Rhode Island Folks

[JasonDVC]

Update...I will be stopping by North End Cafe this evening to reserve the room. I'll let you know what happens.

If you see any other RI'ers on the boards, please let them know about thios thread and the meet-up. I think we can get over 20 total people easily.

Thanks

[Monte Cristo]

Just bumping this up to say hello!

Another day closer to spring.

[JasonDVC]

Meet-up update...

Spoke with teh North End Cafe on Friday. Unfortunately May 3rd won't work and the rest of may is filled with holidays and vacations. They do have Saturday June 6 or Sunday June 7 available. I was think either Saturday around 7pm or Sunday around 1pm.

Please post your thoughts as I am likely to reserve the room late this afternoon. Thanks!

[Monte Cristo]

Either is fine with me.

Are we doing a kids or no kids event?

If it is kids I'd rather Sunday and if it is no kids I'd rather Saturday. Either way I'm sure we'll go.

[peanmunch]

I would have to vote for sunday at 1:00...my five year old is so not a night owl and would be on the downward side of crabbey and ready to go home by 7:30...lol

Lori ..counting the minutes untill May 6th..if the park hours would ever come out:sad2:

[Goofy442]

Just found this thread great to see so many Rhode Islanders here:)

[JasonDVC]

OK, we are all set for Sunday June 7 at 1pm at the North End Cafe (http://www.northendcafe.net/3.html) in North Providence.

We would have our own private room. Click on the link above to check out the place and the menu.

Figuring on a buffet for a minimum 30 people. I was thinking Chicken Marsala and Baked Scrod for the entrees, garden salad, and roasted potatoes. We would be looking at $16 per person plus tax & tip.

It looks like by head count we have about 22 already.

How does all of this sound? Of course your input is vital to this process so please share.

[peanmunch]

Sounds GREAT!!! THANKS for taking this on and getting it together...boy I'm glad i dug up this old thread!!
Just wondering my kids are five and eight...will the be counted at 16.00 per person..they are both pretty light eaters?

Lori

[JasonDVC]

Sounds GREAT!!! THANKS for taking this on and getting it together...boy I'm glad i dug up this old thread!!
Just wondering my kids are five and eight...will the be counted at 16.00 per person..they are both pretty light eaters?

Lori

Great question! I'm sure there will be a number of children there that are "light eaters."

What would be the best way to handle that? Cut children cost in half and spread the difference amongst adults? What do you think?

The per person price is based on buffet pricing. I figured a buffet would be best to hold down cost for everyone.

Keep the questions coming!

[kdepot]

Just found this thread great to see so many Rhode Islanders here:)

Welcome

[peanmunch]

Just found this thread great to see so many Rhode Islanders here:)

:wave2: Hi..welcome!! My name is Lori. I live in Cranston...and BWV's.:cool1: ..lol!

Lori

[Goofy442]

:wave2: Hi..welcome!! My name is Lori. I live in Cranston...and BWV's.:cool1: ..lol!

Lori

Hi thanks for the welcome I'm here in Lincoln and AKV. I really want to be in the warm weather I'm so tired of the snow :eek:

[NHPixidust]

Subscribing - date and menu sound great!

[peanmunch]

:welcome: Hello NH..glad you found us neighbor!!

Lori

[alisonslp]

That's Awesome! :cool1: I was born and raised in East Woonsocket! Moved to CT for college, stayed there for 10 years and then moved to Clayton NC (30 min east of Raleigh) for warmer weather and a more relaxed life. 2/3 of my brothers and my father still live in RI.

Were you raised there?

oops - just realized this post was from 2003!!! Sorry

Alison

[Monte Cristo]

That's Awesome! :cool1: I was born and raised in East Woonsocket! Moved to CT for college, stayed there for 10 years and then moved to Clayton NC (30 min east of Raleigh) for warmer weather and a more relaxed life. 2/3 of my brothers and my father still live in RI.

Were you raised there?

oops - just realized this post was from 2003!!! Sorry

Alison

Don't worry, we're still here!

[NHPixidust]

Thanks for the welcome! :wave2:
I don't post too much but lurk every day. LOL
We have been lovers of WDW for the past 10 years and finally broke down and purchased DVC last October - (BCV resale through Timeshare Store) - can't wait to go "home!"
Looking forward to the RI meet and meeting up with other DVC owners/Disney lovers!
Hope everyone is staying warm!

[Goofy442]

My son tells me that it was 80 degrees in WDW and he is not missing the cold :cold: weather:crazy2: he likes it there where its warmer and gets to see the sun:sunny: .

[peanmunch]

wow...80:beach: ...I'm jealous:sad: !!!!!!!!!! Is he in the collage program...what does he do..DETAILS please;) ...lol

[Goofy442]

wow...80:beach: ...I'm jealous:sad: !!!!!!!!!! Is he in the collage program...what does he do..DETAILS please;) ...lol

I know.:rolleyes2 he has to call me everyday:sunny: to tell me what the weather is like there. :crazy: Yes he is in the CP and .:love: loves it when you sign up for 5-6 month program you can sign back up for another internship. He got there in Aug. 2008 and liked it so much he signed back up.:love:

[Goofy442]

He works at DHS doing what he loves.:love: HTT. He requested that and he got it. A lot of kids didn't tell them where they would like to work so they got jobs they didn't like. :sad2:

[mybabesuz]

:wave2: Hi everyone...
I was born in Woonsocket.
Lived in Warwick, Buttonwoods area... for 20 years...:cool1:
Then moved to CT.
Still call RI HOME...:lovestruc

[Goofy442]

:welcome:

[peanmunch]

:wave2: Hi everyone...
I was born in Woonsocket.
Lived in Warwick, Buttonwoods area... for 20 years...:cool1:
Then moved to CT.
Still call RI HOME...:lovestruc


Hi welcome!!!!!!!!

Lori

[peanmunch]

He works at DHS doing what he loves.:love: HTT. He requested that and he got it. A lot of kids didn't tell them where they would like to work so they got jobs they didn't like. :sad2:



Oh how FUN! Do you have his CM picture...I'd love to say hi to him in May!

Lori

[Goofy442]

:sad: Sadly I don't it never came in clear it was fuzzy so I keep reminding him but as everyone knows he's a teenager :cool2: and well with that said. But when are you going down in May not sure when he is all done I know it's May just not sure what day. He is the only one from Rhode Island and he works at HTT so he's not hard to find. But I will see if I can get one and pm it to you.

[Monte Cristo]

Ready for more snow???

Another day closer to spring.

Also waiting for the Waitlist Gods to show me good fortune in making my 2 BR and Studio come available for Thanksgiving....don't think it's going to happen, but you never know.

[Goofy442]

More snow :sad: yuck

[peanmunch]

92 days 20 hours and 50 minutes to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

No more snow!!!!!!!:sad1: :sad1:

Lori

[twinklebug]

oohhh look, pretty white stuff... :lmao: :angel:

(WFH today & can laugh at it)

[rcgal2]

85 days 10 hours 9 minutes 15 seconds
Snow is only good on Main Street USA!!

[RLRDA]

We're still in triple digits :sad1: I know that my 90-day window for ADRs is May 17th, so once I get to that point I'll get more excited :hourglass . Of course, with all the snow/cold days we've missed from school my kids might end up getting out in August and messing up our vacation (NOT gonna happen!)

[JasonDVC]

I just plunked down the deposit for the restaurant.

I asked them about which way was better to go as far as cost for the children. He suggetsed that if we have less than 30 people (last head count was 24, I believe), it is better to go with individual plates. Anything over 30 people, do with the buffet. We have until 1 week prior to make that decision. The way things are going, I would suspect we would be over 30 people.

Again, Sunday, June 7 at 1pm at the North End Cafe (http://northendcafe.net/) in North Providence.

All Rhode Island (and neighbors) Dis and/or DVC members are welcome. Please leave a head count if you would like to attend and also leave thoughts and opinions.

What activities should we have while there? Thoughts?

[Goofy442]

92 days 20 hours and 50 minutes to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

No more snow!!!!!!!:sad1: :sad1:

Lori

When you say it that way it seems soooooooooooo long till warmer :beach: weather gets here.

[peanmunch]

Hi!!!Will they a still charge full price for a five and eight year old if it ends up buffet???
Lori


I just plunked down the deposit for the restaurant.


I asked them about which way was better to go as far as cost for the children. He suggetsed that if we have less than 30 people (last head count was 24, I believe), it is better to go with individual plates. Anything over 30 people, do with the buffet. We have until 1 week prior to make that decision. The way things are going, I would suspect we would be over 30 people.

Again, Sunday, June 7 at 1pm at the North End Cafe (http://northendcafe.net/) in North Providence.

All Rhode Island (and neighbors) Dis and/or DVC members are welcome. Please leave a head count if you would like to attend and also leave thoughts and opinions.

What activities should we have while there? Thoughts?

[JasonDVC]

Hi!!!Will they a still charge full price for a five and eight year old if it ends up buffet???
Lori

No, kids will not pay the same price as adults if we do buffet. That said, I'm going to wait till a few of weeks prior to get a head count of adults and children. If there are enough adults, we willl do buffet, if not we can do individual. That way you can pay for kids meals. Of course, suggestions are always welcome.

Hope to hear some great trip reports! Looking forward to it. :cool1:

Here is a new thread (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2058172) in "Dis meets" in the Community Boards.

[PirateMel]

Hello,
Melanie from MA.
Dad is originally from Providence - where the best PIZZA ever is located :)

Just found this thread - I purchased AKL in Dec :yay:
AP holder and now I can go as often as SW - helps me out :lmao

[peanmunch]

Hello,
Melanie from MA.
Dad is originally from Providence - where the best PIZZA ever is located :)

Just found this thread - I purchased AKL in Dec :yay:
AP holder and now I can go as often as SW - helps me out :lmao

Hello...Welcome:thumbsup2 :cool1: glad you could join us!!!!!!!!!

[PirateMel]

Hello...Welcome:thumbsup2 :cool1: glad you could join us!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,
As a kid we always got the History lesson when driving to RI. I think he just wanted to make sure we were listening :confused3

Okay - Providence is home of the first Automated Post office.

[Coach Rick]

Count us in...2 adults. Kids will be busy that day I am sure...:rolleyes:

[Coach Rick]

Does anybody remember the "Everyready Diner"? Dang, they had the best hot dogs! Dad used to take me there as a kid...ahh the finer things in life!

[JasonDVC]

92 Pro FM broadcasting live from WDW this week. Gio & Kim in the Morning will be there til Friday in case anybody wanted to listen in. They are staying at SSR and are broadcasting from there today

Here is the link (http://92profm.com/) to listen online

Click here (http://www.92profm.com/goout.asp?u=http://wdwevent.com/packinthefun/wpro/live.html) to watch them live all week from 5:30am - 9AM

[Telcogirl]

Thanks for posting that. I don't normally listen to 92 PRO-FM, but I will this week. I want to go "HOME"!

[rcgal2]

I work with them & it's so unfair!! I told them I should be able to go & be their guide ;o)

[JasonDVC]

Hi everyone!

I have created a head count list with an updated running total. You can see it by clicking here (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2058172).

Please review it to make sure your parties total is correct or if you would like to be added to the list.

June seems so far away but temps have been in the 50's the past couple of days so that is a little taste of the warm weather yet to come!

[Monte Cristo]

Looking forward to it!

[JasonDVC]

Hi everyone,.

Just want to remind everyone to let others on the boards, or elsewhere, who are Disney fans in RI about the meet-up. If they are online, you can send them this link (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2058172) so they can sign up.

As they say..."The more the Merrier"

[Monte Cristo]

How's everyone out there, ready for spring?

[JasonDVC]

Just some FYI.

I had a business lunch today at the North End Cafe (coincidence) and the food was excellent!

I had the Filet of Sole with mashed potatoes and jullien vegetables. Everything was great.

Can't wait for the nice weather!

[peanmunch]

sounds good...can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lori

[Cheryl726]

Please add us in--2 adults, 2 children

[JasonDVC]

2 month countdown!!

We are just 2 months away from our June 7 meet. Looking forward to it!

Also, big news this week as on April 1 (yes, April Fool's Day but this is not a joke) our first child was born. She is a little girl weighing in at 5lbs. 7oz. and her name is Eva Angelina. Mom and baby are both doing great. Those of you attending the Meet in June will get to see her as we expect to take her.

[JasonDVC]

Please add us in--2 adults, 2 children

OK Cheryl, I have updated the list. You can view the list by clicking here (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2058172).

Glad you can join us!

Reminder to let someone you see on the boards that is from Rhode Island or nearby that they are welcome to attend. We have pretty good sized group already with over 30 people signed up. Also, let me now if you have any ideas for the meet, it could be anything from an activity to signage, etc.

[RLRDA]

2 month countdown!!

We are just 2 months away from our June 7 meet. Looking forward to it!

Also, big news this week as on April 1 (yes, April Fool's Day but this is not a joke) our first child was born. She is a little girl weighing in at 5lbs. 7oz. and her name is Eva Angelina. Mom and baby are both doing great. Those of you attending the Meet in June will get to see her as we expect to take her.

Congratulations on the new baby! :cloud9: Sorry to hear that you're now sleep deprived :goodvibes!

Our DS 10's birthday is April 2nd...I wanted him to be born on the 1st...such a fun, silly day that everyone enjoys!

[peanmunch]

Wooohooooo:banana: can't wait! 29 more days untill we are sitting on our balcony looking down at the boardwalk!:cool1::cool1:

CONGRATULATIONS on your sweet little baby girl...beautiful name :cutie::cloud9:

lori


2 month countdown!!

We are just 2 months away from our June 7 meet. Looking forward to it!

Also, big news this week as on April 1 (yes, April Fool's Day but this is not a joke) our first child was born. She is a little girl weighing in at 5lbs. 7oz. and her name is Eva Angelina. Mom and baby are both doing great. Those of you attending the Meet in June will get to see her as we expect to take her.

[chepic]

2 month countdown!!

We are just 2 months away from our June 7 meet. Looking forward to it!

Also, big news this week as on April 1 (yes, April Fool's Day but this is not a joke) our first child was born. She is a little girl weighing in at 5lbs. 7oz. and her name is Eva Angelina. Mom and baby are both doing great. Those of you attending the Meet in June will get to see her as we expect to take her.

Congratulations!!!!!

Cheryl

[JasonDVC]

Less than a month until the first Rhode Island Dis/DVC Meet Up. I have sent a PM to those of you that have signed up. Please check it out.

It is not too late to sign up if you have not already. Please click here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2058172) for more information or send me a PM.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[lumpydj]

Just joined DVC - don't think we even closed yet, but we booked AKV in Feb. Can't wait! I grew up in EP (Riverside) but now live in Eastern CT - close enough to RI to drop in once in a while for a Gagga. :cool1: Still go to the Bristol parade EVERY year. :cheer2: We've got friends off the parade route and they reserve our spot at 5am. I'll always be a Rho Dylanda.

[boettj]

From the village of Perryville in Sunny South County. Well ok, not recently, but most days. :)


We are 180 days away from our trip to BCV. Owners at SSR since 2006.

[peanmunch]

Just back from the first official RI dis meet!!! THANKS Jason for organizing this! It was great meeting you all. All you RI folks drop in to say hi and fill us in on your disney/summer plans

Lori

[Coach Rick]

Yes Lori, it was a hoot to meet you all. Talking Disney on a Sunday afternoon with good food and newly found friends. Does it get better?

BTW, after you guys left, Jason got a surprise. Seems the restaurant took the reservation as a "guarantee" and was charging Jason for those that ended up not coming. Luckily and Kudo's to the North End Café, they realized that Jason would be stuck for it, and recanted that decision.

Next meet? How about Lincoln Woods? Of course we could have it at Chukee Cheese..one rat to another? :lmao:

[Telcogirl]

It was GREAT meeting everyone! Looking forward to seeing our group picture and hopefully we can make this an annual event.

Thanks, Jason!

[Telcogirl]

Yes Lori, it was a hoot to meet you all. Talking Disney on a Sunday afternoon with good food and newly found friends. Does it get better?

BTW, after you guys left, Jason got a surprise. Seems the restaurant took the reservation as a "guarantee" and was charging Jason for those that ended up not coming. Luckily and Kudo's to the North End Café, they realized that Jason would be stuck for it, and recanted that decision.

Next meet? How about Lincoln Woods? Of course we could have it at Chukee Cheese..one rat to another? :lmao:


We were worried about that happening........that is really good that they didn't charge him for the no-shows......hopefully it wasn't too sticky of a situation.

It was great meeting you Coach Rick!

[peanmunch]

Yes Lori, it was a hoot to meet you all. Talking Disney on a Sunday afternoon with good food and newly found friends. Does it get better?

BTW, after you guys left, Jason got a surprise. Seems the restaurant took the reservation as a "guarantee" and was charging Jason for those that ended up not coming. Luckily and Kudo's to the North End Café, they realized that Jason would be stuck for it, and recanted that decision.

Next meet? How about Lincoln Woods? Of course we could have it at Chukee Cheese..one rat to another? :lmao:

YIKES!!!!!! We were wondering about that when we realized that alot of the people that confirmed didn't show..Yeah for North End Cafe!

Lincoln woods sounds fun! It's great talking about disney to people who don't look at you like you have ten heads for "going there AGAIN?!"

[Cheryl726]

It was great meeting everyone today, good job Jason! Glad to hear North End Cafe was understanding. Lincoln Woods sounds great, right around the corner from home! I hope we keep in touch with all our new friends!

Cheryl

[Cheryl726]

Lori, as I was putting Ryan to bed tonight I asked him how he liked the meet today and he said he likes your boys, and that he forgot to ask for your phone number! He said if we do another one he hopes they go! Let me know if your boys want to keep in touch.

Cheryl

[peanmunch]

http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2009/06/07-1841376537T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/viewimage.php?img=07-184137L&y=2009&m=06&t=jpg&rand=6537&srv=img5)

Ok..I figured out how to get this here:woohoo:...i just can't figure out how to make it any bigger!!:confused3:confused3 sorry! If anyone wants it's bigger just pm my your email and I'll email it to you!

[peanmunch]

Lori, as I was putting Ryan to bed tonight I asked him how he liked the meet today and he said he likes your boys, and that he forgot to ask for your phone number! He said if we do another one he hopes they go! Let me know if your boys want to keep in touch.

Cheryl

My boys really liked your boys too!! Yes..it would be great to keep in touch. i will pm you my phone number

Lori

[MaryAnnDVC]

http://img5.glowfoto.com/images/2009/06/07-1841376537T.jpg (http://www.glowfoto.com/viewimage.php?img=07-184137L&y=2009&m=06&t=jpg&rand=6537&srv=img5)

Ok..I figured out how to get this here:woohoo:...i just can't figure out how to make it any bigger!!:confused3:confused3 sorry! If anyone wants it's bigger just pm my your email and I'll email it to you!When I click on the picture, I get a larger one. :thumbsup2

A couple of people look kind of familiar, but I'm not sure if it's because I live in RI and have seen them before (where??), or I've seen their pictures here on the DIS, or they look like celebrities. :) Can someone post who's who? And where is Eva Angelina? http://bestsmileys.com/family/14.gif

[chepic]

OMG!!!! I am soooooo sorry, I missed the meet. Life has been upside down over the past month, and some how, the meet never made it to my kitchen calender, and if it is not on the calender, it doesn't exist. We had our son's school play. Sorry again, and I am glad it didn't cost money for us...I would have mailed to you.

Lincoln Woods is great by us.


Glad you all had fun.

Cheryl

[peanmunch]

OMG!!!! I am soooooo sorry, I missed the meet. Life has been upside down over the past month, and some how, the meet never made it to my kitchen calender, and if it is not on the calender, it doesn't exist. We had our son's school play. Sorry again, and I am glad it didn't cost money for us...I would have mailed to you.

Lincoln Woods is great by us.


Glad you all had fun.

Cheryl


I know what you mean about the calender...if i can't find my date book i go into sheer panic mode :scared1:. Sorry you missed it! it was so nice to meet everyone.

Lori

[Telcogirl]

When I click on the picture, I get a larger one. :thumbsup2

A couple of people look kind of familiar, but I'm not sure if it's because I live in RI and have seen them before (where??), or I've seen their pictures here on the DIS, or they look like celebrities. :) Can someone post who's who? And where is Eva Angelina? http://bestsmileys.com/family/14.gif

Ok, I'll start........my husband and I are the couple of the far right, lime green tank (:thumbsup2) on me and my husband had the tropical print shirt on. We are Heidi & Dave.

[peanmunch]

When I click on the picture, I get a larger one. :thumbsup2

A couple of people look kind of familiar, but I'm not sure if it's because I live in RI and have seen them before (where??), or I've seen their pictures here on the DIS, or they look like celebrities. :) Can someone post who's who? And where is Eva Angelina? http://bestsmileys.com/family/14.gif

Ok...I'll go next! We are the family next to Heidi...I have on a black top, my 2 ds's are in red , dh is behind taller ds in dark red ... We are Lori, Gary, Danielpirate: and Benjaminpirate: from cranston

Lori

[NHPixidust]

Hi Everyone-
We were supposed to go to this and somehow it slipped my mind - I don't even have a good excuse!!! I am so upset that I missed this!!!!!
I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves and I hope there is another meet in the future that we can get to!

[Goofy442]

When I click on the picture, I get a larger one. :thumbsup2

A couple of people look kind of familiar, but I'm not sure if it's because I live in RI and have seen them before (where??), or I've seen their pictures here on the DIS, or they look like celebrities. :) Can someone post who's who? And where is Eva Angelina? http://bestsmileys.com/family/14.gif

Ok I will go third I'm in the back row with a green shirt on. My DS Tyler stepped out of the room when the picture was taken so he is not in the photo.

Lisa

[JasonDVC]

I'm glad to hear everyone had a good time, I did as well. I really enjoyed the conversations and getting everyone's toughts and opinions on everything Disney.

That's me, right in the middle, with the red shirt.

A few people mentioned having a meet at Lincoln Woods next year. Sounds like a good idea to me. I already have a couple of ideas for activities for next year.

P.S. I haven't had a chance yet to upoad the picture from Quebec that I mentioned. I should be able to get to it tonight.

[JasonDVC]

...And where is Eva Angelina? http://bestsmileys.com/family/14.gif


LOL. I laughed when I first read this out of surprise that someone remembered my newborn daughters name. Thank you.

Eva went with Mom to a christening so she was not there. She did, however, go with us to Monteal and Quebec that weekend. She was 100% great on the trip. By next year she'll be over a year old and will probably be at next year's meet.

[Cheryl726]

My family of 4 are next to Lisa. I have an orange shirt on,Cheryl, DH, Preston, has the white shirt, and our 2 DS's, Ryan and Nathan, are in front of us.

[Coach Rick]

Hey Cheryl, Told ya Ms. Leclerc would remember you..her response was: Oh yeah, little Cheryl Landry...:lmao: She remember every student that roamed the halls of Keough!

We are about to send an alumni newsletter out, and probably don't have your address. If you could PM that to me, I will sure to add you to our database.

[peanmunch]

Any of the RI gang going to the DVC vacation your way thing in Boston...we are going Sunday at 4:00...I'll have to wave a lime green ribbon in the air or something...lol!:thumbsup2

Lori

[mhmcduff]

Okay just found this after Lori told me about it. I definately want to go to the next one!!

[Rhode Island Quahog]

I'm originally from RI...living in Winchester, MA now.

[Telcogirl]

Any of the RI gang going to the DVC vacation your way thing in Boston...we are going Sunday at 4:00...I'll have to wave a lime green ribbon in the air or something...lol!:thumbsup2

Lori

Hi Lori :wave2:

I really wanted to go but we are having a family cookout for Father's Day so we won't be able to make it. Have fun and please report back on how it was!!!!

[peanmunch]

Hi Lori :wave2:

I really wanted to go but we are having a family cookout for Father's Day so we won't be able to make it. Have fun and please report back on how it was!!!!

:sad1:awwww..it would have been great to see you again!!!!!! Have a fun cookout...hope the weather holds out for you. We were going to go down to Boston early and eat in the north end before the DVC thing but it's no fun walking around boston in the rain.

Lori

[peanmunch]

Okay just found this after Lori told me about it. I definately want to go to the next one!!

:banana::flower1:Hi...welcome to the RI dvc board!!!!!!! I sure will let you know when we do another RI DIS meet!!!!!!!!! Your Ds was so cute at the closing ceremony at school today...makes me even more excited for Benjamin to have Mr S. next year!

Lori

[Coach Rick]

Any of the RI gang going to the DVC vacation your way thing in Boston...we are going Sunday at 4:00...I'll have to wave a lime green ribbon in the air or something...lol!:thumbsup2

Lori

We are going tomorrow (Sunday) at the 7 PM time. We'll get all the left over prizes. ;)

[peanmunch]

We are going tomorrow (Sunday) at the 7 PM time. We'll get all the left over prizes. ;)

HAVE FUN!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 Maybe we will see you on our way out! Prizes :cool1: hope all the RI folks win someting BIG!

Lori

[Coach Rick]

HAVE FUN!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 Maybe we will see you on our way out! Prizes :cool1: hope all the RI folks win someting BIG!

Lori

Going for some AP's ....If you are going to go for something, may as well aim high :)

[Cheryl726]

So how was it this weekend? Wish we could've gone. Coach Rick, I will PM you my info, thanks!

Cheryl

[MelissaFromRI]

Hi :yay:

I live in Johnston , RI and I'm a DVC member :)
My 2 "homes" are the Beach Club Villas and Saratoga Springs.

[Coach Rick]

Welcome Melissa from RI...

Well I did it again my DIS DVC friends...Yep, went to the thingy tonight, came home with 160 MORE points at BayLake Tower!:cool1: The deal was just too good to pass up!:confused3 How 'bout it Lori, you bite too? At $18 a point off geesh... Now I gotta get me one of them BLT thingys to add to my sig...

[JasonDVC]

Hi :yay:

I live in Johnston , RI and I'm a DVC member :)
My 2 "homes" are the Beach Club Villas and Saratoga Springs.

Welcome! Don't be a stranger!

I went to Boston on Saturday but got there late for the 4pm(tried out for Deal or No Deal) so stayed for the 7pm as well. Ended up leaving with 100 BLT points. Very Excited!

[Coach Rick]

Welcome! Don't be a stranger!

I went to Boston on Saturday but got there late for the 4pm(tried out for Deal or No Deal) so stayed for the 7pm as well. Ended up leaving with 100 BLT points. Very Excited!

:lmao: They got you too, huh Jason.. :lmao:

Now I definitely have points to rent out...:lmao:

[JasonDVC]

:lmao: They got you too, huh Jason..

Yes they did but it wasn't hard considering the deal they were offering.

If anyone is waiting for DVC to open at Grand Floridian or Poly, you may not have to wait too long. The guide told us that it is in the plans and they also plan to "dot" all the hotels with DVC. I asked if that included Mods and Values and she said yes.

GF and Poly will be announced within the next 5-6 years. Right now the plan is to use exisitng structures like they did with Jambo at AKL. I told her to call me as soon as GF is ready for sale. :thumbsup2

Our guide was very nice

[peanmunch]

Hi :yay:

I live in Johnston , RI and I'm a DVC member :)
My 2 "homes" are the Beach Club Villas and Saratoga Springs.

Hi ..Welcome to our cozy RI corner of the world!!!!!!:cool1:

Lori

[Ragnrok23]

Welcome Melissa from RI...

Well I did it again my DIS DVC friends...Yep, went to the thingy tonight, came home with 160 MORE points at BayLake Tower!:cool1: The deal was just too good to pass up!:confused3 How 'bout it Lori, you bite too? At $18 a point off geesh... Now I gotta get me one of them BLT thingys to add to my sig...

took my mom to the 10am show. she ended up getting 210 points. hope she doesn't use them all and leaves some for her son :goodvibes

[peanmunch]

Welcome Melissa from RI...

Well I did it again my DIS DVC friends...Yep, went to the thingy tonight, came home with 160 MORE points at BayLake Tower!:cool1: The deal was just too good to pass up!:confused3 How 'bout it Lori, you bite too? At $18 a point off geesh... Now I gotta get me one of them BLT thingys to add to my sig...


NOPE....couldn't buge my Dh :confused3:headache:

Lori

[MelissaFromRI]

Sadly , I'm not in the position to buy anymore points right now , but I did book my end of January trip at the BLT this morning :woohoo:

We got a 2 Bedroom Bay Lake View villa for the last week of January , I can't wait :banana:

[Cheryl726]

Jason, how did you get the Patriots sig? We are also Pats season ticket holders, I'd like to get that. Not to mention my DVC resort sig, need to work on that!

Cheryl

[JasonDVC]

Jason, how did you get the Patriots sig? We are also Pats season ticket holders, I'd like to get that. Not to mention my DVC resort sig, need to work on that!

Cheryl

I made it using PowerPoint. Mine is specific to buying in 1996. Tell me what year you became a season ticket holder and I can make a new for you with your year.

The resort sigs I copied from other members. Just right click on a sig, select properties, copy the URL, paste it to your signature page on the Dis CP

BTW, I got my first seat upgrade in 12 years. I'll be moving 1 section over to section 125

[JasonDVC]

Sadly , I'm not in the position to buy anymore points right now , but I did book my end of January trip at the BLT this morning :woohoo:

We got a 2 Bedroom Bay Lake View villa for the last week of January , I can't wait :banana:

Melissa, I noticed you GF Dream sig. You may not have to wait too long. My guide told me it is coming in the next 5-6 years. Start saving!!

[Mahorn]

I just thought I'd say hi even though I am from MA, I have a DVC at OKW we are making a trip in August. I see that you just had a meet maybe next time I can join.

Jenn

[Cheryl726]

Wow Jason, section 125!! Guess we'll never see you, we're section 303!

[RLRDA]

I just thought I'd say hi even though I am from MA, I have a DVC at OKW we are making a trip in August. I see that you just had a meet maybe next time I can join.

Jenn

Hi Jenn....we're going in August, too - I have an August thread going: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2103775 and one of the people on the list just started to organize a meet down there. Any other Rhode Islanders or neighbors going in August??

I couldn't go to the RI meet a few weeks ago - hopefully we'll catch the next one as well.

[JasonDVC]

I just thought I'd say hi even though I am from MA, I have a DVC at OKW we are making a trip in August. I see that you just had a meet maybe next time I can join.

Jenn

As we say in Rhode Island, Hawaya?!

[Telcogirl]

Wow Jason, section 125!! Guess we'll never see you, we're section 303!


We are in Section 140, but we have friends in 301.

Sounds like we should plan a DVC tailgate this season! :thumbsup2

[peanmunch]

ARGGGHHHHHH:scared1:Anyone else sick of the cold and wet!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just saying! :headache: 301 days utill disney :beach::cloud9: trying to talk Dh into an "extra" short trip in november...so far no luck:sick::crazy2::sad:

lori

[RLRDA]

As we say in Rhode Island, Hawaya?!

Speaking of Rhode Island-ese, has anyone seen the counter service restaurant in the Providence Place Mall? I saw it a few weeks ago when we were heading to Dave & Busters. They serve all types of "Rhode Island" specialties and it's called "Jeet?" - my DH and I started chuckling. We had to explain to our boys that that's the RI equivalent of "Did You Eat?". They looked at us like we were from Mars :upsidedow.

[RLRDA]

ARGGGHHHHHH:scared1:Anyone else sick of the cold and wet!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just saying! :headache: 301 days utill disney :beach::cloud9: trying to talk Dh into an "extra" short trip in november...so far no luck:sick::crazy2::sad:

lori

Looks like the sun's trying to come out now! Now if it'll only STAY out - that would be nice :sunny:.

[peanmunch]

[QUOTE=Speaking of Rhode Island-ese, has anyone seen the counter service restaurant in the Providence Place Mall? I saw it a few weeks ago when we were heading to Dave & Busters. They serve all types of "Rhode Island" specialties and it's called "Jeet?" - my DH and I started chuckling. We had to explain to our boys that that's the RI equivalent of "Did You Eat?". They looked at us like we were from Mars :upsidedow.[/QUOTE


no....jeew!!
lol...too funny...it must be new...my mom is good for lots of RI speak..one of my favorites is har'old are you...and there is alway oran'juice to drink!

lori

[MelissaFromRI]

Melissa, I noticed you GF Dream sig. You may not have to wait too long. My guide told me it is coming in the next 5-6 years. Start saving!!

Villas at the GF would literally be my dream come true !!!!
I'll work 3 jobs to own there if I have to :yay:

[Goofy442]

We also went to Boston however we came home empty handed. If we wanted to buy it is less to go straight through my son better deals being a cast member.

[peanmunch]

We also went to Boston however we came home empty handed. If we wanted to buy it is less to go straight through my son better deals being a cast member.

hmmmmm...I think I'll be a cast member when I "grow up"!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::rotfl:

Lori

[JasonDVC]

... better deals being a cast member.

WHAT!!!

Time to get a part time gig at the Disney Store!!

[XQIXX]

I was just wondering how many RI people have seriously considered relocating to FL and getting a job at Disney? The only thing that stops me is the heat! If I could deal with that then I would go. I could never get used to that oppressive humidity. Our summers make me wilt as is!:lmao:

[Telcogirl]

I was just wondering how many RI people have seriously considered relocating to FL and getting a job at Disney? The only thing that stops me is the heat! If I could deal with that then I would go. I could never get used to that oppressive humidity. Our summers make me wilt as is!:lmao:


Oh, that is my DREAM! And I would like to try and deal with the heat instead of the snow and ice......

[Monte Cristo]

Yes, for me it would be April to December in RI and then Jan to April in FL. Someday.

[Goofy442]

I was just wondering how many RI people have seriously considered relocating to FL and getting a job at Disney? The only thing that stops me is the heat! If I could deal with that then I would go. I could never get used to that oppressive humidity. Our summers make me wilt as is!:lmao:


My son tells me that the heat and humidity is so bad right now. I would be a snowbird not sure if I could take the heat all of the time.

[peanmunch]

My son tells me that the heat and humidity is so bad right now. I would be a snowbird not sure if I could take the heat all of the time.


I agree...May is about as far into the "hot":scared1: season I can handle...but i'll gladly take October untill May!!:thumbsup2

Lori

[MaryAnnDVC]

Anyone go to the Ancients and Horribles Parade? DH is there now with the kids...I'm home sick. :( He's sending me pictures tho from his Blackberry. I told him to make sure he gets a shot of men dressed up as women...that's the one constant in that parade every year. :)

[Coach Rick]

Anyone go to the Ancients and Horribles Parade? DH is there now with the kids...I'm home sick. :( He's sending me pictures tho from his Blackberry. I told him to make sure he gets a shot of men dressed up as women...that's the one constant in that parade every year. :)

I have times I feel ancient and horrible. Does that count? :rotfl:

Nah, I marched in Quincy...well I take it back the drum corps I play with actually was loaded on a float today..that was different!

Being a former Bristolian, I do feel kind of lost today without the normal hubbub with our parade activities. God, I miss those days. I grew up 1 block from Hope Street where all the concerts take place, and starting almost a month before there was so much activity by the time the 4th came it was at fever pitch. Ahh, the old days...

Well, Happy 4th everyone! Be sure to give pause at the significance of this day, and even with our issues this is still THE greatest nation under Gods rule!

[MaryAnnDVC]

Yeah, I'm feeling pretty ancient and horrible myself today. http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage37/11.gif

A drum corps? Really? Cool! :thumbsup2 It's amazing how nice the weather turned out to be today, particularly after the last...oh, I don't know...forever!

The Ancients and Horribles Parade is OVER...NO men dressed as women :confused3, and no Cycling Murrays! :confused3

I'd love to see the Bristol Parade someday, but I do like the home town feeling of the Ancients and Horribles Parade. Kind of like going to the Pawsox, instead of the Boston Red Sox. KWIM? And I love the irreverent political statements they make, like the year former Governor Sundlen's love child was big in the news, or some of Patrick's antics (who, BTW, no longer attends :confused3).

And it's become our tradition. Every year I worry the kids will be off doing their own thing (they're 20, 18, 16), so I really hated to miss today. :( Be sure to give pause at the significance of this day, and even with our issues this is still THE greatest nation under Gods rule!:thumbsup2

[peanmunch]

Anyone go to the Ancients and Horribles Parade? DH is there now with the kids...I'm home sick. :( He's sending me pictures tho from his Blackberry. I told him to make sure he gets a shot of men dressed up as women...that's the one constant in that parade every year. :)


I haven't been there in years!! Hope you are feeling better!! We had a pretty low key day but great weather and it was wonderful just being able to relax outside!:banana: We are going to Cirque in providence tomorrow...I'm excited but a bit nervouos i will feel let down after seeing La Nouba...anyone else going??
Lori

[peanmunch]

I have times I feel ancient and horrible. Does that count? :rotfl:

Nah, I marched in Quincy...well I take it back the drum corps I play with actually was loaded on a float today..that was different!

Being a former Bristolian, I do feel kind of lost today without the normal hubbub with our parade activities. God, I miss those days. I grew up 1 block from Hope Street where all the concerts take place, and starting almost a month before there was so much activity by the time the 4th came it was at fever pitch. Ahh, the old days...

Well, Happy 4th everyone! Be sure to give pause at the significance of this day, and even with our issues this is still THE greatest nation under Gods rule!


Awww...Rick you aren't ancient or horrible at all.:thumbsup2..lol!!!!! I'm embarressed to say I have never been to the Bristol parade...too chicken to fight the crowd:scared1:! it sounds like fun though!:dance3:

Lori

[Cheryl726]

Lori, let me know how Cirque is. I thought of going but never got around to making plans. We never saw La Nouba, hopefully the next time we're in Disney we will. BTW, I agree with you about Coach Rick!

Cheryl

[Mahorn]

I'm going to see La Nouba in the 19th of August for the first time and can't wait:goodvibes

[peanmunch]

:confused3:confused3:scared1:MORE RAIN.....argggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!:sad2::eek: :sick::headache::mad::sad::sad:

Soggy Lori

[JasonDVC]

:confused3:confused3:scared1:MORE RAIN.....argggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!:sad2::eek: :sick::headache::mad::sad::sad:

Soggy Lori

I've officially given up on the summer of 2009. Now I'm looking forward to football season which starts in a few weeks. The beginning of football season signals the end of summer for me.

Here's to hopefully moving to Florida someday :drinking1

[Telcogirl]

I've officially given up on the summer of 2009. Now I'm looking forward to football season which starts in a few weeks. The beginning of football season signals the end of summer for me.

Here's to hopefully moving to Florida someday :drinking1

Jason - so true! Football season is the end of summer, but seeing as how we have not had a summer, bring on the Pats!

[Ragnrok23]

Lori, let me know how Cirque is. I thought of going but never got around to making plans. We never saw La Nouba, hopefully the next time we're in Disney we will. BTW, I agree with you about Coach Rick!

Cheryl

La Nouba is great! I saw it a couple of years ago on my honeymoon

I have never been to any of the other Cirque, so I can't compare them

[chepic]

I was just wondering how many RI people have seriously considered relocating to FL and getting a job at Disney? The only thing that stops me is the heat! If I could deal with that then I would go. I could never get used to that oppressive humidity. Our summers make me wilt as is!:lmao:

Our retirement goal is to buy a campground up north and run it spring through the fall, then winter in Disney. My husband will drive a bus (hoping for the Fort Wilderness routes) and I want to be the popcorn girl at the end of main street. :cloud9: that would be the bomb!!

cheryl

[peanmunch]

Our retirement goal is to buy a campground up north and run it spring through the fall, then winter in Disney. My husband will drive a bus (hoping for the Fort Wilderness routes) and I want to be the popcorn girl at the end of main street. :cloud9: that would be the bomb!!

cheryl

:banana::worship::cool1::thumbsup2 sounds like a plan!!!!!!
Lori

[peanmunch]

Lori, let me know how Cirque is. I thought of going but never got around to making plans. We never saw La Nouba, hopefully the next time we're in Disney we will. BTW, I agree with you about Coach Rick!

Cheryl

Cheryl, Alegreia was great but i would say LaNouba blew it away...I'm not sure if it's because it was shaded by Disney memories or because it is in a permenant structure and therefore a bit more eleborate but i just really thought LaNouba was better and Gary and the boys agreed..it was awesome though and glad we went. i would definatly plan on seeing it if I were you...in fact when we left Alegria sunday the first thing the boys saaid was can we see LaNouba again

Lori

[Mahorn]

I'm so glad to hear the La Nouba is very good and people really enjoy it. I have not seen any other cirque so I have nothing to compare it to.

[JasonDVC]

I won't be able to attend most of the Patriots home games this year so I am making my individual game tickets available to anyone interested in going to a game. PM or e-mail me.

My seats are in section 125.

Thanks

[Telcogirl]

I won't be able to attend most of the Patriots home games this year so I am making my individual game tickets available to anyone interested in going to a game. PM or e-mail me.

My seats are in section 125.

Thanks

Hey Jason - just sent you a message. :goodvibes

[Coach Rick]

Just made my first ressie for Bay Lake. I got Magic Kingdom View, from July 1 - July 7!!!! I am so excited I could bust! So even if the park is jammed, I can catch the 4th fireworks complete with the music piped in my room from my balcony! :thumbsup2

I'll be at Tree House Villas next week, then on the Wonder for 4 nights of tropical bliss, then back to Animal Kingdom Villas for 1 night, then it's back to school when I get back!

Hope all my RIDIS buddies are doing well with the summer that never happened (save the last week or so).

[Claroquesi]

HAD to go two weeks ago just to remember what sun/heat was like!!
Wonderful time, they are putting a new roof on BWV and doing some painting as well.

Please let us know hoe tree houses were, DH hasn't been since 79:scared1:

Thanks!

[Cheryl726]

That's awesome Rick! Hope you have fun on your upcoming trip. Please fill us in!! Good luck back at school! Are they having the alumni get-together?

Cheryl

[Goofy442]

Hi Cheryl when did you say you were going back to Florida?

[Cheryl726]

Not soon enough!! Don't have anything in the works yet, but the mind's always thinking about it!!

[peanmunch]

Just made my first ressie for Bay Lake. I got Magic Kingdom View, from July 1 - July 7!!!! I am so excited I could bust! So even if the park is jammed, I can catch the 4th fireworks complete with the music piped in my room from my balcony! :thumbsup2

I'll be at Tree House Villas next week, then on the Wonder for 4 nights of tropical bliss, then back to Animal Kingdom Villas for 1 night, then it's back to school when I get back!

Hope all my RIDIS buddies are doing well with the summer that never happened (save the last week or so).

WOOHOOO...great news on the BLT booking...sounds wonderful!!!!!
Have a GREAT time on your trip next week...come back with a great trip report for us!!!!!

Lori

[Cheryl726]

Hi Lori, just curious to when in April you are going to WDW? Are you braving school vacation week?

Cheryl

[Monte Cristo]

Booked my rental car today for Nov/Dec. Can't get here soon enough....

[Cheryl726]

Lucky you!

[JasonDVC]

Hi Lori, just curious to when in April you are going to WDW? Are you braving school vacation week?

Cheryl

That's when I'm going. April 17-23

[peanmunch]

Hi Lori, just curious to when in April you are going to WDW? Are you braving school vacation week?

Cheryl

We are going mid school vacation week this year...21-may 1st...so this way the boys will miss 5 days of school instead of 8 and we still get a ten day trip...trying to talk ds into a short November trip..we have Fl seasonal pass ..so it would be airfare and trying the qsdp $$ only anf the boys have a few days off so they would miss only one or two days out of a five day trip. Do you have any plans yet?

Lori

[Cheryl726]

Jason, have you ever done April vacation week? I'm wondering how bad it really is.

Lori, that's great that you have the passes--I'd use them as much as I could! Hopefully you can talk DH into going, only missing a few days of school isn't bad. Good luck with that! My older DS is starting middle school this year and I don't want to take him out of school if I don't have to. At least you have your April week to look forward to!

Cheryl

[JasonDVC]

Jason, have you ever done April vacation week? I'm wondering how bad it really is.
Cheryl

I haven't. We have always gone in July so this will be a first. I been reading some other threads and it seems the opinion is the the crowds are low (except during Easter) and the weather is perfect. So, I have high expectations.

[Goofy442]

Hi Cheryl, have you been to Welcome Home Wednesday and if so what do you need. Is it your resort card or DVC card? Can non DVC members go?

Thanks, Lisa

[rcgal2]

I wish I could have made it to the RI meet

[Goofy442]

They are talking about having one next year, so maybe you can make it then.:)

[Coach Rick]

Hey RI DIS buds...Here I sit at Tree House Villas...Beautiful!!!! Unless you dislike isolation. It is a bit out, and there is no office or any kind of personnel here, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it...

Just got back from EPCOT, and Illuminations. Great time...well gotta go...there is a Schmirnoff Ice waiting...

Leaving on the Wonder Sunday...

[RLRDA]

Hey RI DIS buds...Here I sit at Tree House Villas...Beautiful!!!! Unless you dislike isolation. It is a bit out, and there is no office or any kind of personnel here, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it...

Just got back from EPCOT, and Illuminations. Great time...well gotta go...there is a Schmirnoff Ice waiting...

Leaving on the Wonder Sunday...

Have a great stay at THV (can't wait to try one) and enjoy your cruise! We check in at AKV tomorrow ~ looking forward to the August steam bath down in WDW :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Have a great stay at THV (can't wait to try one) and enjoy your cruise! We check in at AKV tomorrow ~ looking forward to the August steam bath down in WDW :thumbsup2

Believe it or not, it was a cool 80 degrees at Illuminations tonight, with a gentle breeze. Very comfortable indeed. Haven't really had a hot one yet! And they say it's supposed to get cooler on the weekend. We will be staying at AKV Thursday when we get off the Wonder...maybe we'll see ya round?

[RLRDA]

Believe it or not, it was a cool 80 degrees at Illuminations tonight, with a gentle breeze. Very comfortable indeed. Haven't really had a hot one yet! And they say it's supposed to get cooler on the weekend. We will be staying at AKV Thursday when we get off the Wonder...maybe we'll see ya round?

Thursday's the day we switch over to BLT (for the last 3 nights of our trip) so we'll probably be out of there by the time you get off the Wonder :sad1:. We only had enough AKV points to book 5 nights in concierge so we figured we'd try out BLT this trip, too! Would have loved to catch up with a fellow Rhode Islander.

Leaving for the airport in 15 minutes!! :cool1: Great update about the weather down there :thumbsup2.

[castleri]

We are going mid school vacation week this year...21-may 1st...so this way the boys will miss 5 days of school instead of 8 and we still get a ten day trip...trying to talk ds into a short November trip..we have Fl seasonal pass ..so it would be airfare and trying the qsdp $$ only anf the boys have a few days off so they would miss only one or two days out of a five day trip. Do you have any plans yet?

Lori

just curious - how do you get the FL seasonal pass if you live in RI? We recently bought a place in Palmetto, FL for winter use but have been told by fruends that will not qualify for FL pass.

[peanmunch]

just curious - how do you get the FL seasonal pass if you live in RI? We recently bought a place in Palmetto, FL for winter use but have been told by fruends that will not qualify for FL pass.

We own land in Florida. Your place in Fl will certainly qualify you. The way we did it was we went to the dmv with our RI licence and two (I think it was two...you can check FL dmv web site) pieces of proof of residencey (we brought a blll with our FL address and i think a tax bill....tell them you bare a part time fl resident and you can get a State of Fl ID. The rest is easy...show your state Id at any ticket customer service and you can buy seasonal or annual passes. you need an Id for each adult who is getting a pass and everyone in your group (kids ect) must be there

Lori

[JasonDVC]

If anyone wants a pair of tickets to this Thursday's Patriots game, send me an e-mail or PM.

The seats are in section 125 and are BFV :thumbsup2

[Goofy442]

Can you believe I called member services to book Feb. vacation and nothing available :scared1:. They put me on the waitlist and I finally got AKV Jambo :cool1: but I have to move. :headache: My husband said no we are not moving half way through our trip. I going to keep these reservation (just in case) and I got placed back on the waitlist. I asked for BCV or BWV and we will see how we do.

[Cheryl726]

Lisa, I thought you were leaving today to drive down to WDW? Have a safe trip.

Cheryl

[Goofy442]

Lisa, I thought you were leaving today to drive down to WDW? Have a safe trip.

Cheryl

Thanks, hopefully all will go well. I hate to drive down but no choice this time can't put my son's car on the plane, but wish I could. :)

[Cheryl726]

Lori, I notice you have a trip listed for November, you must've talked your husband into a short trip--lucky you!!

Cheryl

[chepic]

FYI, just upgraded our 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom in OKW for April vacation without any problems....so there are still rooms left for RI April vacation time. This will be the 1st time down there for this time period, and we are hoping that it won't be crazy. Easter is early so it is a totally different week.

cheryl

[peanmunch]

Lori, I notice you have a trip listed for November, you must've talked your husband into a short trip--lucky you!!

Cheryl

Woohoooooooo:banana: Yes he finally caved!!!!!! We already had Florida seasonal passes (so now we will get three trips out of them!) and extra points so we are indeed goign for a short november trip!! We are staying at SSR in a studio (glup...i'm very used to a one bedroom) and will be trying QS dining plan this trip. we are going down the 4th (at night) and returning the 10th but the kids will only miss two days of school! It will be a very differant trip for us and I'm kind of stumped on the plaaning...lol. we usually go 10 days with basic dining..go to parks in the morning :),..go back shower:teeth:..go out to a nice dinner and then back to the parks:wizard:..this will be lots differant..one day at each park..long days..counter dervice...but it will be disney..so I'm sure it will be GREAT!!!!!:yay::woohoo:
Any plans yet!?! Our next trip is April 21-May1 BWV
Lori

[Cheryl726]

That's great Lori!! We've stayed at SSR our last two trips, it's our home resort plus that's all that was available when we went in May this year,and we stayed in a studio, it's not bad. We haven't stayed in anything bigger yet so nothing to compare it to, but like you said it's Disney so you'll be fine!! We don't have any plans yet, not that I'm not always thinking! I don't want to take the kids out of school anymore, mainly because Ryan is is middle school now. I won't be able to go this year during Feb vaca, someone else from work has that week, and I'm nervous about April vaca week. The temptation is there, but I just don't know!! Have fun in Nov!!

Cheryl

[XQIXX]

FYI, just upgraded our 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom in OKW for April vacation without any problems....so there are still rooms left for RI April vacation time. This will be the 1st time down there for this time period, and we are hoping that it won't be crazy. Easter is early so it is a totally different week.

cheryl


Hi,
I was able to get Beach Club Villa Studio for 4/16-20 and Villas at Wilderness Lodge 20-24th. I am hoping that this is a good sign that it will not be too crazy as Easter is early in the month and our school break is different that other states! Lets keep our fingers crossed to having a semi empty park with no lines:rotfl::lmao: . The airfare on Jetblue and Airtran is crazy though! I hope when Southwest opens bookings to April they are not crazy!! $800 each person R/T is not do-able! I don't think I could do the drive either!

[JasonDVC]

... The airfare on Jetblue and Airtran is crazy though! I hope when Southwest opens bookings to April they are not crazy!! $800 each person R/T is not do-able!

I've been following this as well getting ready for our April 12-17 trip. I believe AirTran had fares from about $89 but they were all 1 stop and out of Boston. Soiuthwest's fares for this time opens on October 13. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for low fares but have to admit I'm nervous about it.

[chepic]

Hi,
The airfare on Jetblue and Airtran is crazy though! I hope when Southwest opens bookings to April they are not crazy!! $800 each person R/T is not do-able! I don't think I could do the drive either!

That is why we drive!! I know it is long, but with 4 of us, it saves us lots of money.

Jason, thanks for the Southwest info...but unless it is less than $80 each way, we will drive.

cheryl

[JasonDVC]

That is why we drive!! I know it is long, but with 4 of us, it saves us lots of money.

Jason, thanks for the Southwest info...but unless it is less than $80 each way, we will drive.

cheryl

Do you drive straight through or do you stay some where overnight? How many nights?

How many days to stay in WDW for when you drive?

Is the drive home miserable?

I'm thinking about doing this when my kids are older so would like to know others peoples experiences. Thanks

[XQIXX]

Do you drive straight through or do you stay some where overnight? How many nights?

How many days to stay in WDW for when you drive?

Is the drive home miserable?

I'm thinking about doing this when my kids are older so would like to know others peoples experiences. Thanks


I always swore I would never do teh drive but if the airfare for April is $800 per person round trip, I will have to do it!:drive::scared1:

[chepic]

Do you drive straight through or do you stay some where overnight? How many nights?

How many days to stay in WDW for when you drive?

Is the drive home miserable?

I'm thinking about doing this when my kids are older so would like to know others peoples experiences. Thanks

We have done the drive multiple times, so this is what we do. We pull out of Warwick at 3:00 am. We drive until the kids are fully up around 7:00 and stop at the first rest stop that has a bathroom. We then drive 95 south and stop every 2 to 2 1/2 hours for a 15 minute potty and walking break. We stop about 1-2 hours south of South of the Border at a reasonable hotel. We get up the next day, eat breakfast and hit the road by 9:00am. We arrive in OKW by 2:00 on Sunday. We stay until Saturday, and then my husband insists on driving straight through home which takes about 22 hours with the same stopping pattern. We leave Disney around 6:00am.

We pack a full cooler of food, and most of the things we will need at the resort. The boys have a back pack each of whatever they can fit and then I also have a DVD player, books, car games, cd's, an I-pod, and the 2 leapsters. Our boys are now 4 and 8, and we must be lucky because they both travel really well.

Financially it is a no brainer to drive versus the flights now. It also allows us to go every year.

Just make certain it is a comfortable car!!

Cheryl

[chepic]

I always swore I would never do teh drive but if the airfare for April is $800 per person round trip, I will have to do it!:drive::scared1:

We'll have to have a small chuck wagon on the way down!!! That would be fun!!! :goodvibes Get ourselves hooked up with some CB's and jabberjaw all the way down to keep the drive short!

Cheryl

[RLRDA]

chepic, you are brave :worship:. I would be open to trying to drive to WDW, my DH will not do it - actually he said he'll NEVER do it. You seem like you have it down to a science but it sounds like if I tried it, it would be stressful. Especially the part about leaving for the return trip home at 6am! We drove to Baltimore last summer and in took 7+ hours. Guess what, this year we flew! So, if I can't stand a 7 hour drive - 22 hours is out of the question for me, I guess. It would be nice if flying were cheaper though :upsidedow

[chepic]

chepic, you are brave :worship:. I would be open to trying to drive to WDW, my DH will not do it - actually he said he'll NEVER do it. You seem like you have it down to a science but it sounds like if I tried it, it would be stressful. Especially the part about leaving for the return trip home at 6am! We drove to Baltimore last summer and in took 7+ hours. Guess what, this year we flew! So, if I can't stand a 7 hour drive - 22 hours is out of the question for me, I guess. It would be nice if flying were cheaper though :upsidedow

We went in March 2009 and drove with Dave fighting it up to the day we left. He spent more time on Southwest to watch the flights than his facebook page...:rotfl: This was our 5th time driving it, so he really wanted to fly. But ultimately it really isn't so bad, and the money can be used in so many other ways.

cheryl

[XQIXX]

What does the total come to for gas and a nite stay?

[JasonDVC]

Just double checked AirTran out of Boston and it is still $89 each way on our travel dates. I would like to use Southwest out of PVD but if AirTran is cheaper then I will switch to Boston.

Here's to waiting for low Southwest fares on October 13th :drinking1

[Cheryl726]

Good luck Jason!! I prefer Southwest from Prov too, but for that price Boston may be worth it.

[Goofy442]

Do you drive straight through or do you stay some where overnight? How many nights?

How many days to stay in WDW for when you drive?

Is the drive home miserable?

I'm thinking about doing this when my kids are older so would like to know others peoples experiences. Thanks

We have done this many times and it's not bad going down if you don't hit traffic. I like to fly and my DH likes to drive. We just came back in August and we drove down and it took us 30 hours to get down there which I thought I was going to lose my mind. But everyone faired well including the puppy. If your going to be down there for awhile we drive. I don't want to be with out a car for three weeks and not be able to run out to the store if I need something.

[chepic]

What does the total come to for gas and a nite stay?

It was just a tad over $400.00 for the gas, 1 hotel night, and dinner that night. We have a Saturn Vue/5 speed so we get good mileage. This is versus $200/ticket x 4 tickets plus renting a car for the week. We prefer having a vehicle to drive to places when we are there....can't stand taking the bus to DTD, and the boats aren't always available. Dave does the math, but he doesn't like it....;)

Cheryl

[XQIXX]

I miss the $99 round trip Southwest airfares.:sad:
I just don't think I could drive that far....I am from RI so 1 hour is far!!

[MaryAnnDVC]

I miss the $99 round trip Southwest airfares.:sad:
I just don't think I could drive that far....I am from RI so 1 hour is far!!Ah...a true RIer!

We drove down once, and I will never do it again in the same way. That is, we didn't stay in a hotel either way.

This was over April vacation 2 1/2 years ago. Our oldest was away at college, our middle DD was a Jr in HS and going to Spain with her class, and our DS was in 8th grade and going to the UK with his soccer team. We debated (but not for long) about whether to paint the house that week, or go to WDW...a no brainer!

We ended up driving because we couldn't get good airfare. The days were so specific that we could travel because of when the kids were leaving and returning (normally, we travel in the middle of the week for better fares on SWA). So we decided to drive.

I told DH to get some good CDs to listen to. Found out shortly after departure that he had gotten a 30 hour Physics class on CD! :laughing: Actually, I found myself paying attention and it was rather interesting, altho I personally would have chosen something with some MUSIC.

Left northern RI at about 9:30 AM on a Saturday, stopped 3 times along the way to eat and take potty breaks, and arrived at OKW at 7:00 Sunday morning. We took turns, but DH did the majority of the driving. Our room was ready (yay!) so we checked in, showered, and were outside the gates of EPCOT at 8:45 AM. We marveled all day how much energy we had, but we were back in our room at 4:55 PM and in bed and asleep by 5 PM! And we slept through to the next morning. (Originally we thought we'd sleep a few hours and then go back to EPCOT for Illuminations. :lmao:)

We left at about noon on Friday to come home, and arrived home at about 10 AM Saturday I think. (Not really sure, but I remember eating at Earl of Sandwich Friday.) I did more driving this time...one stretch of 8 hours. We stopped 3 times on the way back, same as on the way down. (Sometimes I can't get through a soccer game without needing a bathroom; how I managed so few breaks on that trip...:confused3) Then I slept and slept and slept!

Having said all that...I'd never do it again. At least not without more drivers. I worried too much about fatigue. And besides, I wouldn't mind staying in a lovely hotel along the way.

[Monte Cristo]

We always fly, but I'd love to drive it once just to try it...

[chepic]

I miss the $99 round trip Southwest airfares.:sad:
I just don't think I could drive that far....I am from RI so 1 hour is far!!

My husband was that way; when we were first married he wouldn't leave Warwick to eat in a Providence Restaurant!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl: I have changed him. I am a RIer but I really don't mind driving somewhere, as long as I am the passenger.

Just went on Priceline....cheepest flight $332 per person....YUP, we are driving.

[XQIXX]

My husband was that way; when we were first married he wouldn't leave Warwick to eat in a Providence Restaurant!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl: I have changed him. I am a RIer but I really don't mind driving somewhere, as long as I am the passenger.

Just went on Priceline....cheepest flight $332 per person....YUP, we are driving.

I figured that Easter was early and our school vavcation was different that other states(I think??) I was able to get Beach Club April 16-20th and Wilderness Lodge 20th -24th so I was thinking this would be a fairly low crowd for April and airfare would be lower but I guess that was wishfull thinking. I guess I will have to wait and see but driving may be the only way...or train???:confused3

[chepic]

I figured that Easter was early and our school vavcation was different that other states(I think??) I was able to get Beach Club April 16-20th and Wilderness Lodge 20th -24th so I was thinking this would be a fairly low crowd for April and airfare would be lower but I guess that was wishfull thinking. I guess I will have to wait and see but driving may be the only way...or train???:confused3

I was thinking the same thing too, that is why I booked the April vacation. I found some link on this board to show when Floridians have vacation, and there were only 2 counties with the same week.

I didn't look recently, however I remember looking once and the train was about the same amount of money as flying, and it still took close to the same amount of time as driving so we never persued it further. I should look now and see if there is a difference.

che

[tara98]

Johnston, RI!

Members since 2006! WE love IT! Leaving in 6 days for BLT! We own at SSR, which we love also, but traveling this time with our new DD, 16 months and thought being closer to MK would be a little easier!

[Goofy442]

Okay when we have weather like this I am so ready to move to Florida.

[Cheryl726]

Thank goodness for the Disboards to give us something to do on this rainy day!!

[chepic]

Okay when we have weather like this I am so ready to move to Florida.

:thumbsup2

[RLRDA]

Johnston, RI!

Members since 2006! WE love IT! Leaving in 6 days for BLT! We own at SSR, which we love also, but traveling this time with our new DD, 16 months and thought being closer to MK would be a little easier!

You will love the location - we spent the last 3 nights of our August trip at BLT and really enjoyed everything about the resort! Have a great time :goodvibes

[XQIXX]

I was thinking the same thing too, that is why I booked the April vacation. I found some link on this board to show when Floridians have vacation, and there were only 2 counties with the same week.

I didn't look recently, however I remember looking once and the train was about the same amount of money as flying, and it still took close to the same amount of time as driving so we never persued it further. I should look now and see if there is a difference.

che

I checked the pricing and with AAA discount it is $756 and it takes 30+ hours... not really any better than driving, maybe worse!:headache:

[chepic]

I checked the pricing and with AAA discount it is $756 and it takes 30+ hours... not really any better than driving, maybe worse!:headache:

We will stick with driving. We actually had a long conversation about this yesterday with somefriends who are DVCer's and and going in April. They are going to fly, but I think she was thinking again because of the cost. I have to say that if you plan it right, the drive really isn't the worst thing in the world; it just takes a day off the front and the back of the vacation.

Che

[twinklebug]

Ah...a true RIer!

We drove down once, and I will never do it again in the same way. That is, we didn't stay in a hotel either way.

This was over April vacation 2 1/2 years ago. Our oldest was away at college, our middle DD was a Jr in HS and going to Spain with her class, and our DS was in 8th grade and going to the UK with his soccer team. We debated (but not for long) about whether to paint the house that week, or go to WDW...a no brainer!

We ended up driving because we couldn't get good airfare. The days were so specific that we could travel because of when the kids were leaving and returning (normally, we travel in the middle of the week for better fares on SWA). So we decided to drive.

I told DH to get some good CDs to listen to. Found out shortly after departure that he had gotten a 30 hour Physics class on CD! :laughing: Actually, I found myself paying attention and it was rather interesting, altho I personally would have chosen something with some MUSIC.

Left northern RI at about 9:30 AM on a Saturday, stopped 3 times along the way to eat and take potty breaks, and arrived at OKW at 7:00 Sunday morning. We took turns, but DH did the majority of the driving. Our room was ready (yay!) so we checked in, showered, and were outside the gates of EPCOT at 8:45 AM. We marveled all day how much energy we had, but we were back in our room at 4:55 PM and in bed and asleep by 5 PM! And we slept through to the next morning. (Originally we thought we'd sleep a few hours and then go back to EPCOT for Illuminations. :lmao:)

We left at about noon on Friday to come home, and arrived home at about 10 AM Saturday I think. (Not really sure, but I remember eating at Earl of Sandwich Friday.) I did more driving this time...one stretch of 8 hours. We stopped 3 times on the way back, same as on the way down. (Sometimes I can't get through a soccer game without needing a bathroom; how I managed so few breaks on that trip...:confused3) Then I slept and slept and slept!

Having said all that...I'd never do it again. At least not without more drivers. I worried too much about fatigue. And besides, I wouldn't mind staying in a lovely hotel along the way.


I'm so glad I hopped into this thread, your post is exactly what I need for refrence every time I consider driving to Disney (I live in SE MA, 15 min from the RI border). As the only driver, I think I'd have to take at LEAST one stop around the DC area to make it & even then exhaustion would catch up with me at each end of the trip. I can see myself heading off for a nap only to wake at 9am the next morning and finding out that the kids (16 & 12) had charged up $100 in food because I was out of it :laughing:

I'll need to rethink the strategy -- perhaps the train option isn't so bad. I wonder if there's a car rental near there.

[JasonDVC]

Southwest fares released today and ll I can say is ...ugghh!

The best price, $99, is one flight with a stop and doesn't arrive in Orlando til almost 11pm for our depature date. I'm disappointed. I'll be waiting for the fares to drop

Have you checked prices for your dates yet? What do you guys think?

[Cheryl726]

I just checked it out, though we have no plans to go that April week. I'm surprised there's still flights available, don't they usually book up?

[XQIXX]

I checked out the Southwest prices today for 4/16 -4/24 and they were crazy! Most of them are gone so I don't see any hope of them opening up and if they do it won't be cheap! The lowest was $225 down and $320 back. Over $2200 is nuts. I don't know why this is not regulated? Train is just under $1000. Not sure what we will do now???? May have to cancel or drive:scared1::scared1:

[JasonDVC]

I checked out the Southwest prices today for 4/16 -4/24 and they were crazy! Most of them are gone so I don't see any hope of them opening up and if they do it won't be cheap! The lowest was $225 down and $320 back. Over $2200 is nuts. I don't know why this is not regulated? Train is just under $1000. Not sure what we will do now???? May have to cancel or drive:scared1::scared1:

Wow! That's worse than mine. I'm going to talk to DW tonight about taking AirTran out of Boston. They have $89 fares each way with decent departure times on our dates.

I don't hold out hope that Southwest fares will drop much, if at all. 2 of their flights have all ready sold out and they were the best times. ugghh

[XQIXX]

Wow! That's worse than mine. I'm going to talk to DW tonight about taking AirTran out of Boston. They have $89 fares each way with decent departure times on our dates.

I don't hold out hope that Southwest fares will drop much, if at all. 2 of their flights have all ready sold out and they were the best times. ugghh


Airtran and Jetblue are even higher than Southwest for my week. So now its train or car!!
It sucks when you are tied to school vacation weeks.

[chepic]

"East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'....a-we gonna do what they say can't be done...we got a long way to go, and a short time to get there...look out and watch ole Bandit run"

Yup we are driving!!! Half the tickets aren't even posted, and the ones that are are outrageous. Even if we do go on a Thurs. to Thurs...take the kids out of school....the prices are just too much. I don't think Southwest likes us anymore..:headache:

cheryl

[XQIXX]

"East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'....a-we gonna do what they say can't be done...we got a long way to go, and a short time to get there...look out and watch ole Bandit run"

Yup we are driving!!! Half the tickets aren't even posted, and the ones that are are outrageous. Even if we do go on a Thurs. to Thurs...take the kids out of school....the prices are just too much. I don't think Southwest likes us anymore..:headache:

cheryl

Southwest and the others are insane! How can they justify 4 r/t tickets to FL anywhere from $2000- $3900?? There should be some regulation as to the price gouching they do. If they can send that same plane there any other time for $79-$89 why can't they be a little more reasonable during peak times? I understand supply and demand but this is out of control.I am having a hard time convincing my wife to drive down. Not sure what we will do???

[twinklebug]

I don't think Southwest likes us anymore.

I've been getting the same feeling ever since they declared they'd have service running to/from Boston. Fewer flights and higher prices. Dings to/from MCO seem to have become a thing of the past too. Perhaps they're marketing to business travelers more now?

I am having a hard time convincing my wife to drive down. Not sure what we will do???

I had hoped for a trip with the kids next summer, but with these airfares I'll either be driving (single mom driving that distance? Ow), or I'll be taking the train. Sounds to me like Amtrak might be the way to go - I only wish ME serviced the train station.

[XQIXX]

I've been getting the same feeling ever since they declared they'd have service running to/from Boston. Fewer flights and higher prices. Dings to/from MCO seem to have become a thing of the past too. Perhaps they're marketing to business travelers more now?



I had hoped for a trip with the kids next summer, but with these airfares I'll either be driving (single mom driving that distance? Ow), or I'll be taking the train. Sounds to me like Amtrak might be the way to go - I only wish ME serviced the train station.


I still can't convince myself to do the drive or take a train for 27 hours!!:scared1:

[chepic]

I still can't convince myself to do the drive or take a train for 27 hours!!:scared1:

"Come on, take the drive".......who says that RIers. hee hee:lmao:

[JasonDVC]

"Come on, take the drive".......who says that RIers. hee hee:lmao:

You're worth it!

[twinklebug]

I still can't convince myself to do the drive or take a train for 27 hours!!:scared1:

Well, I've never taken the train for a trip longer than the commute into Boston. I wouldn't want to be on a purple line for more than an hour max, hehe. But, some of the Amtraks coming through look nice and quiet.

That said, my mom used to take the train from Chicago to Boston a lot when she was younger. She's warned me that if you need to use the bathroom on the train, do it early in the trip. Men have the tendency to miss when the train goes from side to side :laughing:

Hmmm... plane fare's not THAT bad yet :rolleyes:

[XQIXX]

"Come on, take the drive".......who says that RIers. hee hee:lmao:


Barry Volvo...in Newport!! See, they have to convince us to drive in the state!! And I am supposed to drive to FL???:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Goofy442]

People are saying that airfare is going to hit a all time high. :eek: Which means we are driving in Feb. :scared1: if airfare doesn't come down in price.

[chepic]

Barry Volvo...in Newport!! See, they have to convince us to drive in the state!! And I am supposed to drive to FL???:rotfl2::rotfl2:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 very good!!! And that is because no one from this state wants to go over the bridge!!! :rotfl:

[twinklebug]

OK Rhodies, I need a little help here... I got the Disney on ice invite for Nemo on Ice at the D-n-D center. I drive right by it all the time on the way to TF Green, but have never been off the highway in that area (yea, sad huh? and here I am talkgin about driving to FL hehe) Googling the streets it's giving me a long round-about way of getting to it and navigating to the parking area.

How easy is it to get off the highway and into the parking garage there? and likewise, how easy is it to get back out and onto the highway?

(I hate the Fleet Center prices but we usually see DOI there because there's easy public transportation in & out.)

Thanks in advance!

[chepic]

OK Rhodies, I need a little help here... I got the Disney on ice invite for Nemo on Ice at the D-n-D center. I drive right by it all the time on the way to TF Green, but have never been off the highway in that area (yea, sad huh? and here I am talkgin about driving to FL hehe) Googling the streets it's giving me a long round-about way of getting to it and navigating to the parking area.

How easy is it to get off the highway and into the parking garage there? and likewise, how easy is it to get back out and onto the highway?

(I hate the Fleet Center prices but we usually see DOI there because there's easy public transportation in & out.)

Thanks in advance!

So easy. You park in the convention center parking garage and then cross the side street and into the dunk. If you are really lucky, you can park on that side street...can't remember the name. Take 10 north and get off at the Federal Hill Exit...help me with the name someone....like you are going to PC or the blood bank. At the light turn left and then your immediate right. That street takes you to the dunk....park on that road if there are any spots. If not, keep driving staight and pay to park in the convention center.

It is easier to go to Florida...95 south all the way into FLA until Orlando...take 4....find the exit and you are there!!!!!!
Che

[JasonDVC]

OK Rhodies, I need a little help here... I got the Disney on ice invite for Nemo on Ice at the D-n-D center. I drive right by it all the time on the way to TF Green, but have never been off the highway in that area (yea, sad huh? and here I am talkgin about driving to FL hehe) Googling the streets it's giving me a long round-about way of getting to it and navigating to the parking area.

How easy is it to get off the highway and into the parking garage there? and likewise, how easy is it to get back out and onto the highway?

(I hate the Fleet Center prices but we usually see DOI there because there's easy public transportation in & out.)

Thanks in advance!

Yes it is easy. Your probably getting "roundabout" directions because you cannot take an immediate right off the exit. You have to go to the next block. There are several parking garages right next to the Dunk. I usually park in the Convention Center. Everything is withinh short walking distance.

Providence is a small but charming city. There are lots of great places to eat around there as well including a Shula's (like at the Swan or Dolphin, can't remember which one, has) restaurant at the Hilton next door.

[twinklebug]

Fantastic info Chepic and JasonDVC!

Thanks, I was using google street-view and it had me going down what looked like a back alley :scared1: - now I knew that couldn't have been right! I'll have to take some time and browse through Providence one of these days. My daughter's got the mall in her sights.

Great to hear going to FL is easier than going just 25 min from home! Now I just have to talk myself into sitting in a car for 18 (?) hours... awake!

[Cheryl726]

I also got the Disney on Ice info, not sure if we're going. We went to the Celebrations one in September. We enjoy going, it's a little Disney fix! It is pretty easy to get to and to park, have fun!

Cheryl

[chepic]

o.k....just thought I would give us a little bump. I have another family travelling with us now, and I think we may look into renting a 13 passenger van. Split the cost, the cost of gas, and it comes out to be about $600.00 per family. The kids are getting a little excited...still too far out for them to really grasp, but Max is happy that some of his classmates will be down there the same time.

Che

[chepic]

123 Days!!!!!!!!!!
We need it bad!!

[Cheryl726]

Lucky you!

[chepic]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Just makes the 118 days to go that much nicer!!

Have a Merry Christmas all my RI dis friends!

Cheryl

[Cheryl726]

Wishing I was at WDW now--too much snow for me! Merry Christmas to all!

[RLRDA]

Enjoy the snow & the holidays, everyone!! :santa:

[peanmunch]

121 days for us!!!!!!!!! :cheer2::woohoo::rotfl::cool1:

[chepic]

121 days for us!!!!!!!!! :cheer2::woohoo::rotfl::cool1:

where are you staying....and did you get tickets to fly or are you driving like we are?

cheryl

[peanmunch]

where are you staying....and did you get tickets to fly or are you driving like we are?

cheryl

We are staying at BWV's split stay..4 nights studio SV 6 nights one bed BWV (oh to have 100 more points...lol) We are flying ..jet blue got them the first day they posted and didn't do too bad probably because it's weednesday to wednesday.

Where are you staying?!
Lori

[gojoe]

I didn't know there were so many DVC members in RI. Last Monday my wife and I were at Women and Infants, visiting my new nieces. The security guard stopped me cold. He wanted to know about my Boardwalk hoodie. We were both DVC members. His eyes sparkled as he spoke about all the wonderful time he and his family has spent at the Boardwalk and on Cruses. It's nice to run into you guys and share our memories. If there is ever a RI DVC meet I'm in. :cool1:

[chepic]

We are staying at BWV's split stay..4 nights studio SV 6 nights one bed BWV (oh to have 100 more points...lol) We are flying ..jet blue got them the first day they posted and didn't do too bad probably because it's weednesday to wednesday.

Where are you staying?!
Lori

We will be there from Sun. to Sat. at OKW...we are taking a family with us who have never been....:goodvibes.....and got the 2 bedroom unit. We were thinking of Beach Club because of the pool, but OKW has much more room.

[XQIXX]

99 days to go and still no airfare.I am looking at driving to New Jersey.Continental has $303 round trip per person Non Stop.

[chepic]

100 Day mark


dining is planned and booked...except Sea World, they aren't booking yet.

Car is going in for service. We are driving for certain. We are going with another family and they have 6 total, so there is no way they can afford to fly....even out of Jersey!!:rotfl:


We are ready to head to warm weather....let's just hope it warms up by April
che

[ILoveMyDVC]

Except for our upcoming at the last minute because "I forgot to bank my points" trip, we plan to drive again in the future. As long as you're not rushed, it's wonderful. We stayed in Virginia and Savannah on the way down and just VA on the way home. Just DH and me on the way down. DD and her best friend joined us on the way back.
We ate in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. Teens loved South of the Border (it was fun to see but 'sketchy'). Stopped at many places; cranked up the radio; looked out the window and saw another part of the country that we live in.
Packed the car with EVERYTHING we wanted for a two week stay including entertaining guests.
Some of what we what we gave up?
the 24 hour “A” pass vigil; worrying about carry-on luggage (make-up? is it allowed or not?); a set time to leave WDW; obsessive fare watching; hours of time tracking coupon and contract IDs and rechecking and rechecking; putting it all in the luggage (you want your big fluffy robe, take it!); the airport security circus (body scans? Or ,OMG, you left the nail file on your key chain – off to the dungeon with you; worrying that posting 'airport security circus' will get you flagged by the TSA; worrying that you might somehow damage the rental car and your insurance won’t cover it; A BIG FAT RENTAL CAR BILL that is ALWAYS more than you thought it would be only to be followed by the airport parking fee when you land.
We would drive again in a heartbeat.

[MelissaFromRI]

99 days to go and still no airfare.I am looking at driving to New Jersey.Continental has $303 round trip per person Non Stop.

I still haven't purchased my March airfare yet. The prices are OUTRAGEOUS - even Southwest !!!! :scared1:

[chepic]

I still haven't purchased my March airfare yet. The prices are OUTRAGEOUS - even Southwest !!!! :scared1:

March is College spring break. We drove last year because of it.

[MelissaFromRI]

March is College spring break. We drove last year because of it.

Oh Lord , I don't know if I have the patience to drive :eek:

[XQIXX]

I don't think I could do the drive either!

[peanmunch]

I get antsy pants when we drive to North Conway, not sure I :drive:could handle the drive! Happy New Year everyone!!!! When is our next RI dis meet!?!?!

[Monte Cristo]

I would love to try to drive one day. Wife says no way!

[chepic]

You guys are such Rhode Islanders!!!!!!!!!!! Hee hee hee....born and raised here myself. Took years of marriage to finally get the husband to go into Providence for dinner! But, I am the queen of the budget, so he will do what I ask....and we drive.

che

[Goofy442]

Except for our upcoming at the last minute because "I forgot to bank my points" trip, we plan to drive again in the future. As long as you're not rushed, it's wonderful. We stayed in Virginia and Savannah on the way down and just VA on the way home. Just DH and me on the way down. DD and her best friend joined us on the way back.
We ate in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. Teens loved South of the Border (it was fun to see but 'sketchy'). Stopped at many places; cranked up the radio; looked out the window and saw another part of the country that we live in.
Packed the car with EVERYTHING we wanted for a two week stay including entertaining guests.
Some of what we what we gave up?
the 24 hour “A” pass vigil; worrying about carry-on luggage (make-up? is it allowed or not?); a set time to leave WDW; obsessive fare watching; hours of time tracking coupon and contract IDs and rechecking and rechecking; putting it all in the luggage (you want your big fluffy robe, take it!); the airport security circus (body scans? Or ,OMG, you left the nail file on your key chain – off to the dungeon with you; worrying that posting 'airport security circus' will get you flagged by the TSA; worrying that you might somehow damage the rental car and your insurance won’t cover it; A BIG FAT RENTAL CAR BILL that is ALWAYS more than you thought it would be only to be followed by the airport parking fee when you land.
We would drive again in a heartbeat.

I agree with you! We leave really early or really late once on the road it not that bad. Now that we have our puppy we take her with us and board her in Disney's kennels. While we were staying at AKV we boarded her at Disney Animal Kingdom it was so funny to see her around the characters. The dog run was right beside where the characters would come out of and they would stop and play with her. My children got a kick out of this besides they didn't have to follow them outside the gates to get a autograph.

[Cheryl726]

Lisa, is your dog going again for your Feb trip?

[Goofy442]

oh yes she will be traveling with us, she is good in the car so no problems there.

[chepic]

oh yes she will be traveling with us, she is good in the car so no problems there.

how are the kennels? Are they expensive?

cheryl

[Goofy442]

[QUOTE=chepic;34969398]how are the kennels? Are they expensive?

cheryl[/QUOTE


You get a discount with DVC and because you are a resort guest it is less than someone who is not staying on property. My DH and I figured it out it was less than the kennels around here are charging. The kennel I go to was charging 22.00 to 25.00 per day. We paid 15.00 to 18.00 per day at Disney. It works out for us this way my DS gets to see her twice a day or more depending on what we are doing. If you are running late and the kennel is closed no problem security will let you in. They are really great there they take good care of her. One morning when we came in the girl said she got sick and messed up her cage. It was so gross that my DS had to leave because the smell was so bad. Come to find out her stomach couldn't take Florida's water. We had to go buy her spring water not glorify tap water which my DH didn't get but I couldn't take any chances.

[chepic]

You get a discount with DVC and because you are a resort guest it is less than someone who is not staying on property. My DH and I figured it out it was less than the kennels around here are charging. The kennel I go to was charging 22.00 to 25.00 per day. We paid 15.00 to 18.00 per day at Disney. It works out for us this way my DS gets to see her twice a day or more depending on what we are doing. If you are running late and the kennel is closed no problem security will let you in. They are really great there they take good care of her. One morning when we came in the girl said she got sick and messed up her cage. It was so gross that my DS had to leave because the smell was so bad. Come to find out her stomach couldn't take Florida's water. We had to go buy her spring water not glorify tap water which my DH didn't get but I couldn't take any chances.[/QUOTE]

The poor thing....I know I can't drink the water, so you think that they would use filtered water.....good to know. We have an old man who we've never put in a kennell, but we might not have a babysitter for him, so it is good to know there is a good place in Disney. We have driven the past 2 trips, and with the airlines costing as much as they do, we may continue to drive, so to bring the Bandit along is not a hard thing to do.

Thanks again

che

[Goofy442]

Just wanted to mention if you are thinking about bringing your dog you might want to call head to make a reservation. When we got there last time they had to place us over at Animal Kingdom Kennels because the Fort Wilderness Kennels were full. I did get in a two days later but had to do all the walking and caring for her. AK is not a full staffed kennel where FW is.

[chepic]

69 days and counting!!!!!!!!![/COLOR]

Still can't book dinner with Shamu yet, they are only booking through March, but with this cold weather, I can't wait to be warm!!

cheryl

[chepic]

Mailed my blankets to the Linus Project and I just got my vouchers for the free Disney Day.....what a great way to help others and now that is one less thing I need to worry about paying for!

Happy Valentines everyone

Cheryl

[Cheryl726]

That's great! I was thinking of trying to find something too. Where did you find the list of services?

Cheryl

[chepic]

That's great! I was thinking of trying to find something too. Where did you find the list of services?

Cheryl

When I signed up on the Disney website, they sent me an email that has a link. You put your zip code in. The problem I found with RI was that we were limited in age...I have a 4 and 8 year old. I saw on the budget thread something about the Linus Project, so I clicked on that, and it was listed on the Disney link. I filled it out, stated what date I would mail them by, did it, and then Maureen (the NH Linuse Project Coord.) emailed me that she was letting Disney know. I had the certificates emailed in 2 days. It was fairly easy and the blankets can be knit, crocheted, or the flannel kind that you don't sew. All 3 mailed for $9.00 regular mail.

Hope that helps

Cheryl

[RLRDA]

Mailed my blankets to the Linus Project and I just got my vouchers for the free Disney Day.....what a great way to help others and now that is one less thing I need to worry about paying for!

Happy Valentines everyone

Hi....Happy Valentine's Day :love:.....I have a question about your volunteer project. OOOPs....didn't read the previous post - you anwsered my questions!

[Cheryl726]

I did find the page and put in my zip code, and I agree with not much to choose from locally that includes kids. My boys are 7 and 11 and I'd like them to be involved. I'll have to check out the Linus project.

Cheryl

[chepic]

yes, it is a great way to get the boys to do something. The fleece/no sew ones are really easy and Joann Fabric is always got a coupon for that stuff. My boys actually have a few that others have given them and they love them!!

che

[Cheryl726]

That's a good idea, I'll have to look into that! Did you get one ticket for all, or one for each blanket?