from the airport to WDW?

We are using Uber. I purchased gift cards from Target a few months ago when they were 20% off.

 

[Disturbia]

First week of Oct (1, 5 & 6) has a second Fantasmic show on MNSSHP days now, so packages will be released in a day or so. It looks like they’re making changes 2 weeks before a trip, however they can suddenly switch and add more dates randomly

 

[Sandy Mouse]

My dining reservation day was Sunday and I got everything I wanted. For two of the restaurants (Be Our Guest and The Plaza) I had to split up into parties of 3 and 4, but the rest were fine.

 

[bwang123]

any thoughts on how far out park reservations will start booking up for the week of Thanksgiving?

 

[suzymouse724]

Fantasmic dining packages opened up for November for anyone looking.

 

[LadybugsMum]

any thoughts on how far out park reservations will start booking up for the week of Thanksgiving?

Not sure, but I'd make them as soon as you can.

 

[bwang123]

Also, we are staying at AKL Nov 19 to 24.

This morning we were able to book Biergarten and Space 220 lounge for Thanksgiving day!

 

[Disturbia]

Fantamsic dining is open for Nov and Oct

 

[nw6675]

There was full availability when I booked our ADRs this morning for Thanks giving weekend and the week after. I could have slept in instead We're doing the evening Safari tour for the first time so we're happy about that.

 

[Disturbia]

There was full availability when I booked our ADRs this morning for Thanks giving weekend and the week after. I could have slept in instead We're doing the evening Safari tour for the first time so we're happy about that.

I was also surprised at the availability for our week (starting Oct 28). We booked Upclose with Rhinos (60+5) for the first time. I also got the caring for giants tour but kids were not interested.

CRT had availability for a party of 5 but by the time I got in (about 2 hours later) the only time left was 4 pm or 7:30 pm+.

 

[PrincessNelly]

I was bummed Narcoossee's & Teppan Edo weren't available but we got everything else. Hoping to still get both a little later - didnt realize Narcoossee's closed again!

Staying at AKL Jambo House for 5 nights followed by 2 nights at French Quarter - Nov 25 to Dec 2nd. Celebrating my moms belated 60th birthday! This is a surprise for her!

 

[cluce]

My Dining reservation day is Thursday, and we are staying 12 days so we have 3 dining days lol. Here's what I am hoping to get and on what days:

Storybook Dining 60+0
Rix Breakfast 60+1
Ohana Dinner 60+1
Liberty Tree Tavern 60+2
Teppan Edo 60+3
Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast 60+4
Ohana Breakfast 60+5
Savi's Workshop 60+6
Oga's Cantina 60+6
Boma Dinner 60+7
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 60+9
Cinderella's Royal Table 60+9
Space 220 Lounge 60+10
Sanaa Lunch 60+11
Steakhouse 71 60+11
Topolino's Breakfast 60+12

Fingers crossed that I can get most of these. I'm sure the hardest is going to be that Ohana Dinner on 60+1.... Ill report back at the end of the week!!

 

[PrincessNelly]

My Dining reservation day is Thursday, and we are staying 12 days so we have 3 dining days lol. Here's what I am hoping to get and on what days:

Storybook Dining 60+0
Rix Breakfast 60+1
Ohana Dinner 60+1
Liberty Tree Tavern 60+2
Teppan Edo 60+3
Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast 60+4
Ohana Breakfast 60+5
Savi's Workshop 60+6
Oga's Cantina 60+6
Boma Dinner 60+7
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique 60+9
Cinderella's Royal Table 60+9
Space 220 Lounge 60+10
Sanaa Lunch 60+11
Steakhouse 71 60+11
Topolino's Breakfast 60+12

Fingers crossed that I can get most of these. I'm sure the hardest is going to be that Ohana Dinner on 60+1.... Ill report back at the end of the week!!

Currently Teppan Edo is not available after Nov 24, so I'd have a backup ready.
I'm hoping it has to do with the CP dining packages not yet being available. But it is strange everything else is available.

 

[cluce]

Currently Teppan Edo is not available after Nov 24, so I'd have a backup ready.
I'm hoping it has to do with the CP dining packages not yet being available. But it is strange everything else is available.

oh no!! My kids saw a few tik toks from Teppan Edo and decided that they want to go "next time we go to Disney" (This is a surprise trip for them for christmas) so I added it to the list. I hope its for CP packages because that would be a win win for me