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Colson39
03-31-2008, 09:31 AM
Ok, so I thought of a new addition to the poll categories, these will be "Holiday Competitions". Basically, take some holidays, and see which one is the most popular.

So I thought I would pick three doozies for the initial run. So we have the turkey-laden holiday of Thanksgiving. Then onto the sparkling golf cart parades of July 4th. And finally, the year end revelry of New Years.

So take your pick, make your vote, and if you feel like telling us why, go right ahead!! :)

Thanks for voting!
Us3
03-31-2008, 09:59 AM
I voted Thanksgiving...honestly my vote had more to do with the weather that time of year...:)
PolynesianPixie
03-31-2008, 10:03 AM
It was a tough call. I voted for New Years, because I think it is the best place to be for new beginings. Although, this year, I'm really hoping I can work out the 4th of July.
clkelley
03-31-2008, 10:10 AM
I voted Thanksgiving, because we've actually done that holiday at Disneyworld back in 2002. The crowds were not too bad. (Although, I will NEVER, EVER, EVER, drive home from WDW on the Sunday after Thanksgiving). We spent the entire stretch of I-75 through Georgia at less than 40 MPH. They said some insane amount of cars were on the road the Sunday after Thanksgiving that year, and I guess all of them were on I-75 North in Georgia!!!!

New Years, we always spend having our next door neighbors over, or we're at our next door neighbors, so we can safely get drunk without worrying about driving.

4th of July is just too darn hot!!!
Colson39
03-31-2008, 10:18 AM
Yea, the Sunday after Thanksgiving might be one of the WORST times to drive in a lot of places, and definitely in Florida/Georgia.

Some of the most traffic I've ever seen have been driving back home on that Sunday along the Turnpike and it's just mad amounts of people.

Two Thanksgiving trips ago we had a drive home on a Sunday (we try to leave Monday normally). This was back when my wife still had her small Audi TT, which if you've seen one, you know it's not a big car at all, just a little sportster thing. Well, there had been a HUGE accident, a car and a semi had collided, and they had crossed over onto the oncoming traffic as well. The entire Turnpike was shut down at that location for about 2 hours. We finally were able to start moving, but it took us almost 5 hours to get home that day. And we're less than 3 hours away, it was a pain in that little car!
Us3
03-31-2008, 10:46 AM
Ugh, spring break traffic is BAD on I-75 too! We left early Saturday morning last year and it was stop and go traffic ALL the way down from Atlanta! (construction didn't help any). We're leaving on Friday this time and I really hope it's better than last year!
bigdisneydaddy
03-31-2008, 12:10 PM
July 4th is fun but its too hot for us doughy Northerners. :lmao:
ynottony99
03-31-2008, 12:55 PM
Thanksgiving is one of the easier times for me to get away from work. Since I service retail accounts, they want things done before the holiday hits. So we have camped many times over the long weekend. This seems to be a very busy time for campgrounds in general. Most state parks are booked early. Lots of deep fried turkey going on.
Tent Camping Mom
03-31-2008, 01:08 PM
I voted New Years. Although I haven't camped at the fort during any of these holidays, we have been to WDW during Thanksgiving and spent NYE there too. I love everything from Thanksgiving to NYE, the decorations and the celebration. We will hopefully be camping this year during NYE.
gon2wdw55
03-31-2008, 01:23 PM
I voted NY because of weather but it is VERY busy fireworks & party favors are the best but really anytime your at the fort and on vacation is great.:laughing:
PrincessNana
03-31-2008, 01:37 PM
I voted for the Fourth of July because thats the only holiday we've ever spent at the Fort. ( The parade was great!!) Too much going on at home from the middle of November until after the first of the year for us to travel at all during the holiday season. We'd all love to spend Christmas at the Fort though. Maybe someday in the future.
des1954
03-31-2008, 05:24 PM
July 4th is fun but its too hot for us doughy Northerners. :lmao:

Ditto for the doughy Floridians!!!:lmao:

Plus, MK is an absolute ZOO on July 4th.
RvUsa
03-31-2008, 05:42 PM
MK is an absolute ZOO on July 4th.

Wouldn't that make it AK then???
OK GRUMPY
03-31-2008, 05:56 PM
I voted New Years. I have never been for New years. I think I would enjoy the weather and the :rolleyes1 . I know this last year we went the first week of January and it was great!
fldisneymommyto2
03-31-2008, 06:01 PM
I voted for Tday because that is the one we usually go to. The 4th would be fun, but it is hot!! We have seasonal passes so we are blocked out for the 4th and NYE.
DaveInTN
03-31-2008, 06:06 PM
Wouldn't that make it AK then???
:lmao: :rotfl2:
Good one...
BigDaddyRog
03-31-2008, 06:26 PM
How is the GC parade? Is it something to benefit a charity? Is there an entrance fee, or is it "Have GC, will travel in parade"? It sounds like fun...but Ive never heard any details on it. Anyone wanna give a play by play?
LONE-STAR
03-31-2008, 06:45 PM
I voted Thanksgiving just because the DW gets 2 days off work. Then we add our 2 weeks of vacation. That is our trip
LONE-STAR
03-31-2008, 06:48 PM
Wouldn't that make it AK then???

AK is not-a-zoo so it has to be MK. Oh who knows :confused3
mrsscooter
03-31-2008, 07:43 PM
I voted for Turkey Day because if Im in Disney, that means I cant be at home, and if Im not home, then that means I dont have to entertain the extended family...thank God. And, since they are all too cheap and selfish to want to come to Disney with us, we are guaranteed a nice small family dinner (after a day at the park of course!) Ok, but seriously, I love the weather at that time and some of the christmas decorations are out at that time too.
Minnie mom of 6
04-01-2008, 11:25 AM
I voted New years But Honestly any would be great!!!

I love Christmas and Halloween my self!:lovestruc
ntsammy5
04-01-2008, 12:59 PM
I voted for Christmas! Oh, wait a minute that wasn't on the list! OK, then Purim! Wait that wasn't there either!
Colson39
04-01-2008, 01:02 PM
Yea, I'm going to group them in two's or three's for most of the polls, with some of the less active holidays it might be a bit tricky to pick one..lol ;)
Mmketeer
04-01-2008, 04:37 PM
I voted for Thanksgiving. I know this makes me anti-social, but I'd rather be at FW then trying to figure out who's house I should go to for the holiday or worse, have them suddenly say dinner at your house like they did to me last year- I don't cook and it was way to stressful! Besides, FW is already decorated for the holidays, so it helps me get into the spirit for the next family arguement, when and where for Christmas. LOL!

Please reservation fairy, help me get the rest of the stay I need to avoid my family this year! I promise as soon as 2009 rates are released I'll book Thanksgiving week for next year, so I won't be in this position again. :)
BigDaddyRog
04-01-2008, 08:03 PM
I voted for Thanksgiving. I know this makes me anti-social, but I'd rather be at FW then trying to figure out who's house I should go to for the holiday or worse, have them suddenly say dinner at your house like they did to me last year- I don't cook and it was way to stressful! Besides, FW is already decorated for the holidays, so it helps me get into the spirit for the next family arguement, when and where for Christmas. LOL!

Please reservation fairy, help me get the rest of the stay I need to avoid my family this year! I promise as soon as 2009 rates are released I'll book Thanksgiving week for next year, so I won't be in this position again. :)

LOL...now THATS honesty.

"Lord, please give me the strength and guidance I need to stay away from those crazy people Im forced to call FAMILY!!!"
kmurawski
04-02-2008, 05:31 AM
I voted for New Years because that's the only holiday (besides Christmas which wasn't on the list) that I have been down there for. I'd just like to be there anytime.
stacktester
04-02-2008, 07:33 AM
I voted Thanksgiving because we go every year that weekend. Usually leave Thursday night and stay at Turkey Lake so we can get to FW early and get a jump start on things. It was also DD and mines first stay in 04 so we've decided to make it a tradition. We came last year for the 4th and although it was hot we had a lot of fun. We live 2 hours away so it was gonna be hot either way plus we got to meet Gatordad for whatever that's worth :rotfl2:

We're here now for Spring Break and I keep promising myself never again because the parks are so full and here I am.
aLitlGoofy
04-02-2008, 09:23 PM
We have never been to Disney on any of those holidays, so I don't know. Our favorite holiday to be at Disney is Mardi Gras!
abbdrey
04-02-2008, 09:26 PM
I voted for Thanksgiving. We spend Thanksgiving at the Fort every year. It is a tradition now and we love it!!
BigDaddyRog
04-03-2008, 05:29 AM
We have never been to Disney on any of those holidays, so I don't know. Our favorite holiday to be at Disney is Mardi Gras!


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