1,353 MILES! "Get Your Motor Runnin'" or "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?

[wsushocker]

All of a sudden, last night, I was making ADRs for a trip that suddenly materialized out of thin air! :confused3

Wigd had been obsessing over a spring break trip and kept asking if I thought we could go. I had been checking flights for months and nothing was coming up at a price I thought was acceptable. You see, living in the air capital of the world does not mean we have cheap, or even decent, airfare. In fact, if we can get round trip flights under $350, we consider ourselves blessed!

Nothing was coming up under $400 :sad1: and that was leaving at 5:00 in the afternoon, arriving at Orlando at midnight, and departing Orlando at 6:00 in the morning on our last day. Leaving Wichita sooner and departing Orlando later pumped the ticket price up to over $500! :scared1:

As we were sitting at a basketball game on Saturday morning, Wigd decided to call DVC to "just see" what was available. ;) I continued watching the game and knew that "just see" meant something would be booked. It was kind of like a parent saying "maybe" and the child knows it means "YES!" :rotfl2:

When she got back, I asked where we were staying and she gave me the options. She had booked SSR in a studio but said we had points and the availability for a 1BR at Boardwalk. (Why do two adults need a 1BR?) I now had 10 seconds to decide if "we" wanted the 1BR. Why did she even ask? :confused: Why not simply book that one in the first place? :confused: Out she ran to make a return call to DVC to snatch up the 1BR.

As luck would have it :rolleyes1, the 1BR was still available. We just returned from the World 12 days ago, and we would be going again at the end of May for a two week park/cruise/park stay. Now we were going back in 63 days! :scared1:

The question of the moment is, how are we getting there and back? I have always wanted to drive but looking at the miles and time does not make me :). So many variables.....When do we leave? Do we try to drive straight through? If we choose to spend the night on the road, where do we stop? How many routes should we consider in case of those infamous spring snowstorms? Do we stay on 4 lane highways or venture off to some 2 lane byways? How many books on tape will I need to check out? But most importantly, will we be speaking pleasantly :love:, or at all :mad:, to each other by the time we get to the Boardwalk? :confused3

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh Gee, it's me! :lovestruc

[manntra]

Woo hoo!!!! :woohoo: This is going to be GOOD!!!!!
Love the title and can't wait to see how you decide to get there.
And ADR's already made??!! :worship:

Tracy

[raider97]

I heard you had started your pre-trip report and thought I'd pop by.

It was kind of like a parent saying "maybe" and the child knows it means "YES!" :rotfl2:


This is too cute! My dh does the same thing to me regarding disney.

We live about 18 hours away and we have talked about whether we should drive or fly the next time we go. I am interested to hear how things pan out.

[michellem1118]

I didn't get in on the TR until page 49... but I'm getting in early over here. Hopefully, I'll continue to find time to check in on both! :rolleyes1

[Charleston Princess]

I made it on the first page this time! Thanks for the heads up!!! :goodvibes

So excited you are getting your spring break trip!!! :banana:

Since Shocker is writing this one, does it mean we get lots of hysterically funny pictures???

[SoonerGirl]

I have a feeling this is going to be a fun PTR :thumbsup2

We have the same issue with airfare here. If I can find a flight below $300 I feel like I've done something! Dallas is just a little over 2 1/2 hrs from us though so we sometimes drive down and fly out of DFW where airfares tend to be quite a bit cheaper at times.

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, and I did the math for you -- if you are driving approx. 60 miles an hour and each audio book is approx. eight hours long, you will need six audio books for the round trip. ;)

[jenjolt]

HOLY MOLY I made it to page 1!! WOOT love the Title Shocker!! I'm looking foward to much mischief and mayhem and funny pictures that make milk come out of my nose WOOT!!!!

Can't wait to hear all your little details!

[zendisney]

I can't wait to hear how this all pans out...
I know between the two of you there will be an adventure.
I am happy that you guys got BW.
Keep us posted on the Adventures of wigd and shocker Spring Break or BUST!
:goodvibes

[wsushocker]

Oh Gee, it's me! :lovestruc
oh yeah, YOU I remember! :cool1:


Woo hoo!!!! :woohoo: This is going to be GOOD!!!!!
Love the title and can't wait to see how you decide to get there.
And ADR's already made??!! :worship:
Tracy
I'm pretty excited about the ADRs...:thumbsup2

We live about 18 hours away and we have talked about whether we should drive or fly the next time we go. I am interested to hear how things pan out.
Stephanie
We had discussed driving in July but there will be no real time restraints on that trip.

I didn't get in on the TR until page 49... but I'm getting in early over here. Hopefully, I'll continue to find time to check in on both! :rolleyes1
Thanks for joining in!


Since Shocker is writing this one, does it mean we get lots of hysterically funny pictures???
I will do my best!

We have the same issue with airfare here. If I can find a flight below $300 I feel like I've done something! Dallas is just a little over 2 1/2 hrs from us though so we sometimes drive down and fly out of DFW where airfares tend to be quite a bit cheaper at times.
I checked flying out of Dallas, OKC, KC, and even StL...:confused3

Oh, and I did the math for you -- if you are driving approx. 60 miles an hour and each audio book is approx. eight hours long, you will need six audio books for the round trip. ;)
Or maybe War and Peace?

[SoonerGirl]

I checked flying out of Dallas, OKC, KC, and even StL...:confused3


Hmmmm, I bet they are high because it's spring break and a busy travel time. Keeping my fingers crossed that cheaper airfares come out for you!! That's a really long drive.......

[wsushocker]

HOLY MOLY I made it to page 1!! WOOT love the Title Shocker!! I'm looking foward to much mischief and mayhem and funny pictures that make milk come out of my nose WOOT!!!!

Can't wait to hear all your little details!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/laughter.jpg

[wsushocker]

I can't wait to hear how this all pans out...
I know between the two of you there will be an adventure.
I am happy that you guys got BW.
Keep us posted on the Adventures of wigd and shocker Spring Break or BUST!
:goodvibes

I think a car video recorder is a must!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/gadget_hot_news_car_video_recorder.jpg

[vamassey1]

Signing up! Now I've got to go back and get caught up.

[eandesmom]

I'm in for this ride!

I love that Jackie already figured out how many audio books you need!

[Charleston Princess]

I love that Jackie already figured out how many audio books you need!

I couldn't resist. :lmao:

[Native NYer]

Joining in!

Now to go back and read before I have to go to work :headache:

[Native NYer]

Those airfares are ridiculous. How long is the flight? And, more importantly, how long is the drive? I could NEVER drive from NYC. I'd be a lunatic by the time we arrived. Is there a way you can drive to another city for a cheaper flight?

[MeMom]

I've been checking March flights faithfully, as well. They went from $94 and $105 to over $200 this week. We used to drive all the time, but boy, have we gotten spoiled to flying now! We're there in under two hours and ready to party!

If you come anywhere near Nashville, let us know!

I'm glad Wigd gets her spring trip. It's such a nice treat at the end of a dreary winter. It will make you feel so alive and happy. I love going in the spring! If I had a dime to my name, I'd eek out at least one or two (or three :)) nights myself. But alas, I do not have a dime, and I don't anticipate being where I need to be financially until probably the day before we leave - June 30 - for the summer trip.

I vote for a live cam that goes everywhere with you...yeah, that would be very nice! :thumbsup2

[wsushocker]

Signing up! Now I've got to go back and get caught up.
:welcome:

I'm in for this ride!
:car: Did you want to help drive?

I love that Jackie already figured out how many audio books you need!
But did you notice she did not include any titles?

I couldn't resist. :lmao:
:thanks:

Joining in!
Now to go back and read before I have to go to work :headache:
Work sure does ruin DIS time! :banana:

Those airfares are ridiculous. How long is the flight? And, more importantly, how long is the drive? I could NEVER drive from NYC. I'd be a lunatic by the time we arrived. Is there a way you can drive to another city for a cheaper flight?
Yes, I checked other cities to no avail...:sad1:

I vote for a live cam that goes everywhere with you...yeah, that would be very nice! :thumbsup2
Have you ever heard you better watch out what you ask for as you might get it? :worship:

[Lady Lallie]

I just have this feeling this is going to be REALLY good.

Is Baylor going on this trip or is it just the two of you? I'm confused.

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I'm here! Can't wait to see pictures of Boardwalk!

[MeMom]

Work sure does ruin DIS time! :banana:


Have you ever heard you better watch out what you ask for as you might get it? :worship:

Work certainly does get in the way of DIS time. I have enjoyed the last four days of Dising whenever I wanted and not having to sneak a peek in between class transitions! :laughing:

If I get a webcam, I will not only ask, I will beg, plead, beseech, implore, and entreat you to have one! :cool1:

[MeMom]

I'm here! Can't wait to see pictures of Boardwalk!

Good morning, Jill! I was going to call you and tell you Shocker had started, but I thought you might be sleeping in, since you're taking Bella to the doctor. Kiss my babies for me. I miss them sooooo much!

Forgive that brief interruption.
Back to you, Shocker. :goodvibes

[IluvXU]

I am in. Your drive makes our drive this summer look good (too bad we have 3 kids six and under to entertain).

[Jasperann]

I feel like I must join in on this PTR... You make me laugh with all your comments on other reports, so this one will be a great distraction for me. :lmao: Can't wait to hear if you will be driving or not. We are driving with four kids and one 18 year old, so we are going to have a very full van.

[Native NYer]

Work sure does ruin DIS time! :banana:

Yes, I checked other cities to no avail...:sad1:


My 3rd graders are headed to French and Spanish class, so I get to DIS :yay:

Delta's been pretty cheap from NY. Have you checked their fares? Or JetBlue?

[Happydog]

I couldn't resist. :lmao:

:rotfl2:

You "couldn't resist"??!!! YOU the uber planner couldn't resist??? PUHleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze. Admit to your illness and get it over with.... :rotfl2:

Besides, you KNOW Shocker isn't the 60 miles an hour type... I have seem them tour Disney world. :laughing:

Oh I got your books for you! We rented some action thriller type thing, it will definitely keep you up... :scared1: well after the drive!!

We had a good time and didn't kill eachother... and if your drive is about as long, well, you will have a fun time driving!!!

I thought your intro was a hoot! :laughing:

So glad to be here, albeit page 2!!!!!! :thumbsup2

[shannn]

woot! Page 2 Represent!:banana:

We're thinking really seriously about buying into Boardwalk. Can't wait to see your pics!!!

[vamassey1]

I was just thinking, if you drive then you'll have use of your car and won't have to argue with Anita about renting a car. Plus you'll get to spend lots of quality time together.

Yes we have driven a few times and will doing it again next month.

[stace208]

Yay! I saw you started this morning but I had to head to school...bleh!
I can't wait to see what you decide to do and hear about your ADR's!:cool1:

[jillyb]

Page 3 is where it's at! :thumbsup2

[MEK]

Page 3 is where it's at! :thumbsup2

Right On!


I don't what I'm more surprised about - making the 3rd page (as opposed to the 4th or 5th) or actually reading a Shocker PTR. Tell me Shocker, is this what happens when you add on more DVC points? You travel every 2 months? If so, I am definately going to look for an add-on!

[Disneymoon09]

:) I'm here! I could never drive from Ohio where we are, no thanks, my idea of a vacation is not 20 hours in a car, BUT if it was THE ONLY way we could go, then my butt would be driving! Hopefully you can find some cheap airfare though!

[wsushocker]

Is Baylor going on this trip or is it just the two of you? I'm confused.
We are childless on this trip and I had a great title for the pre-trip report, but Wigd would not let me use it! :banana:

I'm here! Can't wait to see pictures of Boardwalk!
I am really looking forward to taking a gazillion pictures! I felt very rushed over Christmas...:sad1:


If I get a webcam, I will not only ask, I will beg, plead, beseech, implore, and entreat you to have one! :cool1:
I am seriously considering getting a small video camera to mount on the dash....:scared1:

Forgive that brief interruption.
Back to you, Shocker. :goodvibes
Forgiven. :worship:

I am in. Your drive makes our drive this summer look good (too bad we have 3 kids six and under to entertain).
I would entertain them with Benadryl....:rotfl2:

I feel like I must join in on this PTR... You make me laugh with all your comments on other reports, so this one will be a great distraction for me. :lmao: Can't wait to hear if you will be driving or not. We are driving with four kids and one 18 year old, so we are going to have a very full van.
I am pretty sure we will be :car:

My 3rd graders are headed to French and Spanish class, so I get to DIS :yay:Delta's been pretty cheap from NY. Have you checked their fares? Or JetBlue?
You all would get a big kick out of our airport...wait, maybe I have a pic...
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/wichita-airport-address.jpg
This is actually half of our airport...did you notice all the gates?



Besides, you KNOW Shocker isn't the 60 miles an hour type...
Charter member of the
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/slow_car_club_183.jpg

We're thinking really seriously about buying into Boardwalk. Can't wait to see your pics!!!
I have always wanted to stay at Boardwalk!
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/pennywise-sewergrate.jpg

I was just thinking, if you drive then you'll have use of your car and won't have to argue with Anita about renting a car. Plus you'll get to spend lots of quality time together.
Argue? :confused3

[wsushocker]

I can't wait to see what you decide to do and hear about your ADR's!:cool1:
I will be posting soon about the ADRs! :dance3:

Page 3 is where it's at! :thumbsup2

This is where it's at....

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/psychedelicshack.jpg


Tell me Shocker, is this what happens when you add on more DVC points? You travel every 2 months?
No, this is what happens when you are married to an obsessed woman! :love:

:) I'm here! I could never drive from Ohio where we are, no thanks, my idea of a vacation is not 20 hours in a car, BUT if it was THE ONLY way we could go, then my butt would be driving! Hopefully you can find some cheap airfare though!
I really think decent airfare will only come after Spring Break/Easter. :sad2:

[Charleston Princess]

I would entertain them with Benadryl....:rotfl2:

I can attest to the power of Benedryl -- who can forget the 2008 trip when Charles took Benedryl to help him sleep, and he fell asleep on the stranger's shoulder on the Great Movie Ride. :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

[wsushocker]

I can attest to the power of Benedryl -- who can forget the 2008 trip when Charles took Benedryl to help him sleep, and he fell asleep on the stranger's shoulder on the Great Movie Ride. :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

I hope you have a picture of that! :rotfl::lmao::cool1::rotfl2:

[wsushocker]

Monday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/raglan-road-irish-pub-and-restauran.jpg


Tuesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/yachtsman-steakhouse_wdw_thumb.jpg


Wednesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/the-wave-restaurant_wdw_thumb.jpg


Thursday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/hollywood-brown-derby_wdw_thumb.jpg


Friday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/les-chefs-de-france_wdw_thumb.jpg

[Happydog]

So I think that is the Cali Grill but I can't tell...

I don't recognize the second one -- maybe Paris Bistro?

I know The Wave -- GREAT choice!

Brown Derby

AND the final is Chefs?

Great choices! GREAT ADRs! Were you able to get availability? It seems like it!

SO excited for you guys! We read books on tape and enjoyed our drive...

[shannn]

Is it impressive or sad that I recognized all but one of those immediately?

And, btw, that clown is NOT funny!! He scares the carp out of me.

[wsushocker]

So I think that is the Cali Grill but I can't tell...

I don't recognize the second one -- maybe Paris Bistro?

I know The Wave -- GREAT choice!

Brown Derby

AND the final is Chefs?

Great choices! GREAT ADRs! Were you able to get availability? It seems like it!

SO excited for you guys! We read books on tape and enjoyed our drive...

60% is not a passing grade. :banana::rotfl2::cool1::lmao::rotfl:

[Charleston Princess]

I need bigger pics or reading glasses -- one or the other. I only recognize The Brown Derby and The Wave.

[wsushocker]

Is it impressive or sad that I recognized all but one of those immediately?

And, btw, that clown is NOT funny!! He scares the carp out of me.

Was this it?

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/Big-Carps-26.jpg

[jenjolt]

And it is because of that one scene in that movie that I will never ever go into the pool at the Boardwalk!! Thanks to IT I have a fear of rednosed clowns...and even now years later that picture still gives me the heebie jeebies LOL!!!!!!

[jenjolt]

Okay so here are my guesses...

1) I really have no clue..looks like a bar atmosophere so maybe Ragland Road or ESPN at the Boardwalk

2) Yatchsman

3) The Wave

4) Brown Derby

5) Les Chefs

[wsushocker]

Okay so here are my guesses...

1) I really have no clue..looks like a bar atmosophere so maybe Ragland Road or ESPN at the Boardwalk

2) Yatchsman

3) The Wave

4) Brown Derby

5) Les Chefs

WOW! You are very good!:cool1: Now, make a definite choice on #1.:confused3

[wigdoutdismom]

I can attest to the power of Benedryl -- who can forget the 2008 trip when Charles took Benedryl to help him sleep, and he fell asleep on the stranger's shoulder on the Great Movie Ride. :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:
:rotfl2: That made me blurt out a loud laugh!
Is it impressive or sad that I recognized all but one of those immediately?

And, btw, that clown is NOT funny!! He scares the carp out of me.
I'm impressed! That clown is scary!
And it is because of that one scene in that movie that I will never ever go into the pool at the Boardwalk!! Thanks to IT I have a fear of rednosed clowns...and even now years later that picture still gives me the heebie jeebies LOL!!!!!!

The only thing scarier than that clown is me in a bathing suit!

[manntra]

Those are some great ADR's and I love how you presented them!! :thumbsup2 I only recognize Brown Derby, The Wave and Chefs. I will use the excuse that I am just getting used to my Macbook and don't know how to make the screen larger. ;)
The Wave is so good. I had a wonderful filet and can't wait to eat there again in May. It is also the first place I have ever tried seared tuna...it has always scared me because well basically it is raw. I have watched enough Monsters Inside Me on Animal Planet to know about some of the things living in raw fish :sad2: I was really surprised and liked it well enough. :)
I was laughing at your airport...it looks just like mine!! I think there are maybe two gates! :rotfl2:

Tracy

[wigdoutdismom]

Those are some great ADR's and I love how you presented them!! :thumbsup2 I only recognize Brown Derby, The Wave and Chefs. I will use the excuse that I am just getting used to my Macbook and don't know how to make the screen larger. ;)
The Wave is so good. I had a wonderful filet and can't wait to eat there again in May. It is also the first place I have ever tried seared tuna...it has always scared me because well basically it is raw. I have watched enough Monsters Inside Me on Animal Planet to know about some of the things living in raw fish :sad2: I was really surprised and liked it well enough. :)
I was laughing at your airport...it looks just like mine!! I think there are maybe two gates! :rotfl2:

Tracy

Tracy, to make the picture bigger, grab the corner and pull it at an angle, (with the curser) does that make sense?

[jenjolt]

Well it reminds me of a pub so I'm going to go with Ragland Road LOL!!

[Charleston Princess]

I hope you have a picture of that! :rotfl::lmao::cool1::rotfl2:

:rotfl2: That made me blurt out a loud laugh!

No picture, but one of my fondest memories. :rotfl:

[manntra]

Tracy, to make the picture bigger, grab the corner and pull it at an angle, (with the curser) does that make sense?

Oh my gosh Anita!! Thank you so much!!!! :worship: I am on the verge of bifocals anyway so this really helps!!!
Thank you! :hug:

Tracy

[Mndisneygirl]

4 pages already??? I better get reading!!

[wsushocker]

Well it reminds me of a pub so I'm going to go with Ragland Road LOL!!

:mickeyjum

Hooray for jenjolt!

[jillyb]

And it is because of that one scene in that movie that I will never ever go into the pool at the Boardwalk!! Thanks to IT I have a fear of rednosed clowns...and even now years later that picture still gives me the heebie jeebies LOL!!!!!!

The book and the movie are seriously scary! I think the movie made everybody and their brother scared of clowns! Me...I'm not so much scared of clowns as I am of walking by storm drains and waiting for a balloon to float out or see a clown face. LOL

[shannn]

Yep, that was the carp. I actually hit my dad in the face and drew blood when I was reading that book. I wad a teenager and he snuck up behind me and scared me.

Oh and your ADRs are:
1) Im going to agree with Raglan Road even though it was the only one I didn't recognize. But I di think it looks like a pub so I'll agree.

2) Yachtsman Steak House. Funny how the Yacht club and the Beach Club have totally different vibes even though they're basically the same resort.

3)The Wave- I really want to try this place!

4) Brown Derby- I had a yummy appetizer here even though I still haven't tried that Cobb salad.

5) Les Chefs- yummy French onion soup and Remy is SO freakin' cute!

[Native NYer]

You all would get a big kick out of our airport...wait, maybe I have a pic...
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/wichita-airport-address.jpg
This is actually half of our airport...did you notice all the gates?


Oh that's small :scared1:
But sometimes bigger isn't better. JFK can be a nightmare.

I love your ADR choices! I hope you try lots of adult drinks on your child-free trip.

[Mndisneygirl]

Okay, I'm all caught up. I think that's all I do these days, try to catch up!
Love the title!!
Heck, 1353 miles? That's not so bad! Do you have the time to drive? That's always the sticking point for me. I don't want to use 4 days of my vacation in the car. We're about 1580 miles from WDW and we usually take 24 -26 hours driving time to get there. We drove straight through in December. I've already told DH, next trip, we have to fly!!!
I bet it's tough to find any kind of good deal for spring break time.

The ADRs look awesome!! Some of those I'd like to try!

Question - if you are DVC, can you do the Dining Plan?

[wsushocker]

Question - if you are DVC, can you do the Dining Plan?

Yes, DVC members can do the Dining Plan. We used the plan over Christmas but will not on Spring Break. We have a Tables in Wonderland card that we will use instead.

[Panotchr]

I'm in here too ;) I am so addicted now.. how will I get anything accomplished?

I am going to answer the DVC/Dining plan question.

YES.. you can do it!!!!! YAY!

:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[SoonerGirl]

And, btw, that clown is NOT funny!! He scares the carp out of me.

I agree! I shuddered as soon as I saw it - ugggg, clowns are creepy!!

[IluvXU]

I would entertain them with Benadryl....:rotfl2:



Unfortunately that does not seem to knock mine out. The plan at this point is to let Doug go to bed say 7, me keep the wild women up and then to pull out early... way early and let them sleep in the car. We even made reservations for our drive night already. Hannah figures she can watch all three High School Musicals at least twice on the way down. Needless to say we will be thankful for our DVD player in van and borrow a single one too.

I can attest to the power of Benedryl -- who can forget the 2008 trip when Charles took Benedryl to help him sleep, and he fell asleep on the stranger's shoulder on the Great Movie Ride. :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

That made me cry... too funny. My dad took a Tylenol PM (my mom is a terrible sleeper and takes them on trips) instead of a Tylenol in 2005 in Disney. He really remembered nothing we did during our EPCOT Day. He thought he was dying or something... a foggy haze of a day, until we got back to Riverside and he realized what he had done.

[MaryAz]

Page 5-sad
Great ADR's!!
Yay for no kids
No more clowns-I will never stay at Boardwalk!

[MeMom]

No more clowns-I will never stay at Boardwalk!

Yeah. No more clowns like that anyway!
I do want to stay at Boardwalk, and Jill really does, but I may have to stay away from the pool area. :eek:


Looks like you have a lot of good eating planned.
I knew Brown Derby would be in the mix. :laughing:
We have yet to get there, but we will someday.

[wsushocker]

Page 5-sad


Do not be :sad2:


Looks like you have a lot of good eating planned.


We are planning on some nice meals! :thumbsup2

[MEK]

I so mad I missed on the dinner ADR pictures before Jen guessed them all correctly. :headache: I was going to test my dining recognition amazing skill, but I can't see the pics. :thumbsup2 to Jen!

[PracPerfPatricia]

Shocker...you write p/trs too?...:) I knew you as the photo poster on Anita's threads...as well as her husband of course...(when I first jumped on to one of her threads...I somehow missed that you were her husband and I thought you were sort of well -stalking her...:confused3 -but she cleared up my confusion...:thumbsup2

So then I realized you were related...married in fact...:goodvibes...

It should be fun to read from your persective...subbing on...:yay:

(How come the husbands always act like the wife is the Disney Maniac in the household...:rolleyes1) when we know its actually a co-dependent relationship?...:confused3

[kschafer]

I made it finally! (are you going to count me tardy?)

[raider97]

Just got this email today about spring break fare being on sale (SW) and thought of you and Anita! Haven't checked the prices.... hope it helps!

http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/offerDetails.html?id=30896875&RMID=100112_CNS_E&RRID=c3RlcGhhbmllY29taW5AeWFob28uY29t&src=MAILCNSTUES00000E100112

[michellem1118]

Wow, teaching really gets in the way of keeping up with PTRs/TRs. :( Oh well, all caught up now... although if that clown photo shows up again, I may have to disappear!

Your ADRs sound great, I really need to get on that for the March trip that I just booked... if DH gets mad, I'm blaming you & wigd! :)

[wsushocker]

Shocker...you write p/trs too?...:) This is my first! :lmao: I knew you as the photo poster on Anita's threads...as well as her husband of course...(when I first jumped on to one of her threads...I somehow missed that you were her husband and I thought you were sort of well -stalking her...:confused3 -but she cleared up my confusion...:thumbsup2

So then I realized you were related...married in fact...:goodvibes...

It should be fun to read from your perspective...subbing on...:yay:

(How come the husbands always act like the wife is the Disney Maniac in the household...:rolleyes1) when we know its actually a co-dependent relationship?...:confused3
The only way I am co-dependent is that we have a joint checking account! :rotfl2:

I made it finally! (are you going to count me tardy?)
You might have to serve detention....:laughing:

Just got this email today about spring break fare being on sale (SW) and thought of you and Anita! Haven't checked the prices.... hope it helps!

http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/offerDetails.html?id=30896875&RMID=100112_CNS_E&RRID=c3RlcGhhbmllY29taW5AeWFob28uY29t&src=MAILCNSTUES00000E100112
I do not consider $500 as a fare sale.....:rolleyes1

Wow, teaching really gets in the way of keeping up with PTRs/TRs. :( Oh well, all caught up now... although if that clown photo shows up again, I may have to disappear!

Your ADRs sound great, I really need to get on that for the March trip that I just booked... if DH gets mad, I'm blaming you & wigd! :)
I am a devoted Stephen King fan so I may be bringing more than Pennywise to this thread! :scared1:

[manntra]

I too am a devoted SK fan:goodvibes....have you read his latest "Under the Dome?" I have it here (it's HUGE!! :lmao:) but I haven't started it yet. Too busy shoveling snow every night. :sad2:

Tracy

[michellem1118]

I am a devoted Stephen King fan so I may be bringing more than Pennywise to this thread! :scared1:

I don't mind any other SK stuff, just Pennywise. He's the reason I'm still afraid of clowns. :rolleyes1

[wsushocker]

I too am a devoted SK fan:goodvibes....have you read his latest "Under the Dome?" I have it here (it's HUGE!! :lmao:) but I haven't started it yet. Too busy shoveling snow every night. :sad2:

Tracy

I am hopeful that I can find that on tape or cd before we leave.....

[Happydog]

60% is not a passing grade. :banana::rotfl2::cool1::lmao::rotfl:

I need bigger pics or reading glasses -- one or the other. I only recognize The Brown Derby and The Wave.

EXACTLY CP, I AGREE!!! I can't see those dang photos!!! I thought maybe Jiko or Cali Grill -- I know the photo comes from the website but it is TEENY.... I have since learned that #1 is Raglan Road.... ;)

So I need a 504 for my vision impairment! :rolleyes:

[eandesmom]

Great ADR's! I'm looking forward to hearing how Yachtsman's is, it's a maybe for an adult only night on our trip....

1353 miles. It'd be 1174.46 for us to drive to Disneyland and that's too far for me in the car unless we stopped in San Fran for a day or 2 or came back up the coast. Doable but BLEH.

So...get some good audio books!

(How come the husbands always act like the wife is the Disney Maniac in the household...:rolleyes1) when we know its actually a co-dependent relationship?...:confused3

So so true!

EXACTLY CP, I AGREE!!! I can't see those dang photos!!! I thought maybe Jiko or Cali Grill -- I know the photo comes from the website but it is TEENY.... I have since learned that #1 is Raglan Road.... ;)

So I need a 504 for my vision impairment! :rolleyes:


or reading glasses......

[2xcited2sleep]

Can't believe how late I am to join this party! Hopefully you're not one of those teachers who doesn't let you in the door after the bell rings...

Your plans sound like fun -- other than the driving part. Your airport is so cute. I can see where the # of available flights might be an issue. :rolleyes:

The clown is exactly what is keeping me away from Boardwalk! I need to request a warning if you're going to post any more clown pics! :scared1:

Your ADR selections are great... good job!!

[raider97]

Yikes! $500 doesn't sound like a sale to me either. I wonder how high they were before their "sale".

Are you sure you didn't post a picture of our airport? :lmao: Our hometown airport is very small also. We love it! I think we only have about 4 gates working at any given time. Do you usually fly out from your hometown? DH is one that would rather pay a little more and not have to drive home when he gets back from vacation.

Great ADRs. We have only been to the Derby. How many of these will be new to you guys?

[wsushocker]

Can't believe how late I am to join this party! Hopefully you're not one of those teachers who doesn't let you in the door after the bell rings...

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/300Smarty_Tardy.jpg


Do you usually fly out from your hometown?

Great ADRs. We have only been to the Derby. How many of these will be new to you guys?

We have always flown out of Wichita but we are not adverse to using another airport.

We have only been to the Brown Derby and Les Chefs.

[wsushocker]

Wow, it is really a long way to drive! I mean, it is a long way no matter what, but when I sat down and went through the driving route my butt got more tired with every change of highways...:car:

I will be posting the route along with some special pics to accompany the more interesting names and places...:cool1:

[wigdoutdismom]

Wow, it is really a long way to drive! I mean, it is a long way no matter what, but when I sat down and went through the driving route my butt got more tired with every change of highways...:car:

I will be posting the route along with some special pics to accompany the more interesting names and places...:cool1:

This is going to get interesting:eek:!!!

[Happy Elf]

I'm in! A couple days away from the Dis and you miss so much!

[Wannabinnc]

Wow, it is really a long way to drive! I mean, it is a long way no matter what, but when I sat down and went through the driving route my butt got more tired with every change of highways...:car:

I will be posting the route along with some special pics to accompany the more interesting names and places...:cool1:
I'm here!!!!! I've already been laughing at/with you, this is gonna be a really fun PTR. What do you mean it's far!!! Heck, that's a little jaunt. What do you mean books on tape, you are suppose to talk when you are together in the vehicle traveling!! Also, love the title!!! :)

[DreaGirl]

Hi, I'm a sometimes poster, but more often lurker on your other reports or Wig'ds I should say.

Anyway, looks like we may be there at the same time. I'm going to follow along and (hopefully) post more on this one! :)

[disneyfan61]

Late to the party as usual!! Ok the pic of the "carp" had me :rotfl2: Good thing my DH is sleeping in his recliner because he would definitely think I have lost my mind!!

LOVE the ADR's!!

My DH is a big Stephen King fan. I got him the new book for Christmas. I only have read one of his books-Pet Cemetery & that was enough for me. :scared1:

[jewjubean]

wow how did I miss a PTR that I knew about before everyone else did. LOL

[jillyb]

I am a devoted Stephen King fan so I may be bringing more than Pennywise to this thread! :scared1:

I too am a devoted SK fan:goodvibes....have you read his latest "Under the Dome?" I have it here (it's HUGE!! :lmao:) but I haven't started it yet. Too busy shoveling snow every night. :sad2:

Tracy

Love me some Stephen King! :goodvibes I read the most recent book of short stories. I've seen "Under the Dome" and, Tracy, you're right. That book is GINORMOUS!!!! I think I'm going to have to wait until it comes out in paperbook though before I buy it!

[wsushocker]

wow how did I miss a PTR that I knew about before everyone else did. LOL
:confused3 Well, maybe because you are so absorbed in Tomorrowland!

Love me some Stephen King! :goodvibes I read the most recent book of short stories. I've seen "Under the Dome" and, Tracy, you're right. That book is GINORMOUS!!!! I think I'm going to have to wait until it comes out in paperbook though before I buy it!

The audio book for Under the Dome has 30 cds and is over 35 hours long! :scared1:

[addictedtothemouse]

The audio book for Under the Dome has 30 cds and is over 35 hours long! :scared1:Those are the best ones to listen to on long drives. We have driven to WDW for each of our trips. For us it's much cheaper than flying and I love having a vehicle there.
(I'm very impatient and hate waiting for the bus.:rolleyes1)

[jillyb]

The audio book for Under the Dome has 30 cds and is over 35 hours long! :scared1:

That's just crazy!!! :eek: I can't do audio books. My mind wanders and I get to thinking about different things and next thing I know I've missed half the book and have to go back. :laughing:

[H20DogsNDisney]

How did I miss this! Shocker Has a PTR:lmao:

[wsushocker]

How did I miss this! Shocker Has a PTR:lmao:

Pretty amazing, huh? :welcome:

[wsushocker]

Pictorial Itinerary

I will be posting about the cities, towns, or burgs that we will pass through on our nomadic journey.....:cool1:

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/derby.jpg
Leaving home



http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/townlogo.gif
just across the Kansas/Oklahoma border



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Keystone Ancient Forest outside Sand Springs



http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/34Tulsa1896.jpg
I hope we do not have to travel down this road in Tulsa...:rotfl:



http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/okie.jpg
Muskogee



http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/salisawouthouse.jpg
If Wigd needs a bathroom break, she can use this outhouse in Salisaw


to be continued.....:drive:

[Panotchr]

You won't have time to stop and smell the roses!! Keep on keepin' on!

By the way.. we drive all the time.. but only from NC! BUT, I can't take the buses. I am way too impatient to wait for them. I am great being patient as a teacher of Kindergartners, but NOT THE BUSES!!!!

:)

[wsushocker]

:car:


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We may apply for jobs at this academy as we would be just a little closer to Disney...


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I yam what I yam......


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http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/londonarkansas.jpg
We may stop to visit some of Wigd's relatives in London....:scared1:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/atkinsarkansas.jpg



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http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/7/Arkansas_Menifee_ghost_sightings.html
Who you gonna call?


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http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/littlerock.jpg


:drive:

[wsushocker]

You won't have time to stop and smell the roses!! Keep on keepin' on!

By the way.. we drive all the time.. but only from NC! BUT, I can't take the buses. I am way too impatient to wait for them. I am great being patient as a teacher of Kindergartners, but NOT THE BUSES!!!!

:)

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!

[manntra]

Ghosts, spinach and outhouses? Oh my!! This is going to be quite an adventure if you end up driving!! :goodvibes

Jillyb...I can't listen to books on CD either for the same reason :rotfl2: That last collection of short stories was really good! Best in a long time. :thumbsup2

Tracy

[addictedtothemouse]

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[MeMom]

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!

Not kindergarten, but second grade, and that is the way I feel every day.

:jumping1:

You know that Bop 'Em game at arcades where one pops up right when you get one down? Yep, that's my life! :laughing:

[MEK]

I just have one thing to say this morning.....

Either you have to start posting pics to flicker OR I have to get a new job!

[wigdoutdismom]

You know that Bop 'Em game at arcades where one pops up right when you get one down? Yep, that's my life! :laughing:

We get in trouble for bopping our students in the head at our school.....:lmao:

in another life.....;)

[Charleston Princess]

We get in trouble for bopping our students in the head at our school.....:lmao:

sometimes don't you just wish.....;)

::yes::

Many of my 7th grade students are children I have known since Chelsea started school. There are many times when I have pretended to swat them. :lmao:

[Happydog]

I thought it was called Wack a Mole...

[wsushocker]

I'm making a little stop on this pictorial itinerary for a visit with the Princesses.....

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/Disneygirls-thumb.gif

I wonder what Tiana would say about her Prince?

[Panotchr]

Now that is just plain ol' funny!!!

:rotfl2:

[Panotchr]

oops

[Panotchr]

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!

This is plain ol' funny, too! I think I will "borrow" this thought from you!!!:rotfl:

[Native NYer]

:lmao:

[michellem1118]

I've seen that comic strip before, but it never gets old! :rotfl: Thanks for brightening our morning over here. :)

[Native NYer]

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!

That's so true. But I think it's true for elementary school.

[Mndisneygirl]

:lmao:
I'm really loving the comments about teaching. I have a great respect for my kids' teachers. Oy.

The princess cartoon is hysterical! :rotfl2:

Any luck with airfares or did you give up and just plan on driving?

[Charleston Princess]

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: Love that cartoon!

What would Tiana say? There are a few possibilities!

[wsushocker]

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: Love that cartoon!

What would Tiana say? There are a few possibilities!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/_frog.gif

[MEK]

Great cartoon Shocker (the secret life of princesses) and I love your travel pics. Now I expect to see them in comparison to the REAL travel pics, if you do end up driving.

You can post all the pics you want for the next 24 hours. I want to see them all!

[wsushocker]

:drive:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/Belted_galloway_Wilkamdai_Zikomo_an.jpg
Galloway


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If our car conks out we can finish the drive with this truck from Shearerville...:cool1:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/mississippi_river_memphis_tn_poster.jpg


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/elvis-and-mary-kathleen-selph-memph.jpg
I'll have my camera ready in case we see this guy...:lmao:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/caplevilletn.jpg
If Wigd's relation is home in Capleville, we will stop and :wave2:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/olivebranchms.jpg
I am really hoping this cousin of hers is NOT home in Olive Branch! :scared1:


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http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/newalbanyms.jpg
Probably our first stop for souvenirs in New Albany...:rolleyes1


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I'm hoping his buddy is close by!:)


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I am hoping his folly can be seen...:laughing:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/jasper.jpg
We will try to get his autograph and picture...:thumbsup2


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/birmingham.jpg
Maybe a hot dog stop in Birmingham..:rotfl:
:car:

[wigdoutdismom]

I'm not quoting that picture because it made me want to hurl.....

[addictedtothemouse]

I'm not quoting that picture because it made me want to hurl.....Uh...me too!:sick: :sad2:

[Mndisneygirl]

EEWWW!! to the nose picture.

[MEK]

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/olivebranchms.jpg
I am really hoping this cousin of hers is NOT home in Olive Branch! :scared1:




:sick:Would that be this picture? I actually think its kinda cool. I guess he went to pick his nose and missed! :rolleyes1Yikes!

[wigdoutdismom]

Mary Ellen! Shame on you!!! :lmao:

[wsushocker]

:drive:


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http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/childersberg.jpg
Maybe time for speelunkering in Childersberg...


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/socapatoy014.jpg
I will pack our gear so we can fish for red eye bass in Socapatoy..


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/jacksonsgap.jpg
Very careful driving in Jackson's Gap...:scared1:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/dadesville.jpg
Wigd can go horseyback riding in Dadeville...


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/opelika.jpg
Sorry, honey, the new countertops weigh too much for the car....


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:confused3


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Cusseta


:car:

[wsushocker]

:drive:


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Mailing postcards to friends back home from Weston....;)


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Parrott


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Pay attention to the GPS in Dawson...:thumbsup2


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We will have to remember our skateboards for some play time in Albany...


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I hope they have premium unleaded in Acree...:eek:


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Robert Ryan in Hell's Half Acre.....Do you remember his character?


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No comment about Wigd's cooking....


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/gainesville.jpg
Ubiquitous Gators


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/ocala.jpg
I needed this car in Derby, not in Ocala....:dance3:


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/south-pacific-hammock.jpg
We need to relax in a Long Hammock...


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/ocoee.gif


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/disney-parks-med.jpg

:car:

almost there.......


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/Disneys-BoardWalk-Inn.jpg

[wigdoutdismom]

Thank goodness for those last couple of pictures.
I was almost ready to change my mind...

[addictedtothemouse]

:sick:Would that be this picture? I actually think its kinda cool. I guess he went to pick his nose and missed! :rolleyes1Yikes!Did he miss, or was he digging too deep? :confused3:rotfl:

[MHTeacher]

:lmao: Loving your pictorial driving directions! I had to actually stop and show my husband those pics through Memphis and parts of Mississippi. His brother lived in New Albany, MS, about 10 years ago. We were hoping we didn't see them in the background. ;)

I've been looking for a pre-trip report under Wigd's name, but here you were all along. Looking forward to reading more of your planning. :thumbsup2

[stace208]

I'm not quoting that picture because it made me want to hurl.....

Me too!

What I really want to know is how does one find out that one can do this???? Seems like he's got too much time on his hands or somethin':confused3

[manntra]

Thank goodness for those last couple of pictures.
I was almost ready to change my mind...

Haha! I can see that!! I wanted to hurl too! :eek: You are in for one interesting road trip!! Those cows looked especially furry and what is with their stripe? Horseyback riding? :rotfl2: What the heck is white dirt??? :confused3

Tracy

[MeMom]

Thank goodness for those last couple of pictures.
I was almost ready to change my mind...

I was thinking with a stop in each of those places to see the highlights, you'd never get to Disney World! Are you sure you don't want to drive to Nashville, snag a $94 flight, and be there in less than two hours? I know you'd have to give up skateboarding in Georgia, but it could be worth it.

[Charleston Princess]

I better get a text if you run into Jasper! :lmao:

Lawd, those pictures you dug up from Georgia really make me wonder why I live here. :confused3:rotfl:

How much were the flights again? I am with MeMom, you might want to drive to Nashville and hop a plane.

[Native NYer]

Love the pictorial PTR. I don't have to read :lmao: Feeling quite lazy tonight.

Is school closed for you tomorrow?

[Happydog]

Oh it will be a wonderful bonding experience... they don't need the stinkin' plane!!! Well... on second thought... :rolleyes1

:lmao::lmao:

[Panotchr]

LOL.. I gotta say this..
I lived in Alabama for 10 years and it is a LONG drive to Florida from Birmingham alone. That south part of Alabama is COUNTRY!!!

LOL, I also never saw Pete's famous hot dogs the entire ten years I lived in B'ham.

I am thinking that drive to Nashville and flight to Orlando sounds delish :)

[wsushocker]

I was thinking with a stop in each of those places to see the highlights, you'd never get to Disney World! Are you sure you don't want to drive to Nashville, snag a $94 flight, and be there in less than two hours? I know you'd have to give up skateboarding in Georgia, but it could be worth it.

Review trip details
2 travelers, round-trip (6 days, 5 nights) More flight details
Total airfare, taxes and fees: $ 803.60

Please note: At least one airline in this trip charges an additional fee for checked baggage. This fee is not included in your total trip cost. See details

Act fast! Only 4 tickets left at this price!

Price Assurance Get our lowest fare or an automatic cash refund.
Sun, Mar 14 Depart: 11:05 am Nashville, TN (BNA) US Airways 2644
operated by US Airways Express - Mesa Airlines 1 stop
Arrive: 4:17 pm Orlando, FL (MCO) US Airways 1085

Fri, Mar 19 Depart: 7:10 pm Orlando, FL (MCO) US Airways 1710
1 stop
Arrive: 10:32 pm Nashville, TN (BNA) US Airways 1869

[MHTeacher]

So....does this mean you're "leaving on a jet plane"?

[MeMom]

Review trip details
2 travelers, round-trip (6 days, 5 nights) More flight details
Total airfare, taxes and fees: $ 803.60

Please note: At least one airline in this trip charges an additional fee for checked baggage. This fee is not included in your total trip cost. See details

Act fast! Only 4 tickets left at this price!

Price Assurance Get our lowest fare or an automatic cash refund.
Sun, Mar 14 Depart: 11:05 am Nashville, TN (BNA) US Airways 2644
operated by US Airways Express - Mesa Airlines 1 stop
Arrive: 4:17 pm Orlando, FL (MCO) US Airways 1085

Fri, Mar 19 Depart: 7:10 pm Orlando, FL (MCO) US Airways 1710
1 stop
Arrive: 10:32 pm Nashville, TN (BNA) US Airways 1869


No cheaper non-stops on Southwest from here?

[wsushocker]

No cheaper non-stops on Southwest from here?

Spring Break must be a prime travel time for airlines! :mad:

[MeMom]

Spring Break must be a prime travel time for airlines! :mad:

We need a special DIS Airlines! :idea:

[MHTeacher]

We need a special DIS Airlines! :idea:

I would definitely put that DIS-DING on my desktop! :thumbsup2

[wsushocker]

We need a special DIS Airlines! :idea:

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/mickeymouseairlines.jpg


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/paintedplane.jpg


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[MeMom]

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/paintedplane.jpg






Sign me up for this one,
only change Alaska to Tennessee
and Land to World! :thumbsup2

And I'd like a half-price (no, make that a third-price) flight for this afternoon. :)

[shannn]

Sign me up for this one,
only change Alaska to Tennessee
and Land to World! :thumbsup2

And I'd like a half-price (no, make that a third-price) flight for this afternoon. :)

I would definitely fly this airline. Tennessee to Disneyworld, third-price.... I'm there!!

[manntra]

:thumbsup2 love those planes!!
Well if you do fly you shouldn't have to check any luggage right....with your two OL's...I forgot..how long is it to Nashville? Well...maybe something will come along at any rate the end result is Disney!! :goodvibes

Tracy

[wigdoutdismom]

I would definitely fly this airline. Tennessee to Disneyworld, third-price.... I'm there!!

I was thinking about you and Courtney staying an hour away from Orlando then driving on in...
We are talking about leaving after school on Friday the 12th of March and driving all night hoping to make it to Florida Saturday night then sleeping.....
Going on to the Boardwalk and checking in and heading to a park in the morning. We need to check on a place to spend that night...

[eandesmom]

Thank goodness for those last couple of pictures.
I was almost ready to change my mind...

I bet!

They were a riot though :thumbsup2

Oh it will be a wonderful bonding experience... they don't need the stinkin' plane!!! Well... on second thought... :rolleyes1

:lmao::lmao:

:lmao::lmao:

I can't believe you are halfway there (compared to me) and the flights aren't better than that. NUTS!

That is SOOOO much time in a car though....

[Native NYer]

That airfare is so high. I wish Disney would offer discounted airfare with their packages.

[MEK]

Thank goodness for those last couple of pictures.
I was almost ready to change my mind...

:lmao: I was thinking the same thing, like....sheesh, this drive is getting REALLY depressing.

OK - let me go back and look. Did you decide to fly? I would after that!

[MEK]

Oh My GAWD.....$400 a ticket. I'd have to go back to driving with those prices! :scared1:

[uncw89]

Yikes! $500 doesn't sound like a sale to me either. I wonder how high they were before their "sale".

Are you sure you didn't post a picture of our airport? :lmao: Our hometown airport is very small also. We love it! I think we only have about 4 gates working at any given time. Do you usually fly out from your hometown? DH is one that would rather pay a little more and not have to drive home when he gets back from vacation.

Great ADRs. We have only been to the Derby. How many of these will be new to you guys?

That looks like our airport too! Only we don't have 4 gates working at any given time.:rotfl2: That's OK though, it's easy to get in and out of and the lines aren't like MCO! We have to drive 2 hours to fly SW which we do sometimes when we get a good rate. Lately we've been driving, which is only about 10 hours for us. Flying is becoming difficult these days with $$$ having to pay to check bags and such. I do like to fly though.

I usually just lurk on the boards. I'm coming over from Memom's Tr. I love your pics.

[brookelizabeth]

I am finally caught up on your PTR and have been laughing since page 1! :goodvibes

I enjoyed your driving pictures. Interesting place you guys live...:laughing: ;)

$400 a ticket. Yuck. I can see why you are planning on driving!!

[DreaGirl]

I taught kindergarten for 24 years....Teaching kindergarten is like trying to keep 20 corks underwater at the same time!

:rotfl: Former Kinder teacher here too! So true! :rotfl:


:scared1: I too wish that Disney would offer some sort of airline discount. That will be a long and *ahem* interesting drive if you make all those pit stops to visit Wigd's relatives. ;)

[wsushocker]

I cannot believe I forgot to post a picture of one of Wigd's kin that we will be stopping to see on our way to Disney.....


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/unicorn-lady-10354-1240254372-7.jpg


She looks a little "horny" to me! :cool1:

[SoonerGirl]

ewwwwww! That's not as bad as the guy with the finger coming out of his eye though!

[MEK]

I cannot believe I forgot to post a picture of one of Wigd's kin that we will be stopping to see on our way to Disney.....


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/unicorn-lady-10354-1240254372-7.jpg


She looks a little "horny" to me! :cool1:

Ewwwww........I think this is WORSE then the "finger through the nose and out the eye socket" guy. That is just nasty. Shocker, somewhere in my office I have a dermatology book FULL of pictures that you would just love! :lmao:

[wigdoutdismom]

You are not amusing Mister! That is nasty!!! :mad:

[michellem1118]

I cannot believe I forgot to post a picture of one of Wigd's kin that we will be stopping to see on our way to Disney.....


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/unicorn-lady-10354-1240254372-7.jpg


She looks a little "horny" to me! :cool1:

Ya know, it's things like this that make me glad my DH doesn't DIS... :rotfl2:

[wsushocker]

Ya know, it's things like this that make me glad my DH doesn't DIS... :rotfl2:

I did not DIS until someone encouraged me to do so....:cool1:

[Mndisneygirl]

EEEWWW!!!! No wonder your name is Shocker!!!

And people, quit showing it over and over!!! YUCK!!!

[MHTeacher]

Where in the world do you find half the stuff you post?:lmao: That's just gross!

[MeMom]

You know what Dawn said about the bird picture on our report?

She said :scared1:!

I think this picture is much more worthy of a :scared1: than the bird.

[jenjolt]

Okay I'm all caught up and I have kept my snickers down so my hubby could sleep LOL!!! Great stuff!! Although not so sure about that last picture LOL!!!

Man the airlines won't cut you guys a break at all!!! So I have done the drive from Kansas to Florida many a time (although a different destination in FL) and it's not that bad...long but not that bad!!! You will definitely have some stories to tell LOL!

[kschafer]

OK Schocker...I have a bone to pick with your Schockers!!!! They beat my beloved Panthers on Tuesday night and broke their 15 game winning streak...Grrrrr!!!!!! :mad:

(I'm not sure if this is worse or those pictures you keep digging up :scared: )

[manntra]

Elwwwwwwwwwwwww that is REALLY gross!!

[Lady Lallie]

I'm making a little stop on this pictorial itinerary for a visit with the Princesses.....

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/Disneygirls-thumb.gif

I wonder what Tiana would say about her Prince?

Tiana told me that she has to get away from Prince Naveen every once in awhile! This was in response to me telling her that I left my husband at home. :rotfl:

I'm attempting to catch up. It's a lot of work. Vacations really get in the way of DISing. :rotfl2:

[wigdoutdismom]

Is it just me or does that lady look like she has poop coming out of her head?:confused:

[wsushocker]

I'll be stocking up on lots of these....I hope Wigd will use them, too!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/travel_john_disposable_urinal_3.jpg

[Panotchr]

Defintely looks like poop.... definitely! UGH, that poor woman.

[brookelizabeth]

Is it just me or does that lady look like she has poop coming out of her head?:confused:

You aren't alone!

I'll be stocking up on lots of these....I hope Wigd will use them, too!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/travel_john_disposable_urinal_3.jpg



:eek: Are you supposed to PEE in those little things? I think I'd rather use a bush.

[Mndisneygirl]

You aren't alone!



:eek: Are you supposed to PEE in those little things? I think I'd rather use a bush.

But then you'd have to stop driving.

[SoonerGirl]

I'll be stocking up on lots of these....I hope Wigd will use them, too!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/travel_john_disposable_urinal_3.jpg




The little boy we rode the monorail with could have used one of these......

[manntra]

Is it just me or does that lady look like she has poop coming out of her head?:confused:

Ugh! I thought the same thing Anita! :faint:

[MHTeacher]

The little boy we rode the monorail with could have used one of these......

:lmao::lmao: I thought the same thing!

[wsushocker]

Monday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/raglan-road-irish-pub-and-restauran.jpg


Tuesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/yachtsman-steakhouse_wdw_thumb.jpg


Wednesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/the-wave-restaurant_wdw_thumb.jpg


Thursday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/hollywood-brown-derby_wdw_thumb.jpg


Friday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/les-chefs-de-france_wdw_thumb.jpg

I made a few changes to our ADRS......

Here is the new list!

Monday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Tuesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Wednesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Thursday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Friday...we will stay with Chefs.

Oh, did I forget to mention that Shula's at the Dolphin is now part of Tables in Wonderland?

[wsushocker]

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/hdrimage_48oz.jpg

Taft Parker has now eaten over 175 of these 48oz. steaks!

If I was a few years younger, and lived closer to a Shula's, I could break that record! :lmao:





http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/obese_man--300x300.jpg
Taft Parker






Not really, here is the real Taft Parker!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/taftparker.jpg

[Happydog]

You are kidding, right? Are you eating at Shula's EVERY night?? :eek: Are you messing with us? NO? Really? Is it that good? :rolleyes:

[Mndisneygirl]

It would take me all those nights to eat one of those steaks!!:laughing:

[brookelizabeth]

The little boy we rode the monorail with could have used one of these......

:lmao: so true! I'm buying some of those for potty training. ;)

I made a few changes to our ADRS......

Here is the new list!

Monday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Tuesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Wednesday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Thursday

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/shulas-steak-house_wdw_thumb.jpg

Friday...we will stay with Chefs.

Oh, did I forget to mention that Shula's at the Dolphin is now part of Tables in Wonderland?



IT IS?!?!?! :hyper: Shulas...so so good....I would eat there every night! :laughing:

[wsushocker]

It looks as if we may be eating at Shula's, so another poll is in order.....Which ADR do we give up? Raglan Road, The Yachtsman, The Wave, or Hollywood Brown Derby?

[wsushocker]

Thanks to all of you who took time to cast your vote!

H20DogsNDisney

Lady Lallie

MHTeacher

micandminforever

michellem1118

Mndisneygirl

shannn

wigdoutdismom

[Charleston Princess]

Didn't get a chance to vote in the poll, but I will weigh in on the next question. I would ditch Yachtsman or The Wave.

[wigdoutdismom]

All of you that are voting in favor of him having the right to eating that steak.... do you realize that I have to sit in the villa with him if he is sick???

[SoonerGirl]

It looks as if we may be eating at Shula's, so another poll is in order.....Which ADR do we give up? Raglan Road, The Yachtsman, The Wave, or Hollywood Brown Derby?

We ate at The Wave this last trip and were underwhelmed......

[wsushocker]

We ate at The Wave this last trip and were underwhelmed......

Wigd has said we could give up The Wave if I choose to participate in gluttony!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/gluttony.jpg

[wsushocker]

Didn't get a chance to vote in the poll, but I will weigh in on the next question. I would ditch Yachtsman or The Wave.

The poll has not closed!

[MeMom]

It looks as if we may be eating at Shula's, so another poll is in order.....Which ADR do we give up? Raglan Road, The Yachtsman, The Wave, or Hollywood Brown Derby?

I don't think you're going to get away with cancelling Brown Derby!

We've never eaten at any of the other three, so I can't weigh in on this.
That steak - whoa! It'll be interesting to see if you try it and if you make it through it. That is a whole lotta cow! ::yes::

[2xcited2sleep]

I'd give up the other steakhouse, Yachtsman, if going to Shula's.

Now, as for the "should Shocker attempt" poll, I will vote yes, with some caveats:

You must stop if when you feel full and/or starting to feel sick; if you become sick you must insist Wigd go to the parks without you and write Wigd was right and I was wrong 1,000x on the DIS (copy/paste not allowed) and finally since this steak is $85 :scared1: that entitles Wigd to some guilt free souvenir shopping. :upsidedow

[shannn]

I'd give up the other steakhouse, Yachtsman, if going to Shula's.

Now, as for the "should Shocker attempt" poll, I will vote yes, with some caveats:

You must stop if when you feel full and/or starting to feel sick; if you become sick you must insist Wigd go to the parks without you and write Wigd was right and I was wrong 1,000x on the DIS (copy/paste not allowed) and finally since this steak is $85 :scared1: that entitles Wigd to some guilt free souvenir shopping. :upsidedow

These are perfect caveats!! And you should welcome the words "I told you so."

[kschafer]

All of you that are voting in favor of him having the right to eating that steak.... do you realize that I have to sit in the villa with him if he is sick???

You know, after that long drive, you might appreciate some time way from him ;)

[Lady Lallie]

Give up The Wave or Yachtsman.

I like Christine's conditions, they are very fair.

Wigd, solo time in the parks is a wonderful thing! :thumbsup2

[MHTeacher]

Now, as for the "should Shocker attempt" poll, I will vote yes, with some caveats:

You must stop if when you feel full and/or starting to feel sick; if you become sick you must insist Wigd go to the parks without you and write Wigd was right and I was wrong 1,000x on the DIS (copy/paste not allowed) and finally since this steak is $85 :scared1: that entitles Wigd to some guilt free souvenir shopping. :upsidedow

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

You know, after that long drive, you might appreciate some time way from him ;)

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jenjolt]

I voted for go for it...only after reading C's rules about voting yes and I think they are some great rules LOL!

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh yes but he is the one that says I must sit with him when he is writhing in pain.....:sad2:
I'd leave him in a minute...:rolleyes1

[wsushocker]

I don't think you're going to get away with cancelling Brown Derby!

We've never eaten at any of the other three, so I can't weigh in on this.
That steak - whoa! It'll be interesting to see if you try it and if you make it through it. That is a whole lotta cow! ::yes::

It's not like we have eaten at HBD every time we have gone to the World!

I have no doubt I could eat that steak!


I'd give up the other steakhouse, Yachtsman, if going to Shula's.

Now, as for the "should Shocker attempt" poll, I will vote yes, with some caveats:

You must stop if when you feel full and/or starting to feel sick; if you become sick you must insist Wigd go to the parks without you and write Wigd was right and I was wrong 1,000x on the DIS (copy/paste not allowed) and finally since this steak is $85 :scared1: that entitles Wigd to some guilt free souvenir shopping. :upsidedow

Caveats? Gallup will never call you back!

These are perfect caveats!! And you should welcome the words "I told you so."

Why can't a poll just be a poll?

You know, after that long drive, you might appreciate some time way from him ;)

Wigd is NOT a HIM!

Give up The Wave or Yachtsman.

I like Christine's conditions, they are very fair.

Wigd, solo time in the parks is a wonderful thing! :thumbsup2

Yes, Wigd, solo time in the parks might just be a wonderful thing!

I voted for go for it...only after reading C's rules about voting yes and I think they are some great rules LOL!

:confused3

Oh yes but he is the one that says I must sit with him when he is writhing in pain.....:sad2:
I'd leave him in a minute...:rolleyes1

It's great to know where you stand with your spouse!

[wsushocker]

Update coming soon!

The travel plans have been finalized!

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I'm hoping that means you get to fly!

[2xcited2sleep]

Caveats? Gallup will never call you back!

Oh!! Is THAT why he isn't calling back??? :laughing:

Update coming soon!

The travel plans have been finalized!

Can't wait! :yay:

[wsushocker]

The title of the pre-trip report will be edited by changing only one word......

[Panotchr]

Well, he can try to eat that steak, but I agree Wigd gets extra spending money and if Shocker gets sick, then Wigd flies solo....

LOL


Great poll!!!

[BrooklynnsMommy]

I'm guessing you are changing "or" to "and"

[Charleston Princess]

Yes, Wigd, solo time in the parks might just be a wonderful thing!

Attempting to eat that much steak in one sitting would unleash a chain of events of cataclysmic proportions.

Watch...

You eat 48 ounces of steak.
You begin to feel ill.
You insist on heading back to the hotel room.
You writhe in pain like Meg Ryan in French Kiss after she has eaten all that cheese.
Wigd gets sick and tired of listening to your moaning when you should have known better in the first place.
She decides to leave and head to Downtown Disney by herself.
With the Disney Visa.
She returns, seemingly empty-handed, five hours later.
The next day, the packages arrive for pick up.
Wigd has single-handedly bought out the entire World of Disney.
You now have to transmit it all home AND find a place for all of it.

All of this could have been avoided...

Just don't eat that steak, Shocker!

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

[wsushocker]

Will we be driving? YES!

Will we be flying? YES!

How far will we drive? OKC? Tulsa? DFW? KC? StL? Springfield/Branson? Little Rock? Fayetteville? Memphis? Knoxville? Shreveport? New Orleans? Atlanta?

I continually checked airfare from each of these cities simply to cut the drive short.

I was shocked :scared1: today when I received an email about a possible fare from one of these cities!

We will be driving about 260 miles to the east/southeast and then boarding an Airtran non-stop flight to Orlando! We have never flown non-stop!

[manntra]

I would get rid of Raglan Road.....I really liked The Wave....A LOT :) I had the filet and it was delicious...they also have really good butter...and who doesn't love butter? :rotfl2:
Can't wait to see the finalized plans...I am also thinking that you are driving/flying :goodvibes

Tracy

[wsushocker]

Wigd has single-handedly bought out the entire World of Disney.


Do you think they have re-stocked since she did that in December? :cool1:

[Charleston Princess]

Do you think they have re-stocked since she did that in December? :cool1:

Yes, because they have all the new 2010 merchandise now.

I am telling you, Shocker, don't eat that steak. You'll regret for years to come. :lmao:

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Will we be driving? YES!

Will we be flying? YES!

How far will we drive? OKC? Tulsa? DFW? KC? StL? Springfield/Branson? Little Rock? Fayetteville? Memphis? Knoxville? Shreveport? New Orleans? Atlanta?

I continually checked airfare from each of these cities simply to cut the drive short.

I was shocked :scared1: today when I received an email about a possible fare from one of these cities!

We will be driving about 260 miles to the east/southeast and then boarding an Airtran non-stop flight to Orlando! We have never flown non-stop!

I know you are relieved to be able to fly most of the way. Non-stop flights are the greatest!

[Lady Lallie]

Driving 260 miles isn't bad at all! Woo Hoo for non-stop! :thumbsup2

[wigdoutdismom]

I don't know who is most relieve, him or me....:rotfl2:

[wsushocker]

We will get up early and drive to the http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/airport.jpg. We will depart at 4:27 p.m. and will arrive at 7:35 p.m.

Oh, did you want to know what day we will arrive in Orlando?

[wsushocker]

We will be arriving on SATURDAY, March 13th. Our DVC reservation is at Boardwalk from March 14th through March 19th. Whatever will we do on Saturday night? I thought we could sleep at MCO and hitch a ride the next morning on the Magical Express! But Wigd nixed that idea...So, we will be staying that one night at



http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/1723PopCentury001.jpg

MeMom and Jill's Beloved POP!

[manntra]

:woohoo: for flying non-stop! I have my first non-stop flight in May and I am quite excited by this! ::yes::
And I find this interesting....my flight is at 4:32 and arrives at 7:16....a bit similar to yours!!

Tracy

[wsushocker]

The earlier arrival gives us an extra evening and morning in the parks. What could be better? Exactly, an added night at the end of the trip!

We will be departing Orlando on Saturday, March 20th, at 2:30 p.m. after spending Friday night at

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/1723PopCentury001.jpg

This Spring Break trip has grown from March 14th-March 19th to March 13th-March 20th! I will now have to add some ADRS. Maybe Shula's? :cool1:

We got a great fare by adding the two nights. Both of us for a total of $580 and that includes the luxury ($80) of sitting in an exit row on each flight!

[Panotchr]

GREAT NEWS!!! I was a little worried about your LONG drive.:sad2: So now I get to be happy that you are driving a little and flying a little :)

[MeMom]

The pressure is really on now! I need to get down there and be sure the place is in order for you guys. I mean, I thought maybe someday you would come and visit us at Pop, maybe, but I never thought you'd be staying there. As many times as we have stayed, I should have 'peeps' that can take care of you - give you the deluxe Pop room and all.

There is no such thing, though.
No peeps.
No deluxe rooms. :upsidedow

Anyway, I sure hope you at least kinda like it.

I'm glad your trip has been stretched into a longer one. I am hoping to be able to do it again next March.

[stace208]

That's great news about the flight and woohoo for added days/nights! Nonstop flights are the best and to get more Disney out of it, well what's not to :love:

As for the steak...I just don't know if anyone should eat that much cow...:confused:

[IluvXU]

Great news about flying... and an extra night at WDW. I am getting super jealous that all this fun is happening so soon! As for the steak... that is way to much meat!

[wigdoutdismom]

The pressure is really on now! I need to get down there and be sure the place is in order for you guys. I mean, I thought maybe someday you would come and visit us at Pop, maybe, but I never thought you'd be staying there. As many times as we have stayed, I should have 'peeps' that can take care of you - give you the deluxe Pop room and all.

There is no such thing, though.
No peeps.
No deluxe rooms. :upsidedow

Anyway, I sure hope you at least kinda like it.

I'm glad your trip has been stretched into a longer one. I am hoping to be able to do it again next March.
When I knew we had a couple of weekend nights to book I told Shocker, see if we can get Pop at AP rates and it was a pretty good deal! We get our ME to take us to the resort and it will be fun to see it in person! I'm really excited!:goodvibes Hippy Dippy Pool here we come!

[MeMom]

When I knew we had a couple of weekend nights to book I told Shocker, see if we can get Pop at AP rates and it was a pretty good deal! We get our ME to take us to the resort and it will be fun to see it in person! I'm really excited!:goodvibes Hippy Dippy Pool here we come!


Say hello to the Potato Heads for me.
And Goofy.
And the Big Wheel.
And Lady.
And Tramp.
And my gift shop.
And take one walk around Brooklynn's kiddie pool.
And don't forget to say hi to Mowgli and Baloo.
They're just so happy to see folks every morning.
And that giraffe that looks just like the one I made at home. ;)




I am sobbing now. http://bestsmileys.com/crying/9.gif

[wigdoutdismom]

Say hello to the Potato Heads for me.
And Goofy.
And the Big Wheel.
And Lady.
And Tramp.
And my gift shop.
And take one walk around Brooklynn's kiddie pool.
And don't forget to say hi to Mowgli and Baloo.
They're just so happy to see folks every morning.
And that giraffe that looks just like the one I made at home. ;)




I am sobbing now. http://bestsmileys.com/crying/9.gif

Just so you know, you are still invited.
You have a place to stay.
Shocker will have steak to share....
A 10 hour drive.
Why don't you reconsider.

[MeMom]

Just so you know, you are still invited.
You have a place to stay.
Shocker will have steak to share....
A 10 hour drive.
Why don't you reconsider.

Shocker is going to have enough steak to share with a whole bunch of people!
Heck, I could have Jarvis come along and bring his mom and all of her young'uns and still have steak for her to take home in her daughter's purse! :laughing:

I tried to get two nights out of Jill for a quickie quickie trip, but she's being the voice of reason. I'm up for driving down there for one day at Epcot or Animal Kingdom, doing some window shopping at DTD the next day, and then driving back that afternoon.

I am sick, I tell ya! :crazy2:
I have been speaking with myself daily about this.

[wigdoutdismom]

Shocker is going to have enough steak to share with a whole bunch of people!
Heck, I could have Jarvis come along and bring his mom and all of her young'uns and still have steak for her to take home in her daughter's purse! :laughing:

I tried to get two nights out of Jill for a quickie quickie trip, but she's being the voice of reason. I'm up for driving down there for one day at Epcot or Animal Kingdom, doing some window shopping at DTD the next day, and then driving back that afternoon.

I am sick, I tell ya! :crazy2:
I have been speaking with myself daily about this.

I will start working on Jill.....
Just think The Boardwalk.....it will be fun, fun, fun.....

[SoonerGirl]

Attempting to eat that much steak in one sitting would unleash a chain of events of cataclysmic proportions.

Watch...

You eat 48 ounces of steak.
You begin to feel ill.
You insist on heading back to the hotel room.
You writhe in pain like Meg Ryan in French Kiss after she has eaten all that cheese.
Wigd gets sick and tired of listening to your moaning when you should have known better in the first place.
She decides to leave and head to Downtown Disney by herself.
With the Disney Visa.
She returns, seemingly empty-handed, five hours later.
The next day, the packages arrive for pick up.
Wigd has single-handedly bought out the entire World of Disney.
You now have to transmit it all home AND find a place for all of it.

All of this could have been avoided...

Just don't eat that steak, Shocker!

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:


:lmao: Love your reasoning Jackie!!!


Shocker & Widg - congrats on getting your travel plans finalized! I'm so glad you finally found a reasonable flight! :goodvibes

[wigdoutdismom]

Jill, how can you pass up the chance to hang out at The Boardwalk for a couple of days? :cloud9: Come on, you know you want to!:worship::worship: Please??

[wigdoutdismom]

:lmao: Love your reasoning Jackie!!!


Shocker & Widg - congrats on getting your travel plans finalized! I'm so glad you finally found a reasonable flight! :goodvibes

I agree with Jackie's reasoning too!

That flight just made my day! I think we'll drive in July though, but we'll be able to take our time on that trip...

[michellem1118]

Glad to see you found reasonable airfare, AND get a longer trip out of it, too! That's always exciting. :) I can't wait to hear how you like Pop (and BWV, of course).

[BrooklynnsMommy]

Jill, how can you pass up the chance to hang out at The Boardwalk for a couple of days? :cloud9: Come on, you know you want to!:worship::worship: Please??

I really would love to, but I would have to deal with the griping from the husband and his constant calling. Plus that is a lot of driving in a very short time for the little girls. Especially Bella since she has to still sit backwards and can't enjoy the DVD player.

[jenjolt]

WOOT for finding a non-stop flight!!!! That is fantastic that you only have to drive a short bit and YAY for more time at the resort you can't beat that!!

I'm anxious to see if you get that Shula's ADR!! Being a gal from Kansas I'm definitely a steak lover...so that sounds right up my alley...well at least steak not sure about the 40 some oz steak LOL!!!

So lots of good news all around!!! So excited for the two of you!!

[vamassey1]

Great news on the non stop flight. The drive portion shouldn't be too bad either. Pop should be an interesting stay. It's our favorite Value.

[wigdoutdismom]

We have the villa for 5 nights, come for 5 nights!

[MHTeacher]

This Spring Break trip has grown from March 14th-March 19th to March 13th-March 20th! I will now have to add some ADRS.

:cheer2: for getting your plans finalized---I'm sure you weren't looking forward to that long drive you would have had.

Now our trips will overlap---I'll be there March 19-25! :banana:



I tried to get two nights out of Jill for a quickie quickie trip, but she's being the voice of reason. I'm up for driving down there for one day at Epcot or Animal Kingdom, doing some window shopping at DTD the next day, and then driving back that afternoon.


Ohhh, come on Jill.....;) It's almost 12 hours for us. We drove to Tallahassee on Mon, 12/28, and checked in YC on Tues., 12/29 around lunch. We had about half that day---all day on Wed., 12/30 and Thurs., 12/31. Got up and drove all the way home on Jan. 1.

YOU CAN DO IT!!

[jillyb]

Great news on the drive, the flight and the extra days! I had to *sigh* when I saw the picture of Pop Century. I love that place! Course I've only been to WDW once so it's not like I have alot to which to compare! LOL

[Wannabinnc]

The title of the pre-trip report will be edited by changing only one word......
It was "or" and now it is "and" sooooooo I would guess you are driving somewhere and then getting on a plane to Orlando!!!! Am I close?????

[Wannabinnc]

It was "or" and now it is "and" sooooooo I would guess you are driving somewhere and then getting on a plane to Orlando!!!! Am I close?????
I wrote this before I finished reading all the pages. So..... yipee, so glad you are only driving 260 miles. Thank goodness for that....

[Happydog]

Do you think they have re-stocked since she did that in December? :cool1:

NO (well maybe somewhat -- with that 2010 stuff that CP suggested!)

I would get rid of Raglan Road.....I really liked The Wave....A LOT :) I had the filet and it was delicious...they also have really good butter...and who doesn't love butter? :rotfl2:
Can't wait to see the finalized plans...I am also thinking that you are driving/flying :goodvibes

Tracy

I agree!!! The Wave was good! Well, we enjoyed it. And you can't beat location, can walk/monorail from MK...

We will be arriving on SATURDAY, March 13th. Our DVC reservation is at Boardwalk from March 14th through March 19th. Whatever will we do on Saturday night? I thought we could sleep at MCO and hitch a ride the next morning on the Magical Express! But Wigd nixed that idea...So, we will be staying that one night at
MeMom and Jill's Beloved POP![/CENTER]
That is sooo cool! How fun these plans keep changing.. Glad you cut your drive, much more manageable!
:thumbsup2 SO you got a good deal? Great!

[micandminforever]

Congratulations on the fight portion of your trip. You will love Pop, I agree with MeMom it is the best. I have stay at all level of Disney resort and I keep coming back to Pop. Of course part of the reason is I can stay two almost three trips at Pop for one GF.

[eandesmom]

Will we be driving? YES!

Will we be flying? YES!

How far will we drive? OKC? Tulsa? DFW? KC? StL? Springfield/Branson? Little Rock? Fayetteville? Memphis? Knoxville? Shreveport? New Orleans? Atlanta?

I continually checked airfare from each of these cities simply to cut the drive short.

I was shocked :scared1: today when I received an email about a possible fare from one of these cities!

We will be driving about 260 miles to the east/southeast and then boarding an Airtran non-stop flight to Orlando! We have never flown non-stop!

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

much better than the previous plan.

I do think you have the right to eat the steak. I like Jackie's idea that Anita gets to go shopping while you writhe in pain, if in fact that happens and at a minimum would suggest that she is additional entitled to the souvie of her choice worth an equal dollar amount of the price of the steak on top of anything else she might want.

Or another Vera.

:rotfl:

[brookelizabeth]

I voted yes, but only with the caveats! :laughing: I espeically like the "Wigd was right and I was wrong" 1000x on the DIS. Might make a nice TR title. ;)

Congrats on finding decent airfare! That will make the trip more enjoyable, I'm sure. And a longer trip (at Disney, not driving!) is always better! :thumbsup2 I'm sure you will like Pop, it's a shiny, happy resort. Are you making any room requests, or just gonna see what you get?

Now you don't have to drop any ADRs, right? Just add in Shulas! Eat some of the grilled asparagus for me. :lovestruc

Say hello to the Potato Heads for me.
And Goofy.
And the Big Wheel.
And Lady.
And Tramp.
And my gift shop.
And take one walk around Brooklynn's kiddie pool.
And don't forget to say hi to Mowgli and Baloo.
They're just so happy to see folks every morning.
And that giraffe that looks just like the one I made at home. ;)




I am sobbing now. http://bestsmileys.com/crying/9.gif

Oh...:hug: I understand. I'm aching for our next trip...which won't be until Fall at the earliest. Sigh.

Shocker is going to have enough steak to share with a whole bunch of people!
Heck, I could have Jarvis come along and bring his mom and all of her young'uns and still have steak for her to take home in her daughter's purse! :laughing:

:rotfl::rotfl: I love how you worked in the purse!!!! :rotfl:

[wsushocker]

What a problem to have!

We now have additional time at Disney and I am forced to make more ADRs...:cool1:

We decided on Kona for dinner on Sunday but what to do for the final evening? :confused3

Since this is a couples stay, I thought it would be nice to have a romantic :love: dinner on our final night.

These are the possibilities, and, of course, Wigd has the final decision...
Let us know what you think...:thumbsup2

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/bistro-de-paris_wdw_thumb.jpg
Bistro de Paris

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/narcoossees_wdw_thumb.jpg
Narcoosee's

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/DL_CALGR_240.jpg
California Grill

[2xcited2sleep]

Tough choice! I've heard outstanding things about all three. The only one I've actually eaten at is California Grill and it was amazing! Of course for Narcoosee's or CG you can time with Wishes. That would be cool. For Bistro maybe you could plan a late ADR for just before park close (maybe even have a window seat for Illuminations) and then exit into a nearly empty World Showcase - you could take the long way around and then exit through the International Gateway. :cloud9:

Really tough choice. I don't know. You can't go wrong. Maybe it comes down to which menu appeals to you more?

Can't wait to find out what you choose!

[disneyfan61]

Great news on the non stop flights!!:thumbsup2 We always fly non stop. Of the 3 choices for your romantic dinner I would pick either Cali Grill or Narcoosee's. My DH & I are going the first week of May for our 25th anniv. trip & we are going to Narcoosee's for the lobster!! There was not much on the Cali menu for me. (I tend to be a bit fussy):rolleyes1. I cannot wait to try Narcoosee's.

[jenjolt]

I have only eaten at the California Grill...but it was an amazing dinner!! I enjoyed every minute of it and I loved being able to watch Wishes from there!! The service was magnificent and the food to die for...so I guess I'm voting for that one LOL!

[shannn]

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/bistro-de-paris_wdw_thumb.jpg
Bistro de Paris

Never been there. Would loooove to!

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/narcoossees_wdw_thumb.jpg
Narcoosee's

Narcoosee's is a beautiful restaurant. We had a wonderful dinner there, with less than stellar service. (not bad perse, just not very attentive) If you like lobster, the whole Maine lobster is incredible!! It's probably quieter if that matters to you.

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt335/wsushocker/DL_CALGR_240.jpg
California Grill


Of course, Cali Grill is my all-time favorite Disney restaurant. Incredible views!!! We had amazing food and great service! Great wine list too. If you like chocolate, the vahlrona chocolate cake is to die for!

I don't know which I would choose. Tough one!

[MaryAz]

Congrats on making the final plans. What a good compromise. And 2 extra nights!! Bonus!!
I think I am going to vote NO on the steak-sorry.
As for the :love: dinner I am going to say Cali Grill for the food and view!!

[MeMom]

She's a very special girl. Wherever she wants to go, you guys will have an incredible time. Can't wait to hear all about it!

[wsushocker]

Tough choice! I've heard outstanding things about all three. The only one I've actually eaten at is California Grill and it was amazing! Of course for Narcoosee's or CG you can time with Wishes. That would be cool. For Bistro maybe you could plan a late ADR for just before park close (maybe even have a window seat for Illuminations) and then exit into a nearly empty World Showcase - you could take the long way around and then exit through the International Gateway. :cloud9:

Really tough choice. I don't know. You can't go wrong. Maybe it comes down to which menu appeals to you more?

Can't wait to find out what you choose!

I have a preference as where NOT to go, but it will be Wigd's decision!

Of the 3 choices for your romantic dinner I would pick either Cali Grill or Narcoosee's. My DH & I are going the first week of May for our 25th anniv. trip & we are going to Narcoosee's for the lobster!! There was not much on the Cali menu for me. (I tend to be a bit fussy):rolleyes1. I cannot wait to try Narcoosee's.

Thanks for your input! I'm sure Wigd will be reading all the feedback.

I have only eaten at the California Grill...but it was an amazing dinner!! I enjoyed every minute of it and I loved being able to watch Wishes from there!! The service was magnificent and the food to die for...so I guess I'm voting for that one LOL!

Thanks, Jen!

Of course, Cali Grill is my all-time favorite Disney restaurant. Incredible views!!! We had amazing food and great service! Great wine list too. If you like chocolate, the vahlrona chocolate cake is to die for!

I don't know which I would choose. Tough one!

I tried to talk her into going back to Citrico's, but no dice!

Congrats on making the final plans. What a good compromise. And 2 extra nights!! Bonus!!
I think I am going to vote NO on the steak-sorry.
As for the :love: dinner I am going to say Cali Grill for the food and view!!

If it's a romantic dinner then the "view" will be ME! :rotfl2:

She's a very special girl. Wherever she wants to go, you guys will have an incredible time. Can't wait to hear all about it!

As I type, her head is growing.....:rotfl:

[wsushocker]

I tried to talk her into going back to Citrico's, but no dice!


Parmesan Pork Two Ways - Rotisserie pork tenderloin and braised Berkshire pork belly with creamy polenta, Swiss chard, and heirloom apples. - $35.00

[Happydog]

Well, I guess I would go for either Cali Grill or The Bistro.. have you guys been to Cali Grill ever? Were you considering it for the summer? I would say that would be my first choice... We are doing both in July, but only The Bistro will be new, and the boys will be at the sand dollar club or whatever it is called :rotfl: I think the menu is fab at Cali Grill....

[Charleston Princess]

I am going to cast my vote for Cali Grill!

[stace208]

Another vote for Cali Grill!

[wsushocker]

Well, I guess I would go for either Cali Grill or The Bistro.. have you guys been to Cali Grill ever? Were you considering it for the summer? I would say that would be my first choice... We are doing both in July, but only The Bistro will be new, and the boys will be at the sand dollar club or whatever it is called :rotfl: I think the menu is fab at Cali Grill....

We do have the Cali Grill scheduled for the summer and we are very excited about having dinner there for Wishes!

I am going to cast my vote for Cali Grill!

Thanks for the input!

Another vote for Cali Grill!

Thanks for voting!