When do you start planning your trip?

**Dana** · 05-22-2007

Most of us here are serious disney planners. When do you start planning for your next big trip?

I usually start thinking about my next one right before my trip...I have dates in mind before I go on my current trip. I also start thinking about where to stay at this point. I book about a month after a get home from a trip....I am constantly in WDW planning mode...lol

dznygrl · 05-22-2007

For me, it's about 8-10 months before I go. Though I may think about a trip long before then, I don't actually put stuff into action until around 8 months before.

**cinderbella** · 05-22-2007

right after I get home..usually i keep it to myself because dave is too "disney-ed out" we used to go on one trip and then turn around and go back a few months later but i guess responsibility has gotten the better of us and now we only plan on taking a trip per year....boo...

bumble · 05-22-2007

The minute we hit the road home I begin to start thinking about when we can go again and what we will do, lol

Daisee · 05-23-2007

We go around the same time each year.. it is pretty much a given. We have been so many times.. that we already know our plans. The only real question is usually where to stay. We try to stay at a new resort each year, to enjoy a new experience.

mickeymotto · 05-23-2007

Right after we get home! I always like to have something to look forward to. Planning is half the fun of it! We talk about where we want to stay next time, where we want to eat, etc.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-23-2007

Well, as far as dates for the next potential trip I usually have a vauge idea when we'll go next soon after we return home. I usually BOOK a trip 7-8 months prior, and I start PLANNING things around the 180 day mark when I can make ADRs.

Monique · 05-23-2007

I always start planning while I"m on a current Disney trip!

Campbell87 · 05-24-2007

I think Im always planning from the moment we check out of the hotel, even when I have no idea when I will be back! Im always on here, taking advic and making notes on all the things I want to do next trip before the trip is even booked!

PhilliesFan · 05-24-2007

I start planning about 6 months before the trip. Of course I check the Disney site periodically and put together a non-reality trip several times a months.

tiptonsara · 05-24-2007

You should have listed while on the current trip though. It drives my husband nuts that I am talking about future trips while we are still there.

Prezcatz · 05-25-2007

I'm with Wish on this one. I usually get the hotel reservations earlier (up to a year in advance), but don't really start planning the details of the trip until 5-6 months prior.

Prezcatz Paul

DayDreamer · 05-25-2007

I'm always thinking about a trip and some things we can do differently. I actually don't start planning until 6 months prior to the trip.

emamasa · 05-25-2007

started planning shortly after we got home. Had my adr's ready waaaaay before the 180 day mark (and had backup adr plans, just in case), & now I am 118 days out & have my daily plans done (what areas in each park 1st, etc) & have a great packing list (thanks Dana for the help on mine).

Now, I just need to make my scrapbook/autograph book & get all the stuff I need & stuff for girls for the loooong car ride there. & pack, of course. THink I'll save that for a little bit closer (LOL)!

disney1 · 05-25-2007

I'm ALWAYS thinkin' about the next trip, but to plan to far in advance seems futile what with everything that can change. 8-10 months seems more realistic. At least for us.

View Poll Results: When do you start planning to go?
Years in advance	5	7.14%
right after I get home from a trip	29	41.43%
8-10 months before I intend to go	21	30.00%
6 months before I intend to go	13	18.57%
Last mintue!!	2	2.86%
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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,775	When do you start planning your trip? Most of us here are serious disney planners. When do you start planning for your next big trip? I usually start thinking about my next one right before my trip...I have dates in mind before I go on my current trip. I also start thinking about where to stay at this point. I book about a month after a get home from a trip....I am constantly in WDW planning mode...lol __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 286 days 18 hours 53 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,324	Re: When do you start planning your trip? For me, it's about 8-10 months before I go. Though I may think about a trip long before then, I don't actually put stuff into action until around 8 months before. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 55 days 22 hours 53 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,221	Re: When do you start planning your trip? right after I get home..usually i keep it to myself because dave is too "disney-ed out" we used to go on one trip and then turn around and go back a few months later but i guess responsibility has gotten the better of us and now we only plan on taking a trip per year....boo... __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: When do you start planning your trip? The minute we hit the road home I begin to start thinking about when we can go again and what we will do, lol __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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05-23-2007	#5 (permalink)
Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: When do you start planning your trip? We go around the same time each year.. it is pretty much a given. We have been so many times.. that we already know our plans. The only real question is usually where to stay. We try to stay at a new resort each year, to enjoy a new experience.

05-23-2007	#6 (permalink)
mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,725	Re: When do you start planning your trip? Right after we get home! I always like to have something to look forward to. Planning is half the fun of it! We talk about where we want to stay next time, where we want to eat, etc. __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 74 days 11 hours 53 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: When do you start planning your trip? Well, as far as dates for the next potential trip I usually have a vauge idea when we'll go next soon after we return home. I usually BOOK a trip 7-8 months prior, and I start PLANNING things around the 180 day mark when I can make ADRs. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 18 hours 53 minutes

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I always start planning while I"m on a current Disney trip! __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 929	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I think Im always planning from the moment we check out of the hotel, even when I have no idea when I will be back! Im always on here, taking advic and making notes on all the things I want to do next trip before the trip is even booked!

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,348	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I start planning about 6 months before the trip. Of course I check the Disney site periodically and put together a non-reality trip several times a months. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

05-24-2007	#11 (permalink)
tiptonsara Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oak Ridge Posts: 371	Re: When do you start planning your trip? You should have listed while on the current trip though. It drives my husband nuts that I am talking about future trips while we are still there. __________________ Misty Avatar: Waiting on the boat at our favorite place in the World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madison's 15th trip!!

05-25-2007	#12 (permalink)
Prezcatz Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 776	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I'm with Wish on this one. I usually get the hotel reservations earlier (up to a year in advance), but don't really start planning the details of the trip until 5-6 months prior. Prezcatz Paul __________________ PREZCATZ PAUL ~ THE THREAD-KILLER!! 2000 - DISNEYLAND in October * 2005 - WDW ALL STAR MUSIC in April 2006 - WDW SHADES OF GREEN, MVMCP, and MOUSEFEST in December * 2008 - WDW CARRIBEAN BEACH in August 2008 - WDW OLD KEY WEST and MNSSHP in October 2009 - WDW BOARDWALK VILLAS/SARATOGA SPRINGS TREEHOUSE VILLAS in June DVC Member since 04/08

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I'm always thinking about a trip and some things we can do differently. I actually don't start planning until 6 months prior to the trip. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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05-25-2007	#14 (permalink)
emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: When do you start planning your trip? started planning shortly after we got home. Had my adr's ready waaaaay before the 180 day mark (and had backup adr plans, just in case), & now I am 118 days out & have my daily plans done (what areas in each park 1st, etc) & have a great packing list (thanks Dana for the help on mine). Now, I just need to make my scrapbook/autograph book & get all the stuff I need & stuff for girls for the loooong car ride there. & pack, of course. THink I'll save that for a little bit closer (LOL)! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

05-25-2007	#15 (permalink)
disney1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 190	Re: When do you start planning your trip? I'm ALWAYS thinkin' about the next trip, but to plan to far in advance seems futile what with everything that can change. 8-10 months seems more realistic. At least for us.