***Official January 2023 Thread***

SheSingsAlong said:
Please add me to the list of trips! Just settled on January 14 - 21, 2023 😃 Planning on renting DVC points for Boardwalk Villas.

I just got back from a girls' trip over the last weekend with my childhood best friend. I was also using the trip to do recon for my next family trip. Husband says he would much rather deal with possible cold temps than hot temps like our previous trips. Anyone have advice for MLK week? I know it is not a great time to go in January, but it will allow us to only pull our daughter from school for 4 days.
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Yay, our first trip has been added to the Roll Call! I know it's still early, so if anything changes, just let me know.

I think that will be a good time to go. The Festival of the Arts should be available, and Tuesday through Friday should see a reduction in crowds (at least from locals). Usually work and school schedules dictate our vacations, so sometimes you just have to go when you can. As long as you manage expectations, you'll have a great time!
 
We're booked! Dec. 30th - Jan 7th at POFQ. We'll be there for the start of marathon weekend, so we're planning on doing the 5k & 10k. It'll be my first 10k! Excited to start training for that after we get back from our DCL cruise & weekend at DL in Feb.
 
DLmama said:
We're booked! Dec. 30th - Jan 7th at POFQ. We'll be there for the start of marathon weekend, so we're planning on doing the 5k & 10k. It'll be my first 10k! Excited to start training for that after we get back from our DCL cruise & weekend at DL in Feb.
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Woohoo, you've been added! Enjoy your other trips and best wishes for your races!
 
Countdown time! :hourglass

It's February, which means anyone leaving next January is now--

Less than 1 year away from Disney!! :yay:
 
Leaving this here for future reference, in the event Magical Extras for 2023 vacation packages change. Remember, visitors checking-in during December 2022 should receive 2022 Magical Extras for their length of stay, and visitors checking-in during January 2023 should receive 2023 Magical Extras for their length of stay.

2022 Magical Extras
Discover all the Magical Extras that await you in 2022!
THINGS TO DO
Miniature Golf
Choose from two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Join Santa and his elves at their off season retreat or delight in a golf adventure based on Disney's classic animated film Fantasia.
  • Receive four (4) vouchers per package, each voucher valid for one (1) 18 hole round of miniature golf on one (1) day for one (1) Guest at either Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course or Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course. Voucher and Magical Extras Savings Card are required at time of redemption. Voucher is nontransferable and expires at midnight on the day of checkout. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. Not valid with any other offer, discount or promotions, and may not be redeemed for cash in whole or in part. Only one miniature golf course may be open from time to time and courses are subject to weather closures. Due to capacity limitations, it may not always be possible to accommodate Guests at the exact time they choose to visit. No photocopy or reproductions of voucher will be accepted. VOUCHER IS VOID IF SOLD.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Check out the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex which is a professionally run, state-of-the-art facility which hosts sporting events for athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Receive four (4) vouchers per package, each voucher valid for one (1) general admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on one (1) day for ONE (1) Guest. Valid only on event days. Some events require an additional admission charge. There are no events on certain days. Days and hours of operation of concessions, venues and attractions varies. Visit espnwwos.com for more information. Voucher and Magical Extras Savings Card are required at time of redemption. Voucher is nontransferable and expires at midnight on the day of checkout. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. Not valid with any other offer, discount or promotions, and may not be redeemed for cash in whole or in part. No photocopy or reproductions of voucher will be accepted. VOUCHER IS VOID IF SOLD.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes™
Enjoy an upscale new spin on a classic American pastime at this modern take on a bowling alley.
  • Receive 10% off the non-discounted price of bowling (walk-in bowling only), receive 10% on the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (dine-in only), and receive 10% off the non-discounted price of merchandise at Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ located in Disney Springs® West Side.
Surrey Bike Rentals
Cover more ground when you cruise around Crescent Lake on a Surrey bike – fun for the whole family!
  • Receive 10% off a 2, or 4-person Surrey bike rental at Disney's BoardWalk in the Epcot® Resort Area. Weather permitting. Cannot be combined with any other offer, or discount.
PLACES TO EAT
The To-Go Cart Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Epcot® Resort Area
  • Receive 10% off a purchase of food at The To Go Cart located in Disney's BoardWalk, Epcot Resort Area. Not to be combined with any other offer or discount.
EARL OF SANDWICH®
Try the signature roast beef sandwich on hearth-baked bread, or any number of hot or cold gourmet sandwiches.
  • Receive 10% off on the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages at EARL OF SANDWICH® located at Disney Springs® Marketplace. Valid for dine-in only. Gratuity not included. Not valid with any other offers or discounts.
Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
The world-famous chocolatier delivers decadent sundaes smothered with hot, house-made fudge as well as chocolate treats and drinks.
  • Receive a Complimentary Ghirardelli® Chocolate Bar with purchase of any Specialty Sundae at Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop located in the Disney Springs® Marketplace. Limit one per person, cannot be combined with any other offers.
House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar
Feast on American cuisine with a New Orleans twist at this lively, folk art-filled eatery and watering hole.
  • Receive 15% discount on the purchase of food at House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar located in Disney Springs® West Side. Excludes alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. Not valid with any other offer.
Paddlefish
Feast on fresh seafood and savory steaks aboard a modern steamboat moored on the shores of Lake Buena Vista.
  • Receive 20% off Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages at Paddlefish located at Disney Springs® The Landing. Not valid with any other offer, or discount.
Paradiso 37
Soak up waterfront views as you savor flavorful dishes inspired by popular street foods of the Americas.
  • Receive 20% off Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages at Paradiso 37 located at Disney Springs® The Landing. Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Planet Hollywood®
Enter a realm of innovative cuisine and rare Hollywood memorabilia.
  • Receive $15 off the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages at Planet Hollywood® located at Disney Springs® Town Center. Valid for dine-in only. Gratuity not included. Offer not valid with any other offers or discounts.
Terralina Crafted Italian
Indulge in a delightful epicurean experience featuring innovative cuisine from Executive Chef Justin Plank.
  • Receive 20% off Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages at Terralina Crafted Italian located at Disney Springs® The Landing. Not valid with any other offer, or discount.
PLACES TO SHOP
Basin
Breathe as you browse the enchanting aromatherapy of this all-natural bath, body and hair care emporium.
  • Receive 10% off entire purchase, excluding sale items, at Basin located at Disney Springs® Marketplace or Basin White located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Coca-Cola Store
Pop inside to browse exclusive merchandise, meet the Coca-Cola Polar Bear and savor views from the rooftop beverage bar.
  • Receive 15% off purchases of $30 or more at the Coca-Cola Store located at Disney Springs® Town Center. Not applicable for rooftop beverage bar purchases or professional photography services. Discount my not be combined with any other offer.
Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers
Discover a glittering glassware gallery that continues the tradition started at Disney in 1967!
  • Receive 10% off purchases at the Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers stores at Disney Springs® Marketplace, Magic Kingdom® park and Epcot®. Exclusions apply. Not applicable for shipping charges. Some other restrictions apply. Discount may not be combined with any other offer.
Edward Beiner, Eyes Forward
Discover an unsurpassed selection of luxury eyewear that’s on the cutting-edge of innovation, quality and status.
  • Receive 15% off any purchase at Edward Beiner, Eyes Forward located at Disney Springs® Town Center. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Origins
Restore radiant health to your skin—discover high-performance beauty products powered by nature and proven by science.
  • Receive 10% off the non-discounted price of merchandise at Origins, located at Disney Springs® Town Center. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Orlando Stroller Rentals
Make your Orlando area vacation roll smoothly.
Sanuk
Put your best foot forward with creative designs crafted from yoga mats and other non-traditional materials.
  • Receive 20% off entire purchase at Sanuk located at Disney Springs® The Landing.
Sugarboo & Co.
Visit this family-owned shop that is filled with whimsical treasures—including handmade jewelry, charming decor, uplifting art prints and delightful toys.
  • Receive 10% off non-discounted merchandise at Sugarboo & Co. located at Disney Springs® Town Center. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
UGG
Brace yourself for a line of footwear so comfortable, it feels like nothing else.
  • Receive 10% off entire purchase at UGG located at Disney Springs® Town Center.
Volcom®
Journey to this niche boutique for cool clothing and gear to meet your skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing style needs.
  • Receive 15% off the non-discounted price of merchandise at Volcom® located at Disney Springs® Town Center.
Benefits are valid for arrivals January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022. A valid Magical Extras Savings Card must be presented to receive any Magical Extras benefit. You must also present a valid voucher for admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. Benefits are valid during your Walt Disney Travel Company package stay. Benefits have no cash value, are nontransferable and void if transferred or sold. All benefits, services and locations are subject to change without notice. May not be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Valid for the number of Guests in the package, unless otherwise specified. All dining discounts exclude applicable tax and gratuities. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. For dining reservations visit www.disneyworld.com/dining.
 
Happy Valentine's Day! 🥰

Last year, bookings for 2022 vacation packages opened the day after Valentine's Day. However, President's Day was early last year, so it was also the day after President's Day.

If Disney follows the same pattern, 2023 vacation packages could open as early as tomorrow (after Valentine's Day) or next Tuesday (after President's Day). If not, then it's anybody's guess! In 2020, vacation packages for 2021 opened June 24th. Let's hope we don't have to wait that long!

Happy planning!
 
Alright, so in advance of packages opening up and prices potentially increasing, we went ahead and booked!

We're still trying to work out specifics, but for now, we grabbed 12/31 to 1/5. Now I can add myself to the list! :cool1:

ETA: We also made our park reservations! Yay!
 
disney-inspired said:
I'm going on 8 days waiting to hear back about our request to rent via dvc rental store for the same resort.
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I tried 3 times with David's DVC to rent at Boardwalk (very specific room type) and they all failed, so I stalked DisBoards rentals for another option. The most important thing was to be in the Epcot area (and it doesn't hurt that we'll have access to Stormalong Bay. If the weather is warm enough. XD)
 
SheSingsAlong said:
I tried 3 times with David's DVC to rent at Boardwalk (very specific room type) and they all failed, so I stalked DisBoards rentals for another option. The most important thing was to be in the Epcot area (and it doesn't hurt that we'll have access to Stormalong Bay. If the weather is warm enough. XD)
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I didn't like that there wasn't any cancellation policy with David's so I went with DVC rental store - hope they come through.
 
I haven't been to Disney since 2000 (when my girls were 11 and 12)! I am now planning to go with my youngest daughter in January, along with my 2 grandsons (10 and 8). We are planning on booking All Star Sports from January 22 through January 26. We will enjoy and explore the resort(s) on the first day (1/22); and then on 1/23 (a Monday) we plan to do the Wizarding World of HP at Universal. Then, on 1/24 we're gonna do HS, and then 2 days (1/25 and 1/26) are reserved for MK.
After our land vacation, we are cruising on Disney's new ship, Wish, from January 27 through January 30.
Our travel agent has already booked the cruise for us. She will book everything else, on the land side, when it all opens up.
So excited! :D
 
KTwiegs said:
yay and nay? haha dying to book our trip but MORE price increases? ugh
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Seriously, with all the price increases!
SheSingsAlong said:
Just got booked with rented points for the Beach Club - January 2023 is official!!!! Aggggghhhh!!!!! :banana:
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Updated!
RottnGemma said:
I haven't been to Disney since 2000 (when my girls were 11 and 12)! I am now planning to go with my youngest daughter in January, along with my 2 grandsons (10 and 8). We are planning on booking All Star Sports from January 22 through January 26. We will enjoy and explore the resort(s) on the first day (1/22); and then on 1/23 (a Monday) we plan to do the Wizarding World of HP at Universal. Then, on 1/24 we're gonna do HS, and then 2 days (1/25 and 1/26) are reserved for MK.
After our land vacation, we are cruising on Disney's new ship, Wish, from January 27 through January 30.
Our travel agent has already booked the cruise for us. She will book everything else, on the land side, when it all opens up.
So excited! :D
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Yay! You've been added to the list. Let us know how the cruise goes!!
 
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We've been heading to Disney either MLK weekend or President's Day weekend for the last 7 years. My son has 1 more year of middle school, so thinking we will do one more long weekend trip before high school. Gotta use those school breaks!! He is actually off school on Friday, Jan 13 - Monday, Jan 16. We will fly out after school on the 12th. The 12th is the last day of the grading period, so I can't pull him out of school that day, which is what we have done the last 4 years. Having to wait until after school really sucks, because that is a low park attendance day we get a lot done before the crowds arrive.

I considered President's Day weekend 2023, but the quad-fecta is happening: President's Day, weekend before Mardi-Gras, Cheer Competition AND that is the weekend leading into East Coast winter break. I made this mistake once, I won't do it again. We are going in January!!!

I was really wanting to avoid calling to get a room only reservation, but I am growing tired of stalking the website every morning to see if I can book online.
 
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