Late October 2009 anyone?

[Shannon84]

So some time last year I planned a trip for my mothers birthday for late October 2009. It was for my mother and step father and then myself and then fiance. Well some months ago I found myself single again! We are still going and I am hoping to find others to meet up with at that time. My parents don't do most of the rides or stay up late and I will end up doing a lot of things solo...my dates are Oct 17th to the 24th :goodvibes

[black562]

Wish I could come down.

[Brocktoon]

Wish I was heading down at that time as well ... late Oct is my favorite time of year to visit WDW! I was down over Halloween in '06, and liked it so much we ended up hitting Halloween again in '07. You've got the F&W Fest, usually decent weather, lower crowds, Halloween decorations etc. Hopefully Oct 2010 will be my next trip down.

I've got a strong feeling most of my future trips will be planned around the Food & Wine fest

[jennib5426]

I will be there those same dates solo.
I always like meeting new people in WDW..
I met som DIS people 2 weeks ago in WDW and we had a great time.

[Sha]

There is some others going that weekend. The plan was for a meet (similar to what we had in May) but it is now sort of split because of the economy for some. The weekend you leave is the weekend some will be there.

Am sure there will be some things to get together with others...

[oilheadbob]

Hi,

I will be there Oct 18-24 with my family. Three adult couples. We will be staying at AKV Kiandi House Savannah side. Never been to WDW during Oct, but am really looking forward to the Halloween decorations and festivities.

Hope to see you there,

Bob and Nancy Ryan :banana: :hug:
Gainesville, Va.

[Shannon84]

There is some others going that weekend. The plan was for a meet (similar to what we had in May) but it is now sort of split because of the economy for some. The weekend you leave is the weekend some will be there.

Am sure there will be some things to get together with others...



I remember reading that thread and commenting, but I was confused because it kept going back and forth if people were going then or early October, thanks for reminding me!! :wizard:

And hello to the fellow VA people that are going then, it would be great to meet up sometime down there!!

[ahoff]

I might be down there then. I had forgotten about the October meet, but I am thinking of registering for the ToT 5K run which is on the 24th. If I am feeling ambitious I may do the 13k instead. There is also a run in September I may do, the EE Challange, besides a 5K it is an obstacle course and scavenger hunt.

[Sha]

I remember reading that thread and commenting, but I was confused because it kept going back and forth if people were going then or early October, thanks for reminding me!! :wizard:

And hello to the fellow VA people that are going then, it would be great to meet up sometime down there!!

Will be up your way in just a few weeks... be nice to be on home ground again!

[Shannon84]

Will be up your way in just a few weeks... be nice to be on home ground again!


When and where are you going to be?? I just moved to Richmond, VA a few years ago, Its been really good so far :goodvibes

[Brocktoon]

Off topic, but with the talk of Richmond ...

My first engineering job out of college was down in Hopewell, VA. I lived in Chester and later Brandermill for a few years. Growing up near Philly I definately felt like I was in the south with the slower pace, but it was a beautiful area, and everyone was so friendly.

With summer coming, I remember spending most of my Friday nights at Brown's Island (don't know if they still have Friday Cheers), and also hanging out a lot at Legend Brewery, where they had live music on the deck overlooking the James River.

[Shannon84]

Off topic, but with the talk of Richmond ...

My first engineering job out of college was down in Hopewell, VA. I lived in Chester and later Brandermill for a few years. Growing up near Philly I definately felt like I was in the south with the slower pace, but it was a beautiful area, and everyone was so friendly.

With summer coming, I remember spending most of my Friday nights at Brown's Island (don't know if they still have Friday Cheers), and also hanging out a lot at Legend Brewery, where they had live music on the deck overlooking the James River.

Actually I am from Massachusetts myself, so it took me a while to get used to a slower pace, but I did go to college in South Carolina which helped. My co workers and I are actually going to Friday Cheers this weekend!!

[Sha]

When and where are you going to be?? I just moved to Richmond, VA a few years ago, Its been really good so far :goodvibes

I will be up in Charlottesville for a bit. Going to see some family (1-2 June) and then to England (from Dulles) and then visit more family (17th-21st), then home (22nd). I was born down in Martinsville, but my mom's family is from Madison, just north of C-ville. Miss the mountains!

[Shannon84]

I will be up in Charlottesville for a bit. Going to see some family (1-2 June) and then to England (from Dulles) and then visit more family (17th-21st), then home (22nd). I was born down in Martinsville, but my mom's family is from Madison, just north of C-ville. Miss the mountains!


So funny I am leaving June 1st to travel for work and then getting back and taking a trip to Vegas on the 18th

[TM1982]

So some time last year I planned a trip for my mothers birthday for late October 2009. It was for my mother and step father and then myself and then fiance. Well some months ago I found myself single again! We are still going and I am hoping to find others to meet up with at that time. My parents don't do most of the rides or stay up late and I will end up doing a lot of things solo...my dates are Oct 17th to the 24th :goodvibes

me!

[feistygalkmc]

Shannon I'm seriously considering 10/16-10/21 as an early birthday present to myself, I'm still throwing around dates. I was trying to get in free dining before 10/3 since its such a good deal not to mention like $500 less since it will just be me. But that means I would have to start my trip in late September and I don't really want to go then. I just got back but I have to go again and soon! I was thinking of staying at the BW or in that vacinity, where are you going to be staying?

[Shannon84]

Shannon I'm seriously considering 10/16-10/21 as an early birthday present to myself, I'm still throwing around dates. I was trying to get in free dining before 10/3 since its such a good deal not to mention like $500 less since it will just be me. But that means I would have to start my trip in late September and I don't really want to go then. I just got back but I have to go again and soon! I was thinking of staying at the BW or in that vacinity, where are you going to be staying?


We were trying to go around free dining as well, but since this a bday trip for my mom...i had to work around dates she could get off of work, which ended up being end of October. Ill be staying at POP for the week :goodvibes

[Shannon84]

Getting our plane tickets this week :goodvibes so excited!!! and bumping this with no shame!!!

[valree]

Fellow VA resident here!

I wish that I was going to be there when you are, but I'm heading down on the 27th! Argh!

[Shannon84]

Fellow VA resident here!

I wish that I was going to be there when you are, but I'm heading down on the 27th! Argh!


Aw ill just miss ya!

[dissybroad]

howdy! solo female going same time frame. driving from southern maryland right through richmond. camping at FW.

[Shannon84]

howdy! solo female going same time frame. driving from southern maryland right through richmond. camping at FW.

We should maybe find some time to meet up and hang out!!

[tlcoke]

I will be going solo and will be there October 16 - 24.

[Shannon84]

I will be going solo and will be there October 16 - 24.

Yay I was thinking that no one would be down around the same time!! Where are you staying?

[Brocktoon]

I'll be down the same week. Just booked my air fare this morning. I'm only flying one way. I'll hitch a ride with the parents in the RV on the way back.

There's nothing better then arriving at the Fort from the airport, and having the RV already set up and ready to go. All I need to do is grab a nice cold beer from the fridge, and sit outside under the awning.

A big part of my week with be spent at the World Showcase during the F&W Fest. This will be my 3rd Fest ... '06, '07, and now '09

[Shannon84]

I'll be down the same week. Just booked my air fare this morning. I'm only flying one way. I'll hitch a ride with the parents in the RV on the way back.

There's nothing better then arriving at the Fort from the airport, and having the RV already set up and ready to go. All I need to do is grab a nice cold beer from the fridge, and sit outside under the awning.

A big part of my week with be spent at the World Showcase during the F&W Fest. This will be my 3rd Fest ... '06, '07, and now '09


That sounds like a good plan..We are staying at POP...I am going down with my parents as well..but planning to split off and have time alone too...so if you want to meet up at all during the trip let me know!!

I have never been down during halloween time or F&W Festival and I am really excited to see the world at a different time!

[Donald4Life]

I might be down there then. I had forgotten about the October meet, but I am thinking of registering for the ToT 5K run which is on the 24th. If I am feeling ambitious I may do the 13k instead. There is also a run in September I may do, the EE Challange, besides a 5K it is an obstacle course and scavenger hunt.

I'll be going on my first solo trip in Oct.!:woohoo: I'm going to be in the 5K ToT race on the 24th as well!:thumbsup2. I can't wait, I'm so excited! I'm doing the happy dance right now :banana: I'll be in the land of Magic from the 21st-25th-:wizard:

Dec. 2008- POP
Nov.2007- FW
Nov.2006- CBR
Dec. 2004- FW
Oct. 2003- CBR
Nov.2000- CBR
Dec.1997- FW

[Shannon84]

I'll be going on my first solo trip in Oct.!:woohoo: I'm going to be in the 5K ToT race on the 24th as well!:thumbsup2. I can't wait, I'm so excited! I'm doing the happy dance right now :banana: I'll be in the land of Magic from the 21st-25th-:wizard:

Dec. 2008- POP
Nov.2007- FW
Nov.2006- CBR
Dec. 2004- FW
Oct. 2003- CBR
Nov.2000- CBR
Dec.1997- FW


Where does the race actually take place? that sounds like an interesting thing to check out down there!! I can cheer people on, not so sure how I would do running :laughing:

[Donald4Life]

Where does the race actually take place? that sounds like an interesting thing to check out down there!! I can cheer people on, not so sure how I would do running :laughing:

Its held in DHS- It looked like a lot of fun so i thought I would give it a shot!

Dec. 2008- POP
Nov.2007- FW
Nov.2006- CBR
Dec. 2004- FW
Oct. 2003- CBR
Nov.2000- CBR
Dec.1997- FW

[Brocktoon]

I have never been down during halloween time or F&W Festival and I am really excited to see the world at a different time!

The real excitement for F&W Fest begins around the end of July when they start releasing the event schedules. There are a variety of free and pay events with tastings, demonstrations, celebrity chefs etc ... Yes I'm one of those Food Network geeks

Just a word of caution that the F&W Fest can get expensive. It's great drinking and tasting everything, but things can get a bit pricey. For me it's worth it though. I'm like a kid in candy store when it comes to all the international kiosks. And of course Sam Adams always has a special F&W Fest Anniversary brew on tap (I love my beer)

[ahoff]

I'll be going on my first solo trip in Oct.!:woohoo: I'm going to be in the 5K ToT race on the 24th as well!:thumbsup2.


Cool, I also signed up for this but I am doing the 13K. It looks like it will be fun running through the park at night.

[dissybroad]

oops! maybe i should have looked more closely at your photos (generation wise). i might be better off hanging out with your parents :)

[ahoff]

oops! maybe i should have looked more closely at your photos (generation wise). i might be better off hanging out with your parents :)



But Disney keeps you young.....

[Donald4Life]

Cool, I also signed up for this but I am doing the 13K. It looks like it will be fun running through the park at night.

Yeah I can't wait! I was thinking of doing the 13k but decided maybe next time ;). I have never participated in anything like this at Disney so I'm really juiced! Have you ever ran in this race before? I know this is completely off the topic of the thread, sorry Shannon84 :rolleyes1

[Shannon84]

Yeah I can't wait! I was thinking of doing the 13k but decided maybe next time ;). I have never participated in anything like this at Disney so I'm really juiced! Have you ever ran in this race before? I know this is completely off the topic of the thread, sorry Shannon84 :rolleyes1


You are fine!!! I dont mind at all...its interesting to hear about all different things going on down there in October and I hope you have fun doing the race!! Like I said I make a good cheerleader :rotfl:

[ahoff]

Yeah I can't wait! I was thinking of doing the 13k but decided maybe next time ;). I have never participated in anything like this at Disney so I'm really juiced! Have you ever ran in this race before? I know this is completely off the topic of the thread, sorry Shannon84 :rolleyes1


Yes sorry for the hijacking. But it does take place late October.... I have never done this but know some that have and they said it is a lot of fun. and the park is open for runners and their guests until 2am, I think. This will be the longest race I have run, but it will be a good warmup for January. I am signed up for the half.

[Donald4Life]

You are fine!!! I dont mind at all...its interesting to hear about all different things going on down there in October and I hope you have fun doing the race!! Like I said I make a good cheerleader :rotfl:

I knew of some of the races but I didn't know they had so many! I think i might need one or at least someone to carry me to Star Tours afterwards! :lmao:. I have never been to Disney solo so I'm excited but nervous-:wizard:

[Donald4Life]

Yes sorry for the hijacking. But it does take place late October.... I have never done this but know some that have and they said it is a lot of fun. and the park is open for runners and their guests until 2am, I think. This will be the longest race I have run, but it will be a good warmup for January. I am signed up for the half.

2am!:goodvibes:woohoo: Its going to be awesome!

[graig]

I will be going October 16-19.

I will be going solo. I would love to meet, hangout, ride the attractions, etc with any one that is interested. Since it's so close, feel free to email directly at graigy8 at yahoo.com if interested.

[ttester9612]

I'll be there Oct 21-27th staying at AKV Kiandi House Savannah side. Only 8 more days...can't wait. :woohoo:

[Brocktoon]

Yup, leaving for WDW Sunday morning. It looks like temps may be in the 40s around Philly ... perfect time to head down for some sun!

[ahoff]

Ah, so this is what it feels like to be in single digits:)

[ttester9612]

Ah, so this is what it feels like to be in single digits:)


Yep single digits...only 7 more days to go. :woohoo::woohoo:

[dizmom2mwjk]

I am going as well. Oct. 22-26th. I am part of the solo group from this board. Really looking forward to it! Can't wait to see everyone!

[dizmom2mwjk]

Sorry, double posted...

[bounceliketigger]

So some time last year I planned a trip for my mothers birthday for late October 2009. It was for my mother and step father and then myself and then fiance. Well some months ago I found myself single again! We are still going and I am hoping to find others to meet up with at that time. My parents don't do most of the rides or stay up late and I will end up doing a lot of things solo...my dates are Oct 17th to the 24th :goodvibes

Hey there. I'll be there @ BCV 10-23 & 24 sans hubby & kids to run the 13K. I'm nervous about it & always love meeting new folks at WDW!

[ahoff]

Good Luck with the 13K! There are a few here doing it. You might also want to check the WISH boards.

[bounceliketigger]

Just found WISH the other day. Great threads & nice people. Thanks!