OMG OMG OMG OMG!! SO EXCITED!

[Beccaberry]

Thanks to Wendy's brilliant advice, I was able to book the Fort Wilderness Holiday Sleigh Ride ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT!!!!!!!!

I'm so flippin' excited I can't even sit at my desk!!!

So we'll have Christmas morning breakfast at Whispering Canyon, lunch at the GF Cafe, maybe have a wander through the World Showcase to hear the Storytellers or a tour of the resorts depending on crowds. And then that night we'll pack up some hot chocolate (and grown-up hot chocolate) and maybe some munchies and take a sleigh ride through Fort Wilderness. PERFECT!

OMG, I can't wait to tell the familiy!

[Wendy]

:happydance: :happydance: :mental: :mental: :mental: :happydance: :happydance: Christmas Night!!!!!! OMG Becca that is just brilliant, what a wonderful day you have lined up :D I can't wait to see the photos.

I'm glad I could help you Becca :hug2: this is going to be a Christmas to remember :yes: :hug2:

[catrancher]

How cool is that! :wiggle:

I'm so jealous. I'd love to do that!

Tom (:macwave:... deck us all with Boston Charlie... never mind... old joke.)

[Johnie]

That sounds perfect!!!

[Beccaberry]

I'm glad I could help you Becca this is going to be a Christmas to remember

I think so, too!! I can't wait! Thank you so much for the information and advice, Wendy :hug2:

Ok, quick question....

The CM that I spoke to when I made the reservation was saying that our time slot (10:30) was perfect because our sleigh ride would be ending just about the time the last HDDR let out and we could just take the bus straight back to All Star Sports. Now, is she telling me that there is a bus directly FROM Fort Wilderness to AS Sports? (Seriously, that IS what she said). Is that new? Or was she mistaken?

I was just planning on bussing over to DD or DHS (which has EMH until 1:00 am) and heading back from there.

[Keith]

ooO I totally missed that! how do we book? I guess there wont be many slots left around christmas but worth a try right?

[Beccaberry]

Actually, she said there were still spots available for each day of the month, though times were getting a bit limited (especially for the dates right around Christmas).

Call 407-WDW-PLAY to make reservations and tell them you're interested in booking the Fort Wilderness Holiday Sleigh Ride.

I think it's a BARGAIN for $60 at Disney (especially to have something "concrete" to do on Christmas Day).

[Keith]

Ive ALWAYS wanted to do that at christmas! I hope you get to see all the wonderfully decorated motorhomes and things

What times do they run do you know?

[Wendy]

Ive ALWAYS wanted to do that at christmas! I hope you get to see all the wonderfully decorated motorhomes and things

What times do they run do you know?

I think it's every 30 mins from 5.30pm

What could be better :D


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[Beccaberry]

I think it's every 30 mins from 5.30pm

What could be better :D


9695

I KNOW!!! :bounce: I think it will be amazing.

Yes, Wendy is right. They begin at 5:30 and run every 30 mins. The information that I'd read initially said until 9:30; however, when I called they offered me 10:30 on Christmas night. I'm not sure if that is a standard or if they are just running later because it's Christmas Night. I was also offered times on Christmas Eve, and was REALLY torn. But since we already had our plans for Christmas Eve, I opted for Christmas Day.

10:30 initially sounded a bit late, but I decided we could always take a cat nap during the day if we wanted, and since we don't have young children I think we'll be fine.

SOOO can't wait!

[Keith]

we;re doing v&a on christmas evening so thats kinda out but christmas eve sounds perfect !

[Beccaberry]

Definitely give them a call and see what they have :D You just might get lucky ;-)

[Johnie]

I would love to do this but can't. Stupid horse allergy :-(. But take lots of pics so I can live vicariously through you!

[Watchinherskip]

Becca, what a fantastic plan! It should be awesome! Way to go Wendy. Kudos on the suggestion.:thumbsup:

I have only been on one sleigh ride in my life and it was pretty awesome. It was in the Poconos in Pennsylvania during the day. I can only imagine how it will look.

Hey do you remember that Budweiser Christmas commercial where the clydesdales and wagon are going through the christmas village? That is always one of my favorites of the holiday...whoa did I hijack this thing...er sorry:sorry:

[Beccaberry]

I would love to do this but can't. Stupid horse allergy :-(. But take lots of pics so I can live vicariously through you!

LOADS of pics! I promise!

[Beccaberry]

Becca, what a fantastic plan! It should be awesome! Way to go Wendy. Kudos on the suggestion.:thumbsup:

I have only been on one sleigh ride in my life and it was pretty awesome. It was in the Poconos in Pennsylvania during the day. I can only imagine how it will look.

Hey do you remember that Budweiser Christmas commercial where the clydesdales and wagon are going through the christmas village? That is always one of my favorites of the holiday...whoa did I hijack this thing...er sorry:sorry:

Hijack away, Dan, I LOVE that commercial!!!! (Almost makes me willing to drink a Budweiser.....almost ;) )

[Mari]

Oh Becca!!

How WONDERFUL!!!!!!

[Kate]

Oh wow, thats going to be so lovely!! I cant believe you managed to get it for christmas day, i wouldve thought everyone who wanted to do it wouldve gone for christmas day!

[Shellyamc]

Well THAT is some pixie dust right there :yes: I can't think of any better way to end the night on Christmas.
I can't wait for this trip report!!

[Kate]

I can't wait for this trip report!!

Erm, is there something you need to do Shelly?! :whistle:

[Tinkfan]

It sounds like the best trip ever to be honest! Can't wait for the pictures!

[Beccaberry]

I'm even thinking of doing a PRE-trippie this time!!! ;-)

[Shellyamc]

Erm, is there something you need to do Shelly?! :whistle:

B-U-S-T-E-D :surrender:

Honestly I totally forgot. Off to work..promise

[uscwest]

Sounds absolutely fabulous Becca. We just went to HDDR and yes they are now running buses from HDDR directly to the resorts.

[Beccaberry]

Sounds absolutely fabulous Becca. We just went to HDDR and yes they are now running buses from HDDR directly to the resorts.

Wow! That's AWESOME! Thanks so much for the confirmation, SD....Jon will be THRILLED!

[Tink]

Have room for two more? Oh wait, make that three, no! Four!!! Ummmm... that'd actually be nine more... oh heck, we'll just run along side if you share the adult chocolate. :D :D

Wonderful luck Becca. So pleased for you! :hug2:

[Beccaberry]

Have room for two more? Oh wait, make that three, no! Four!!! Ummmm... that'd actually be nine more... oh heck, we'll just run along side if you share the adult chocolate. :D :D

Wonderful luck Becca. So pleased for you! :hug2:

The more the merrier!!! I've plenty of "adult chocolate" to go around :)

Hehe, after all the food I'll be eating during the week, *I* am the one who will need to be running alongside the sleigh!

[Johnie]

I MUST have adult hot chocolate

[Beccaberry]

My packing list will read:

Camera
Christmas Tree
Ears
Suitcase full of "adult hot chocolate"

[catrancher]

Suitcase full of "adult hot chocolate"

Will that be enough? :unsure:

It gets chilly in Florida on Christmas night.
Or even if it doesn't, with enough "adult hot chocolate" you don't really care. :shrug:

Tom (:macwave:... why yes, I'll have another glass or six please!)

[Beccaberry]

Will that be enough? :unsure:

It gets chilly in Florida on Christmas night.
Or even if it doesn't, with enough "adult hot chocolate" you don't really care. :shrug:

Tom (:macwave:... why yes, I'll have another glass or six please!)

You make a fair point. Oh well, Baleigh's clothes are tiny, maybe I can use her suitcase as well.

[ukwdwnut]

sounds awesome becca. have a fantasmic time.

remember photos plz :)

[Tinkfan]

My packing list will read:

Camera
Christmas Tree
Ears
Suitcase full of "adult hot chocolate"

Will you share?:tongue: