*gulp* I took the plunge and finally booked!

you made the right choice you can't pass up free dinning. i stayed at the all-star resorts a couple of times and we were happy with it, a lot more kids nrunning around than the other resorts it seems but it is disney so you deal with it.

I know how your feeling, I felt just like that the first time I flew the booking-nest! I'd been heavily involved in the planning of our family holidays so I knew what I was doing, but it felt like a much bigger responsibility when doing it on my own!

You've made the right choice, sit back and celebrate - you're going to Disney! Free dining saves you so much money so of course you can't pass it up! I haven't stayed at any of the All Star resorts but have heard great things, your on-site so that's an immediate bonus, EMHs etc, it's all win-win!

You're going to have a great time!

Congrats Molitiva! on booking your first trip & to what we think is the friendliest forum on the web. Oh, no , you do not want to pass up free dinning!!!!! And there should be no catch if you booked everything through Disney direct. This should be the dinning plan you got, Quick Service Dinning Plan . Your gonna have a ball, any question, don't hesitate to ask. That's what we are all here for.

Yay so exciting and welcome Can't wait to hear all about your trip

Welcome! Way to go on the free dining. That is always a plus! I think you'll like All Star Music. I've stayed there before and found it very nice. Keep us posted on your trip!

My cousins stayed at "All Star Music" in January. They said it wasn't bad. The only downer they found about it is unlike POP, you have to share a bus with the other "All Star Resorts" and go to their stops. If you're not planning on hanging out at the resort that much anyway, it shouldn't be a biggie. Just concentrate on having fun at the parks!

Good job Molitiva! Now, I want you to do something *very* important for me.... BREATHE!! It's all going to be okay.

I love the dining plan and actually think it takes a lot of stress off of me at the Parks because it's simple to use and everything is all paid for. No pressure!!

Your adventure is just beginning, but don't lose sight that vacations are supposed to be fun! You won't get to see and do everything, but that's okay because you can always go back again. Relax, and have a great time!

Yes, exactly what Kristen said, and don't try to over plan, that can ruin a vacation! Pick the parks you want to go to each day, and even make a list of your most "want to do's" but relax, it's a vacation. Believe me, we've been going for years, and know almost ever trick, nook and cranny and we never get everything done in one trip, just gives us reason to want to go back! Just go in the park, and go to the left!

AMEN!

Why yes! Yes you can walk through the Castle. In fact I highly suggest it because it's quite beautiful.

Actually.... it depends....

I you get there in the morning, your good to go, but if its during one of there shows? You have to go on the sides of it because they block off the entrance into the castle. Now... you can go through the back, but as far as I cant remember... if a show is going, you cant get through the entrance of it... I could be wrong though.

You are correct Mase! We were just there last week and the times guide says you can't get all the way through during the shows due to fireworks, so just read the times guide and see exactly when the shows are and go into the castle well before that because they have to set up the fireworks. Also, I'm pretty sure that they also have to set a few up for Wishes that come directly off the castle, so it would be closed then too.

Congrats on booking your trip! Free dining is awesome! So, you can't pass that up. Looking forward to hearing about your trip.

lol, It's so funny, i'm like chuckling to myself outloud right now. I'm doing the same exact thing for my girlfriend in July! First time to WDW, and I'm surprising her. And I'm doing all of the planning myself. I'm feeling the same pressure! I had no idea planning a WDW vacation was so in-depth and complicated!

I'm sure both of our planning will give us both absolutely fantastic, romantic, and memorable vacations! Good luck to you and your boyfriend!

Try planning for 4 people, 2 of which are disney virgins(one who has never been anywhere, the other a sleep in, walk around and take pictures, don't stick to a plan kind of person), an AP and wants to control the ADRs but cares about little else and me who's idea of planning is booking a hotel and flights on a whim normally. I admit I am excited now but this is a very different experience.

Molitva...don't miss the MVMCP! I know it's an extra expense, but seriously one of the BEST memories from my very first Christmas Disney trip last year. I went with my two BFFs for my 40th birthday. You'll hear many different views on this, but the holiday spirit and magical parade was WELL worth the $$ (IMO). It was just happy...I can still hear the music! I'm not sure when you are going, but we went at the end of Nov/beginning of Dec at crowds were pleasantly 'light' in Disney terms. If you go, enjoy the atmosphere. Don't make it a night to stress about rides.

What dates will you be going? I've got two quick trips planned for December. You're going to love Disney in December.
Taken a deep breath and relax besides waiting the hard part is done!

Dee

Awesome!
I'm at the AoA dec 13-15 then again on the 22nd. We'll be enjoying the magic at the same time. We leave on the Fantasy on the 15th. I'm thinking of doing the MVMCP on the 13 or a group from another board is thinking of going on the 14th.
Hooray!