*** Official November 2018 Thread - It's Turkey Lurkey Time! ***

I’ve also been trying for category 1 on Thanksgiving for 5:00. I haven’t been able to get it. I just assumed it was sold out, but I continue to check religiously!
What I've been doing is looking for a party of two on random dates, including now on Dec. 4. Obviously, it will let me book, but it always lists Category 1 as greyed out and "unavailable". To me, it seems that it's not released yet. A random Tuesday without the Free Dining crowd? Can't imagine that being sold out... Perhaps it's wishful thinking, but that makes me really assume that it just hasn't been released yet!
 
Will be at All Star Sports Nov. 24th-Dec. 8th. Was hoping for POP but no availability.
Got all of our ADR's we wanted except Coral Reef which is held up until they release the Candlelight packages.

Our first night on the 24th is expected to be very crowded at the parks. We may have fun just walking around. Dinner at the Yatchsman 1st night! Never been there.

Hi everyone! I stumbled across this thread and wanted to join the roll call, @Newsies! This is our very first trip to WDW and we are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge 11/27 - 12/5! ADR day was last week and I was incredibly nervous as a newcomer/foodie, but we got every single thing we wanted with the exception of a PPO breakfast at Garden Grill or Akershus...I am guessing they will open up when the Candlelight Processional packages do, though. I am looking forward to our first trip, especially being during Christmastime.

Welcome to the roll call!!
 


Have a seat, pass the cranberry sauce and come plan with us! It's the November 2018 thread!

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Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, an early Christmas, a birthday, an anniversary or life in general, we're so excited to have you with us!
*A previous Nov 18 interest thread was in existence, but a poster requested an "official thread" that would keep track of roll call, events, etc. Let me know if you want this taken down!
This is a space for talking about all of your November 2018 Walt Disney World Resort travels. Transportation booking/issues, queries about park events and hours, or general rambling-- all welcome here!

**NEW 4/24: November Free Dining Promotion
Free dining has been announced for 2018! For our November travelers, you may be eligible for free dining if you are traveling between November 24-November 27. In order to be eligible for free dining, you must purchase a non-discounted Walt Disney World resort and ticket package with at least a 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way Package with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus Option.

The 2018 Free Dining promotion excludes the following resorts:

Value:

  • All Star Movies
  • Art of Animation Little Mermaid Rooms
  • Fort Wilderness Campsites
Moderate:
  • Port Orleans Riverside
  • Port Orleans French Quarter
Deluxe:
  • Contemporary Resort
  • Bay Lake Tower
  • Wilderness Lodge
  • Polynesian Village Resort (standard rooms and villas)
  • Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort
The promotion must be booked by July 7, 2018.

Guests staying at value and moderate resorts will receive a free Quick-Service Dining Plan, guests staying at deluxe resorts will receive a free Disney Dining Plan.


November Event Information/"Check-In" Threads
November is a very special time of year at Walt Disney World Resort! There will be plenty of special events taking place this month, make sure you take advantage of all the holiday magic! Here are just a few links for connecting with others and learning more about these happenings!

2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: The best part about early November is that you still have a chance to catch the 2018 Food and Wine Festival! The Epcot-based event begins August 30 and runs all the way up until November 12, so our earlier November travelers will have the chance to experience seminars, culinary demonstrations, exclusive merchandise, and above all, FOOD from all around the world! F&W is a great event, my personal favorite Epcot festival, so be sure to check it out if you're in WDW during this time! Don't forget to follow the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018 thread for updates on information as it's released!


Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend: From Nov 1-4, Walt Disney World Resort and runDisney invite you to join them in Epcot for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon! Be sure to follow the Official Wine & Dine 2018 thread for more information on registration, updates, and more!

  • Registration opens up on Tuesday, March 20 at noon EST. You can register here.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: Do you need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? You're in luck! On select dates, you can watch Magic Kingdom transform into a holiday wonderland with special nighttime offerings during this hard ticket event. You'll find free cookies and milk, exclusive entertainment (a parade, a castle show, and a fireworks show just for the event!), exclusive character offerings, and above all: SNOW ON MAIN STREET! Follow the "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic thread for more updates on dates, ticket sales, party information, and more! I'll update this section with dates and prices as information is released.

As of 3/19, tickets for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are on sale! The
November dates are: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 28, 30. Tickets are $95 in advance or $105 at the gate (if available). Tickets can be purchased by calling (407) 939-1872.







Roll Call

Joining the November 2018 train? Wanna be a part of our Roll Call? No problem! Reply to this thread with your trip dates, which resort you're staying at, and anything else you'd like us to know! Be sure to tag @Newsies so you know I'll see it!


ROLL CALL!
In order of trip dates (then alphabetical by poster name)

Walt Disney World


sailors- 10/27-11/10 (POR)
CatNipRules- 10/27-11/10 (SSR)

chiisai- 11/1-11/6 (Poly)
lovingeire- 11/1-11/6 (Grand Flo)

Arazia- 11/2-11/11 (Poly)
ciaoaloha31- 11/2-11/7 (Pop)
mi*vida*loca- 11/2-11/4 (POFQ), 11/3-11/11 (BWV)

AFwifelife- 11/3-11/4 (SoG)
balty74- 11/3-11/11 (BRV/WL)
EmmyKay- 11/3-11/9 (BRV)
KStash- 11/3-11/7 (BCV)
lauren_elizabeth- 11/3-11/10 (ASsp)
tracee22- 11/3-11/10 (POP)

Cordy2424- 11/4-11/10 (POFQ)
DebnPaul- 11/4-11/10 (Grand Flo)
FortWildernessCamper- 11/4-11/12 (FWCG)
Shane Fireopal- 11/4-11/9 (OKW)

BMAEC- 11/5-11/10 (Contempo)
RolloTomasi- 11/5-11/9 (POFQ)
shairpdrh- 11/5-11/8 (BLT)

DisneyLore 11/6-11/14 (POFQ)
JJ2017- 11/6-11/11 (Dolphin)
SueandPooh24- 11/6-11/13 (CR)
Tallent- 11/6-11/10 (WL)

CanadianPrincess- 11/8-11/18 (Pop)
DisneyMandC- 11/8-11/9 (BCV)
Fernanda Diaz- 11/8-11/15 (DoubleTree)

disneygrl704- 11/9-11/18 (Pop & Offsite)
Jasmine81- 11/9-11/17 (ASMu)

Alison S- 11/10-11/15 (Poly)
ChanduTail- 11/10-11/17 (BCV)
Evilrubberducks9- 11/10-11/17 (Pop)
Helvetica- 11/10-11/18 (ASMo)
loveshak22- 11/10-11/13 (YC)
MADRUN 11/10-11/17 (BWV)
MrsSaraG- 11/10-11/18 (AKL) - PTR

NikkiDP- 11/10-11/16 (AKV)
tinkerbella16- 11/10-11/18 (POR)
**Courtney** - 11/10-11/17 (Pop)

glennsgirl762- 11/11-11/17 (CBR)
mar7967- 11/11-11/18 (AKL Kidani Savannah View)
Mrs~Incredible- 11/11-11/18 (Sheraton Vistana)
mxkris- 11/11-11/17 (CBR)

pilferk- 11/12-11/23 (AKV)

Happy2BGoofy- 11/13-11/20 (Pop)
MickyHuman- 11/13-11/20 (AOA)
Sommermo- 11/13-11/17 (Pop)

Disneymom1126- 11/14-11/19 (BRV), 11/19-11/21 (AKV Savannah View)
TorontoJoe- 11/14-11/19 (Contempo)

Christinecinti- 11/15-11/25 (ASMu)
cmarsh31- 11/15-11/18 (Poly)
dSp12- 11/15-11/19 (POFQ)
LadyDiznee123- 11/15-11/19 (POP)
Sandiz08- 11/15-11/22 (BRV)
summerskye- 11/15-11/25 (BWV)

CynBeth- 11/16-11/24 (POR)
mgaspard- 11/16-11/18 (Hard Rock Hotel), 11/18-11/24 (Hilton Buena Vista Palace)
Shellyb84- 11/16-11/23 (FW)
WhoDatDisney- 11/16-11/24 (VWL)

Bethislucy- 11/17-11/20 (Off-Site)
cindilouwho76- 11/17-11/24 (POR)
DisneyBarlans- 11/17-11/24 (CSR)
ericstac- 11/17-11/23 (Poly)
wdwnut61- 11/17-11/25 (BC)


biochemgirl- 11/18-22/26 (POFQ)
Newsies-
11/18-11/24 (Poly) - PTR
stitchfan75- 11/18-11/23 (POFQ)


camnham- 11/20-11/25 (Off-Site at Bonnett Creek)

gulliesmom- 11/20-11/26 (GF)
mommy2mrb- 11/20-11/24 (ASMu)

hbrc2125- 11/21-11/26 (Poly)

kangamangus- 11/22-12/2 (OKW)
kpd6901- 11/22-12/2 (AoA)

melbelle75- 11/22-11/27 (Off-Property)

DisneyDude71- 11/23-11/30 (ASmu)
Goldenowner- 11/23-11/27 (Poly), 11/27-12/1 (BC), 12/1-12/2 (TBD)
LadyntheTramp- 11/23-12/2

Liserson- 11/23-12/1 (SOG)
mster425- 11/23-11/25 (Swan), 11/25-11/30 (Poly)


anitsa123- 11/24-11/30 (ASsp)

Ashby04- 11/24-11/30 (Poly)
deedeew80- 11/24-11/30 (ASMu)
Dolphindee- 11/24-12/1 (BWR)
Elle23- 11/24-12/2 (ASMu)
Huff- 11/24-12/8 (ASsp)
JustMeFran- 11/24-12/2 (POP)

mamaofsix- 11/24-12/1 (Off-site at Windsor Hills)
MudBud- 11/24-12/4 (Pop)
piglet girl- 11/24-12/1 (AOA)
Roscoe18- 11/24-11/30 (CSR)

sandym718- 11/24-12/1 (Poly)
theostwalts- 11/24-12/2 (AKV Kidani Villlage)
1427disney- 11/24-12/18 (CSR)

Chris Anglin- 11/25-11/30 (ASMu)
GrantMcR- 11/25-12/2 (AKL Kidani Village)
King Dominic- 11/25-12/1 (OKW)
lambdabeta- 11/25-12/5 (Poly)
midnightlouise- 11/25-11/30 (Saratoga Springs)
ollynholly- 11/25-12/2 (ASsp)


DiaryofaDisneyKid- 11/26-12/4 (BWV, AKL Kidani)
LadyRayado- 11/26-11/12/1 (CBR)
Sandy Mouse- 11/26-12/3 (Pop)
Sarah_B- 11/26-12/2 (Poly)
Tearbear- 11/26-12/05 (Poly)

Chrystandenise- 11/27-12/4 (CBR)
evlaina- 11/27-12/5 (AKL)

Kimber1962- 11/27-12/4 (ASMo)
MamaJessie- 11/27-12/1 (POFQ)
Pookie9922- 11/27-12/4 (Beach Club)
Stephdisney- 11/27-12/4 (Pop)


crazyash82- 11/28-12/05 (AoA)
nicynot- 11/28-12/1

michelleiada- 11/29-12/7 (AKL Jambo and BC)



Disneyland Resort

sgerto- 11/12-11/15 (Best Western Stovall)



Disney Cruise Line

dnllmz- 11/5-11/9 (Disney Cruise)
Yes, this is true for all of the restaurants that are offering Candlelight Processional Packages. No dining times have been loaded yet, even for regular reservations. I have been looking everyday for breakfast reservations at Garden Grill. Frustrating!



Please add us to the roll call. Travelling Nov 26th to Dec 1st at the Poly. We are 8 adults- and 3 grands (2 yrs, 1 yr, 1 yr). I was do disappointed that I could not get even one of my ADRs at the 180 mark last week. No Coral Reef, no Ohana. My husband & I watch website all the time, and call once each every day. This thread gives me hope though!

JA
 
Add us to the list! We’ll be staying at POFQ from 11/20 through 11/25.

This was an unexpected trip as we hadn’t planned on heading back down until after Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was fully launched. But I just found out that my DS’s marching band will be marching at Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving - so fun!

My DS will be with his band the whole week, and DH is staying home, so this will mostly be a girls’ trip for my DD (12) and me. She had ALWAYS wanted to stay at POFQ - she made a float for Louisiana for her 5th grade state float project (every kid made a float to cart around school on the last day), and she’s loved all things LA since then. We’ve stayed at POR a few times but never POFQ.
 
Add us to the list! We’ll be staying at POFQ from 11/20 through 11/25.

This was an unexpected trip as we hadn’t planned on heading back down until after Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was fully launched. But I just found out that my DS’s marching band will be marching at Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving - so fun!

My DS will be with his band the whole week, and DH is staying home, so this will mostly be a girls’ trip for my DD (12) and me. She had ALWAYS wanted to stay at POFQ - she made a float for Louisiana for her 5th grade state float project (every kid made a float to cart around school on the last day), and she’s loved all things LA since then. We’ve stayed at POR a few times but never POFQ.

I forget how it came about but am like your daughter and just love the city of New Orleans and the Saints. We have stayed at POFQ during a Thanksgiving Week maybe 6 years ago and this trip will be at POR for the first time. We arrive 5 days before you.
 


Please add us to the roll call. Travelling Nov 26th to Dec 1st at the Poly. We are 8 adults- and 3 grands (2 yrs, 1 yr, 1 yr). I was do disappointed that I could not get even one of my ADRs at the 180 mark last week. No Coral Reef, no Ohana. My husband & I watch website all the time, and call once each every day. This thread gives me hope though!

JA

Add us to the list! We’ll be staying at POFQ from 11/20 through 11/25.

This was an unexpected trip as we hadn’t planned on heading back down until after Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was fully launched. But I just found out that my DS’s marching band will be marching at Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving - so fun!

My DS will be with his band the whole week, and DH is staying home, so this will mostly be a girls’ trip for my DD (12) and me. She had ALWAYS wanted to stay at POFQ - she made a float for Louisiana for her 5th grade state float project (every kid made a float to cart around school on the last day), and she’s loved all things LA since then. We’ve stayed at POR a few times but never POFQ.

Welcome both to the roll call!!!
 
My daughter and I will be at Saratoga Springs from 11/24 - 11/30. We are both super excited about our first visit for the holiday season. We have MVMCP tickets booked for 11/29 and are planning to do a tour of some of the resorts to see the Christmas trees. We also have the UnDISCOVERed Future World tour booked and plan to spend the rest of that day at Festival of the Holidays at Epcot. If anybody who is used to travelling at this time of year has any hints and tips or recommendations, I would love to hear them
 
Is anyone doing a CRT dinner the week after Thanksgiving? I was not able to make that reservation on our 180+2. I set a touringplans reservation finder for it. Just curious if it's because that night is a MVMCP or if it's just normal limits. I'm wishful hoping reservations were held back so that I'll get it once they open them up....
 
@Newsies
We will be there Nov 3-17, doing a split stay. Nov 3-10 we'll be offsite renting a large house with extended family. Nov 10-17, we'll be at All Star Music with the Traveling Homeschoolers.
 
Is anyone doing a CRT dinner the week after Thanksgiving? I was not able to make that reservation on our 180+2. I set a touringplans reservation finder for it. Just curious if it's because that night is a MVMCP or if it's just normal limits. I'm wishful hoping reservations were held back so that I'll get it once they open them up....

I'm also trying for a CRT dinner the week after Thanksgiving. I was on at 6am and tried for our 180+3 and am trying for an early dinner on a MVMCP night and found nothing. There was availability for breakfast and lunch though so it seemed like dinnernreservations weren't released. Posts from other people here sounded like they had similar situations with BOG and CRT on party nights. Some dates seemed to have been released now, but I'm not sure how far they have released. I've set a touringplans reservation finder too....
 
I forget how it came about but am like your daughter and just love the city of New Orleans and the Saints. We have stayed at POFQ during a Thanksgiving Week maybe 6 years ago and this trip will be at POR for the first time. We arrive 5 days before you.

So great! And you guys will love POR. That’s our favorite moderate resort, but I just couldn’t resist trying POFQ this time. ❤️
 
I had posted when we were just getting started planning. I never did say when we finally decided on our dates and resort. So please add us to the roll!! We will be there the 26-1 and staying at the CBR. It will be my DH and myself with our 4 kids (8,5,3 & 16 months.) It is a family trip with Dh’s parents and sis, bil, and their 5 and 1 year old. They are staying offsite.
We haven’t been able to get any reservations for all 12 of us and only one at CR for 6.
 
So great! And you guys will love POR. That’s our favorite moderate resort, but I just couldn’t resist trying POFQ this time. ❤️

We loved FQ when we stayed there before the renovations. One morning we walked over to RS for breakfast and got to see a little bit of it. We will be in a Royal Room with a river view.
 
We loved FQ when we stayed there before the renovations. One morning we walked over to RS for breakfast and got to see a little bit of it. We will be in a Royal Room with a river view.

Ahhh, DD and I stayed in a Royal Room during our girls’ trip a few years ago, and it was awesome. She loved the light-up headboard, and I thought the attention to detail was very cool. Have a great time!
 
I am very excited about my first mom daughter trip with my adult daughter! But I am very frustrated that I cannot get my ticker to appear. ( from Disstickers) I tried all 4 choices, but all it shows is a link. I should have written this down somewhere the last time I did it!
 
I booked a FD trip at Sports for 11/25-11/30!!!! Still have a lot of plan juggling to do before this trip. It may be the first trip with just me and DW - NO KIDS!!! It will be rough as DD is my ride buddy. There is a chance a work buddy will be there and we can hook up for the rides. I am planning on doing all 4 parks one day. I realized it will be so easy to do this by myself but I would be lonely....
 

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