Oh yay! We’ll be there at the same time!!Well I guess we are moving to the Poly this year. Hubby's request after spending the past to years on the Epcot side. I guess I can live with it...of course when the deals drop all bets are off...
Yes! We will won't we! That's awesome. Personally I kind of wanted to stay at the Floridian, but DH prefers the Poly, and we were at the Floridian in 2019 so I got overruled....
Can't say I'm all that upset about it though. My only gripe is the monorail...I hate it, I hate it so much. It's neither convenient, nor comfortable. I honestly don't think I've ever been in a car that didn't smell like some form of body excretion. Not to mention the back door access to Epcot is something that hurts to give up! That fireworks view from the beach though...
Hello and welcome to the group! There are lots of tips and tricks for Genie+ and ILL right here on the boards. A lot has changed in 6 years! I look forward to sharing in your planning experience.
I used to love the Contemporary Resort. It was the first resort I took my family to when we started our Disney trips way back when. Bay Lake tower does have the walking to MK advantage, and I know that the monorail coming right through the Contemporary is an awesome experience for any first timer. To be honest it is most likely the resort I would recommend to someone on their first trip. At least the tower doesn't share the horrible room "retheme" of the main building.
Still I envy you. One of my favorite things is sharing my Disney Knowledge with first timers, especially when you can see their excitement first hand
split stays are great!
My issue with the monorail is that it is never cool, and in the summer that's a big bummer. I still love to ride it but I always expect a cool ride and it never is plus it can be pretty cramped in there. Maybe you can visit or have dinner at GF to get a little time in thereYes! We will won't we! That's awesome. Personally I kind of wanted to stay at the Floridian, but DH prefers the Poly, and we were at the Floridian in 2019 so I got overruled....
It's so hard to only be able to plan in our heads. I mean I know some things I plan on doing already just because they are tradition, but until I see it in the itinerary....sigh.My issue with the monorail is that it is never cool, and in the summer that's a big bummer. I still love to ride it but I always expect a cool ride and it never is plus it can be pretty cramped in there. Maybe you can visit or have dinner at GF to get a little time in there
The access to EP can not be beat! We love that so much! But with the skyliner increasing the traffic at rope drop, we have had to learn to get there a little earlier if we want to ride Remy without a huge wait. It's still the best though!
I can't wait to start planning our summer trips!
Welcome to the group! I can't personally think of a better place to celebrate such an important birthday, I look forward to hearing what you plan.
Honestly there isn't much difference. We went in late June in 2022, and early June this year. The crowds are about the same, the weather is scorching regardless, and it's the same festivals/events playing out. My dates next year were just a dart at the calendar tbh. Regardless, welcome to the group! Let me know when you decide on dates so I can get you added to the rollcall.
Still happy to get it every time.
Yay! Me too! Love these count downs!I got the "official" Countdown till your trip email yesterday...232 days!
Excited to join! My family is currently booked at AoA June 7 and POFQ June 15-17, with a DCL cruise in between. It'll be myself, DH, DS7 and my DM. It's a birthday trip for DS turning 8 and me turning not 8. Lol. DM is just "going along for the ride and the magic in (DS7) eyes while it's still there". 
