Pre-Trip The "I NEED HELP" Pre-Pre-Trip Report

Okay.
Deep breaths, Nicole.

Inhale, exhale.

Hello, friends. I am Nicole, and I need HELP. After my whining, and begging, and downright temper tantrum-ing, I have finally gotten my boyfriend to agree to a Disney trip! It has been FIVE years since we went to Disney together, and one whole whopping longgggggg 2015 of no Disney for me. But it's a new year... it's 2016, and this little princess is getting her behind to Disney. :)

So, I am thinking of booking Disney from Friday, November 4th to Sunday, November 13th. My birthday is the 5th, and I REALLY want to wake up in the world. I know it's a little bit more expensive to fly out Friday afternoon and pay for an extra night, but I don't think there is any monetary amount that can compare to waking up in Disney on your birthday.

Now here's where you guys come in.

Should I stay at a Value Resort (thinking Art of Animation) or should a spend about 600 bucks more and stay at Port Orleans Riverside?

I really want to go to Universal (don't throw things at me) because I have never been! Do you think 6 days Disney and 2-3 days Universal for a first timer would be appropriate?

Should I book now (please say yes) or should I wait until like 6 months prior which would bring me to the end of April...I know NOTHING about how airline flights work and I've been checking every day on the Disney website. It does seem like Tuesday is the cheapest day for flights for some reason, no clue why!

So my dear fellow Disney obsessed friends, please help me. I will be forever and ever grateful.


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dclfan

dclfan

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prfctlyximprct said:
Soooo they just opened up the skippers canteen to be able to book 180 days out which makes me have peace of mind that I'll actually get a reservation there on the day I'd like... Should I switch my fantasmic package from brown derby (2 credits) to mama melrose (1 credit) and book the canteen? Help!
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Yes most definitely. I wasn't impressed with brown Derby's food or atmosphere. It's much more fun to sit outside at the new bistro area and save the two credits.

The last couple of times we have went to mama melroses we have had an AMAZING experience. Food and service was great. Atmosphere is always fun and lively. Chicken pasta is too die.

Plus you'll get to try a NEW restaurant. DO IT!!!!! Lol
 
prfctlyximprct

prfctlyximprct

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dclfan said:
Yes most definitely. I wasn't impressed with brown Derby's food or atmosphere. It's much more fun to sit outside at the new bistro area and save the two credits.

The last couple of times we have went to mama melroses we have had an AMAZING experience. Food and service was great. Atmosphere is always fun and lively. Chicken pasta is too die.

Plus you'll get to try a NEW restaurant. DO IT!!!!! Lol
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You've convinced me! :) now if only I could get a later time for mama melrose than 2:30 lol!
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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prfctlyximprct said:
Soooo they just opened up the skippers canteen to be able to book 180 days out which makes me have peace of mind that I'll actually get a reservation there on the day I'd like... Should I switch my fantasmic package from brown derby (2 credits) to mama melrose (1 credit) and book the canteen? Help!
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Absolutely yes. That is smart planning and getting the new place to try at the same time. Good luck.
 
Dave Z

Dave Z

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Nicole,
I just caught on your pre trip report, looks like a lot fun.
We are going December 10 for 7 nights and Monday June 13 I can booked the ADR's!
We are doing the Christmas party on Dec15 as well,
Looking forward to one of your trip reports when you get back!
 
prfctlyximprct

prfctlyximprct

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Dave Z said:
Nicole,
I just caught on your pre trip report, looks like a lot fun.
We are going December 10 for 7 nights and Monday June 13 I can booked the ADR's!
We are doing the Christmas party on Dec15 as well,
Looking forward to one of your trip reports when you get back!
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I hope you get all the adrs you want!!! :) I am so excited for the Christmas party! This is my first time going! Let's hope our trips comes soon but go by extremely slow!
 

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