Gay-friendly Thread!

[RickinNYC]

Hello!
I just found this thread and decided to "pipe up." I'm never on this section of the DIS because myself and my partner of 15 years have 2 children ages 6 & 9 so there's not much adult-only time going on :)
We will be at WDW October 15th-21st and we can't wait! We will also be in NYC November 13th-15th. I have to say that trip hasn't seen half the planning that the WDW trip has. I wish there was a NYCboards :rotfl:

Michele

Hey Michele! Nope, there's no NYC board like this, however, if you want to ask planning questions or get tips about New York, don't hesitate to ask. My partner of 15 years and I live in Forest Hills, Queens, NYC and both work in Manhattan. Be glad to help out!

[RickinNYC]

And you can add Joe and I to a future Disney cruise, perhaps in late summer 2006 or sometime in 2007.

[RickinNYC]

Ack! Check out my upcoming WDW trip countdown! Woo hoo!

[donald...really]

To all of you Someday Cruisers. Join us on the 11 day Wonder cruise next September. We will have a blast!

[Hazy]

I agree with Donald, join us on the 11 nighter! At least book it, you can always cancel.

Hazy :earsboy:

[Saxton]

Viki - I'm totally impressed with your schedule. You're either going to win him over with all the activities or you'll wear down his resistance through sheer exhaustion!

Add me on to the cruise someday list! Some friends are doing the cruise in October and I can't wait to hear their review.

Sue

[chele3796]

Hey Michele! Nope, there's no NYC board like this, however, if you want to ask planning questions or get tips about New York, don't hesitate to ask. My partner of 15 years and I live in Forest Hills, Queens, NYC and both work in Manhattan. Be glad to help out!

I don't even know where to start - the only thing I know for sure is that we are coming in on Nov. 13th and that we have tickets to Wicked (our girls know every word and that's the one thing they absolutely wanted to do)

I guess the first thing I need to do is book a hotel. Any suggestions on something that's not terribly expensive but not skanky either?

TIA!
Michele

[RickinNYC]

I don't even know where to start - the only thing I know for sure is that we are coming in on Nov. 13th and that we have tickets to Wicked (our girls know every word and that's the one thing they absolutely wanted to do)

I guess the first thing I need to do is book a hotel. Any suggestions on something that's not terribly expensive but not skanky either?

TIA!
Michele

Hey there. Go to hotels.com and check out hotel rates there. I suggest you look for places in the midtown area. Put a list of them together and let me know and I'll give you an idea of the "skank" factor!

[BigTiggerGuy]

My partner and I are going to Disney this Sat. Oct 1st until Thursday Oct. 6th. This is our first trip to Disney together(I went 15 years ago and he went about 12 years ago). After reading all of the great info on these boards, I've been driving him nuts with all of my planning. I'm not usually a planner but want to try and have as smooth a vacation as possible. Staying at POR and looking forward to getting nuts at Pleasure Island on Monday Oct. 3rd! Can't believe I leave this Saturday!!!!!! Hope everyone enjoys their trips!

[joanjett1976]

Hey Big Tigger! Have a great time and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions :earsgirl:

[PeterPanFanWDW]

Big Tigger!

You'll have a blast. We'll be at MNSSHP on Sunday. :cool1:

Enjoy your trip - let us know if you need any guidance.

PPF :jester:

[TomTO]

My partner and I are going to Disney this Sat. Oct 1st until Thursday Oct. 6th. This is our first trip to Disney together(I went 15 years ago and he went about 12 years ago). After reading all of the great info on these boards, I've been driving him nuts with all of my planning. I'm not usually a planner but want to try and have as smooth a vacation as possible. Staying at POR and looking forward to getting nuts at Pleasure Island on Monday Oct. 3rd! Can't believe I leave this Saturday!!!!!! Hope everyone enjoys their trips!

Good Morning BigTiggerGuy,

We're booked at POR November 5 - 8th. You'll have to give us a quick rundown when you return. Have a great time and don't miss "Soaring" at Epcot. We saw it at California Adventure and we're completely blown away by it. No pun intended :goodvibes

Tom & Rick

[Viki]

Viki - I'm totally impressed with your schedule. You're either going to win him over with all the activities or you'll wear down his resistance through sheer exhaustion! Sue

Yes! What's that they say? What doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger.
:rotfl2:

Though I really do have to laugh. Both he and I have health problems and the schedule I posted was my attempt to give us lots of rest!!!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[polarboi]

Well I'm back now and recovered from my own little gay trip to WDW with a close friend. And no, he's not a BF. I'm hopelessly single. *sigh* But we had a great time, and I got hit on by a CM who danced with me at Mannequins on Thursday night. Fun times. :)

The trip was earlier this month, but I had so much work piled up when I got back that it took a while for me to recover enough to get back on the DIS! If you're interested in the full report, I posted it in the trip reports forum under the title WDW w/ a First Timer! My trip report has some pics of things that we found unusual or unique about our trip.

There aren't any pics of me in the trip report or anywhere else on the board, but if you're really curious, PM me and I can send you a link to some pics of me having fun at WDW. :)

-p.b.

[Poohsmommi]

My partner and I are going to Disney this Sat. Oct 1st until Thursday Oct. 6th. This is our first trip to Disney together(I went 15 years ago and he went about 12 years ago). After reading all of the great info on these boards, I've been driving him nuts with all of my planning. I'm not usually a planner but want to try and have as smooth a vacation as possible. Staying at POR and looking forward to getting nuts at Pleasure Island on Monday Oct. 3rd! Can't believe I leave this Saturday!!!!!! Hope everyone enjoys their trips!

Hey Tigger, you will be there the same time as I am. I will PM you my cell phone number. I'll be with my daughter - I'm single right now ... but we can all meet up, if you guys want to.

[Viki]

Well I'm back now and recovered from my own little gay trip to WDW with a close friend. And no, he's not a BF. I'm hopelessly single. *sigh* But we had a great time, and I got hit on by a CM who danced with me at Mannequins on Thursday night. Fun times. :)

The trip was earlier this month, but I had so much work piled up when I got back that it took a while for me to recover enough to get back on the DIS! If you're interested in the full report, I posted it in the trip reports forum under the title WDW w/ a First Timer! My trip report has some pics of things that we found unusual or unique about our trip.

There aren't any pics of me in the trip report or anywhere else on the board, but if you're really curious, PM me and I can send you a link to some pics of me having fun at WDW. :)

-p.b.

Hey, p.b., thanks for posting that you had a trip report. I found the thread and read it from beginning to end and I think it's one of the best that I've seen.

I can only hope the friends I'm hosting this Dec become the converts your DF seems to be.


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

Great trip report! It made me want to be there right now. More than I do already.


I can't wait!!!

[nordkin]

If you are going on the Sept. 17, 2006 11 night cruise please go to the cruse line forum cruise meets and join in the Friends of Dorothy thread for that cruise. I would like to get something more active going and do not have many posts yet.

[Valentine]

Uh Oh... we are slipping here.. Just wanted to post to say HI EVERYONE!! Hope you are all well.

Have had a busy weekend here in brooklyn... singing at a local street fair.. do it every year.. It is lots of fun.. but quite exhausting.. it was a beautifula day here.. 80 degrees.. I can't believe it.. first weekend in October.. and it is still in the 80s...

Anyway.... OH.. Update on the dating scene.. I guess you were all right :) it didn't work out.. she totally flaked out on me.. all was going well.. we went out a few times.. we spoke on the phone pratically every day... then all of a sudden.. I don't hear from her for a week.. I had left a message on her phone about a week ago.. and nothing since then... I was determined not to call her.. and I didn't. .but then of course my caring nature made me think.. Uh Oh.. what if something is wrong with her.. what if she had an accident or something horrible.. so I did call again.. and once again left a message.. this time saying that I hoped all was okay with her.. and asking that she call to let me know that she was ok... once again,, nada... Now i am reallly concerned.. and then.. voila.. one night online.. who pops up on my buddy list.. YEP.. You guessed it,, she did... well my first reaction was.. well.. at least I know now that she is not dead! So.. long story short. she is outta here.. I didn't even want to hear an explanation or apology.. she lost my respect...so.. no second chance... so... here I am .. single still..someday i will find my disney magic!! :)

Other than that.. not too much else going on here... But saw that our little "family" thread was falling to the bottom of the page.. and just couldn't bear to see that happen!!!

Check in everyone and update us on your daily happenings!!

Kathy :flower:

[Viki]

Valentine: I'm so sorry it didn't work out. I haven't been in the dating world for over 20 years, so I don't really get it, but I sure get that it must be tough. However, you sound like you're handling it like a pro! ;)

I am excited about my updated plans. For our Dec trip my DP could not find decent airfare out of Phila on Sat 12/3, so we're going to have to fly out one night earlier (oh no!!!) and when I learned that little tid bit, what did I do? Why I called my TA, and what did she book? A one night concierge stay at AKL on 12/2 to tide us over to the next day when our friends fly in from OK and we join them at the BCV.

Well that's just grand, because although we haven't even taken our Xmas trip yet, I've been deep in the throes of planning the August trip and this one-night stay at AKL will at least give me a lay of the land of both the lodge (to which we've never been) and concierge (which we've never done).

What's everyone else up to?

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Valentine]

That's great Viki! Staying there one night will also give you a chance to meet the staff in person.. gives it that extra little something. this way when you are talking to them via email or phone there will now be this personal connection.. not just a name with no face yet! I wanna hang with you gals!! LOL!! you do things the right way.. my response to flying in early would be to book a night either in Downtown Disney or some other off site hotel.. I would take the cheap way out...all the while secretly wanting to do exactly what you are doing!!!

Glad to hear all is well with you!

Have a great day all!!

Kathy :flower:

[Viki]

That's great Viki! Staying there one night will also give you a chance to meet the staff in person.. gives it that extra little something. this way when you are talking to them via email or phone there will now be this personal connection.. not just a name with no face yet! I wanna hang with you gals!! LOL!! you do things the right way.. my response to flying in early would be to book a night either in Downtown Disney or some other off site hotel.. I would take the cheap way out...all the while secretly wanting to do exactly what you are doing!!!

Glad to hear all is well with you!

Have a great day all!!

Kathy :flower:

Well, I have to confess, that my original idea was to try BWI concierge because it would be a hop, skip, and a jump away from BCV for our luggage to travel, but when my TA checked out prices AKL was lots cheaper than BWI, especially with the group rate she could offer, and that's the main reason we landed at AKL. But you are exactly right Valentine, this way we get to say "hi" to everyone and let them know how very much we are looking forward to our August trip. Additionally, the kids will get to see the lodge and decide if it's a place to which they would like to return.

And, indeed, come hang out with us anytime!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[RickinNYC]

Poking my head in to say "howdy"!

[Viki]

Poking my head in to say "howdy"!

Hey, Rick, you're getting close to your next trip to the World. Where are you guys staying and what are you going to be up to? Inquiring minds want to know!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[joanjett1976]

:earboy2: Hey everybody!

I am swamped at work (pilot season on tv!) yet juggling planning for DL Paris and WDW.

86 Days until WDW and I made my ADR's over the weekend.
Dec 30: San Angell Inn
Dec 31: Sci Fi Dine In
Dec 31: Brown Derby
Jan 1st: Coral Reef
Jan 1st: Artist Point
Jan 2nd:Ohana (Stitch character breakfast)
Jan 2nd: California Grill
Jan 3rd: Boma
Jan 3rd: Jiko
Jan 4th: Boma (yup, again! Love the pressed cofee, omelets and bobotie)

Back to work :earboy2:

[Saxton]

Hi everbody! I'll be down on 10/22 for the Food & Wine Festival, staying at BWV. Viki - I love AKL. I've never stayed there but I usually try to stop by to have a drink and relax. My ex and I had dinner in Boma and it was great.

Sue

[SparklieSunShine]

I'm glad to see the thread is still going.

Valentine- I am sorry to see that the relationship with this girl didn't work out, but I'm glad you found out early on so it didn't have to drag out. Hopefully this will give you the chance to meet someone better. :)

Viki- I can't wait to see what your experience is at that hotel with the conceirge. I have been wanting to do the AKL so I am excited to hear about your trip.

I am starting the countdown. Woohoo! I see that Sue is going to be there at the same time as me. :sunny:

I have all my reservations made. Everything is done. Now I just have to wait....and possibly buy a bathing suit and some lighter clothing.

[Valentine]

:cool1:

So happy to see all of the gang!!! :banana: :banana:

Kathy

[PeterPanFanWDW]

Hey all - sorry work has been keeping us busy lately.

We went to MNSSHP this past weekend - loved the fireworks. Sorry if we missed anyone, we are still around just trying to keep up with everything.

Hope all is well with everyone.

PPF :jester:

[True North]

Hi Everyone! I'm new here, but this looked like the safest thread to post this question. I have been trying to figure out how gay friendly Disney actually is. Just being on the DIS there is so much diversity, but their seems to be a large Christian right group, that tends to not be the most supportive of gay rights. Also, Florida is in the southern USA, which I know is not the same at all as my location of Montreal in Canada. At the same time I saw a thread that had a poll showing the majority of DIS voters suport same sex marriage.

I know some places its better to not showcase your sexuality. I don't mean making out in public, but rather how accepting would it be for 2 dads and their kids. It's just something I haven't been able to figure out.

[nordkin]

We are two moms with three kids that have gone to WDW every year for the past 12 years and have never encountered a problem. The same is true for the cruise line. As a matter of fact in June 2004 Disney sponsored a Family Pride Coalition Conference at Coronodo Springs with discounted rates for the hotel and it was well attended. It was an awesome experience and we all felt very welcomed. Even my mother, who attended with us, commented on how accepting everyone was. There was a difference in the conference itself from the Family Week activities in Ptown in that it was smaller and not as openly gay as Ptown, but overall we have always had a wonderful time at all the Disney locations.

[joanjett1976]

True North-

Love the Fraggle rock, looooove that another Montrealer is on the boards. Would love to know more about you!

[mickeyfan1]

Hi Everyone! I'm new here, but this looked like the safest thread to post this question. I have been trying to figure out how gay friendly Disney actually is. Just being on the DIS there is so much diversity, but their seems to be a large Christian right group, that tends to not be the most supportive of gay rights. Also, Florida is in the southern USA, which I know is not the same at all as my location of Montreal in Canada. At the same time I saw a thread that had a poll showing the majority of DIS voters suport same sex marriage.

I know some places its better to not showcase your sexuality. I don't mean making out in public, but rather how accepting would it be for 2 dads and their kids. It's just something I haven't been able to figure out.

If you and your parner and your kids go to WDW, how would anyone know if you were gay or hetero? Unless y'all were swappin' spit or hanging all over each other, you would like like any other dads and kids. I don't think you would have any problems at WDW if you behaved as you would expect other to behave, like you said. I have seen many men with kids in the parks. I don't know if they were married and the wife was at the spa or not with them, I don't know if they were divorced and it was their turn to have the kids, I don't know anything just by seeing them in the parks. I have seen lots of men in the parks with out kids too, and it never occured to me that they might be a gay couple, just as it never occured to me that they might be 2 guys that like Disney. Sadly, I know that not everyone see things the way I do, and you are correct about the more vocal right anmd christian support on the DIS, but remember there are all kinds of people in the world. If you take your kids to WDW with or with out another man who may or may not be your partner and may or may not have any kids, there will be at least someone who thinks that there is something wrong, even tho they have no personal knowledge of your situation.

WDW is probably one of the most diverse areas in the tourism world, I am willing to bet that if you and your partner and the kids go, it won't cause any odd looks. The majority of people at WDW are there to have a good time, and don't really pay attention to what is around them anyway. Hey, maybe I will see you there one day, the light bulb will go on, and I will think "Hey, that might be the guy who was worried about beong in WDW with his family." But knowing how I am usually not paying attention to the crowds around me, I don't think it will happen.

PS, there are a lot of Gay and Lesbian Cast Memners in WDW, too.

[Viki]

Hi Everyone! I'm new here, but this looked like the safest thread to post this question. I have been trying to figure out how gay friendly Disney actually is. Just being on the DIS there is so much diversity, but their seems to be a large Christian right group, that tends to not be the most supportive of gay rights. Also, Florida is in the southern USA, which I know is not the same at all as my location of Montreal in Canada. At the same time I saw a thread that had a poll showing the majority of DIS voters suport same sex marriage.

I know some places its better to not showcase your sexuality. I don't mean making out in public, but rather how accepting would it be for 2 dads and their kids. It's just something I haven't been able to figure out.

Hi! Welcome! Glad you found us. My DP (partner) and I are DVC members and certified disney addicts, plus I have lots of immediate family in the Orlando area that I don't see unless I fly down there (don't get me started!!!), so DP and I make quite a few visits. And it's not just the two of us, we have two adopted African American teens (we're caucasian) that we have raised since infancy and I'm pretty sure that you couldn't miss the fact that we're a family, if not exactly the majority's definition of such.
;)

We're all affectionate with each other in all the "normal" ways and although I don't explicitly recall it, I'm pretty sure that DP and I have held hands, hugged, or given each other a peck on the cheek (but, hey, no spit!!!).

All of which is to say that we do all of that and have never had a problem at WDW - OTOH don't ask me about Phillies games :rotfl2:

In fact, it may be true that gay CM have at times interacted with us more. At least that's what we've imagined.

Still, everything you say is true and while I haven't been to PT since before we adopted the kids (I am getting sooooo old), WDW is no PT. It is family oriented and I always assume that family orientation includes my family. :love:

PS Although back in the day, I loved PT, and we may have to visit again someday!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[True North]

If you and your parner and your kids go to WDW, how would anyone know if you were gay or hetero? Unless y'all were swappin' spit or hanging all over each other, you would like like any other dads and kids. I don't think you would have any problems at WDW if you behaved as you would expect other to behave, like you said. I have seen many men with kids in the parks. I don't know if they were married and the wife was at the spa or not with them, I don't know if they were divorced and it was their turn to have the kids, I don't know anything just by seeing them in the parks. I have seen lots of men in the parks with out kids too, and it never occured to me that they might be a gay couple, just as it never occured to me that they might be 2 guys that like Disney. Sadly, I know that not everyone see things the way I do, and you are correct about the more vocal right anmd christian support on the DIS, but remember there are all kinds of people in the world. If you take your kids to WDW with or with out another man who may or may not be your partner and may or may not have any kids, there will be at least someone who thinks that there is something wrong, even tho they have no personal knowledge of your situation.

WDW is probably one of the most diverse areas in the tourism world, I am willing to bet that if you and your partner and the kids go, it won't cause any odd looks. The majority of people at WDW are there to have a good time, and don't really pay attention to what is around them anyway. Hey, maybe I will see you there one day, the light bulb will go on, and I will think "Hey, that might be the guy who was worried about beong in WDW with his family." But knowing how I am usually not paying attention to the crowds around me, I don't think it will happen.

PS, there are a lot of Gay and Lesbian Cast Memners in WDW, too.


Thanks for the info Mickeyfan! I guess I was more interested in if people we talk to ask. Example, the always popular "Where's mom?" or "which one of you is the dad?" We have never lied about that sort of stuff infront of my son, and have no intention to start. (I know, he is one and doesn't understand, but still, it's the principle of the thing.) At the same time this is our first trip over the border, so it's just good to be prepaired. A trip to Disney should be a wonderful time so I just don't want any suprises!

Also, off topic, but is it normal to call your special other your partner around here? I don't know, I just found it sounding so... ummm... profesional! I guess for me becuase Will and I are fairly young, and laws are diffrent in Canada, but he was my boyfriend, and for the past 2 years my husband. Do most same-sex couples go by partner?

[True North]

Viki: Thanks for all the advice, one small problem, I have no idea what PT is. I have been trying to figure it out what this non-familt place could be! Maybe I need to give it a visit! :p

joanjett1976 - Wonderful to see another Montrealer! On behalf of both Joanjett1976 and I, I want to invite everyone to visit Montreal. Living in the arguably most accepting city in North America is something that makes me smile everyday.

[joanjett1976]

joanjett1976 - Wonderful to see another Montrealer! On behalf of both Joanjett1976 and I, I want to come invite everyone to visit Montreal. Living in the arguably most accepting city in North America is something that makes me smile everyday.

I second that motion! Come visit :wave:

I just completed my reservation for DL Paris Oct 21-24. Living on the edge, I know. I usually plan months and months in advance...Will take loads od pics.

[Viki]

Viki: Thanks for all the advice, one small problem, I have no idea what PT is. I have been trying to figure it out what this non-familt place could be! Maybe I need to give it a visit! :p

joanjett1976 - Wonderful to see another Montrealer! On behalf of both Joanjett1976 and I, I want to invite everyone to visit Montreal. Living in the arguably most accepting city in North America is something that makes me smile everyday.

Oh, I'm sorry. PT- Provincetown, MA - VERY gay friendly, really gay-run, city on the tip of Cape Cod!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[chele3796]

:wave2: Count us as another family that has gone many times and has never encountered even a raised eyebrow, let alone any unpleasant comments. Honestly, like the PP mentioned, I don't think anyone was even paying attention.

[SparklieSunShine]

I'm still waiting to see how me and my SO are imbraced down there. I'll let you know how it went when we return which will be November 4th. :cool1:

As far as the whole partner thing goes. Me and the mrs. don't really use that term. We have been together for almost 5 years and would be married if we believed in it or it was legal. I guess it is because I hear the word partner all the time being thrown around is business and it seems cold and formal to me so I don't like using, but I know a lot of people who do. On here I use SO for significant other because I think people on message boards prefer things to be short and sweet. Everywhere else online I usually just call her the mrs. lol.

From what I have read here though Disney seems to be a fine vacation choice for same-sex couples and I look forward to relaxing and being myself.

[mickeyfan1]

Goodness, somethings are confusing, eh? Now as to the question of where's mom, well she is at home, we don't travel together would be a great answer. And which one of you is the dad, we both are. Then move on to another subject. ANyone asking more personal questions than that - the answer is "I'll forgive you for asking if you'll forgive me for answering".

As far as the partner thing, I tend to say partner unless I am told differently. A very close frind of mine is an a commited relationshiop and she calls her partner her wife, so I call her the same thing. She (my friend) is also called the wife by the other. I also have friends who refer to each other as husband and wife, so I go with that, too. I think that it's up to the couple, and as long as they are together and happy, it's all good.

[wdwjunkie2005]

My partner of eight years and I got married when it became legal in Massachusetts in '04. I refer to her as my spouse, but then people (usually customers where I work) say, "Oh, what does HE do?" I tell them I'm married to a woman. They don't really say anything then. We have been hesitant to use "wife," but have started to and it's beginning to sound "normal."

We went to THE WORLD in January for our belated honeymoon and were treated no different than anyone else.

[Viki]

I think partner sounds cold too, but I use it because lover sounds too hot :rotfl2: and is really no one's business! :Pinkbounc

Neither spouse nor wife does it for me either.

One of my friends and colleagues, out of political support for lesbians and gays who can't marry, always refers to her male spouse as her partner and if anyone else does otherwise she corrects them and tells them why!

As for our roles as parents, we're both the "Moms."

[SparklieSunShine]

I knew a woman who did that who worked at a collage I attend. I always thought that was so great. (refered to her "husband" as her her partner I mean)

[Viki]

Our August trip is meandering out of control! :rotfl2:

First it was four nights standard, four nights concierge. Then it was 8 nights concierge. And now, because my DP was having a tough time booking a Saturday flight for our Dec trip (a situation which caused us to add one night to that trip at - where else- AKL), we've just gone ahead and added another night on to our August trip, so now it's 9 nights AKL concierge!!! :cool1:

And to tell the truth - after I set that up, she looks at me and says, "I'm not sure I can wait that long," and I think - to myself - how can I get a quick weekend - maybe at the Poly - in between Dec and August. Sheesh. :rotfl2:

On other matters, my teenage daughter is very excited, Rick and company, because for a friend's birthday, she and a group of her friends are getting picked up at 3 PM this afternoon, driven to NYC, and setting sail on a dinner boat. I'm not sure she slept last night. Good for them.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

:rotfl: Your post made me laugh b/c I sooo completely do the same thing. This 7 day trip to Disney w/ dining plan at pop began as a short 3 day trip staying at a Days Inn off site. Then woosh! One thing lead to another. We almost went for the AKL this time, but we only decided to go in August so that didn't give us much time.
Our trip for next year is turning into much of the same and I had to take down the ticker b/c we keep changing our plans so until they are final I'm going to let it go. lol.

Still this will be our 1st vacation together ever so I'm not to sure what to expect. I think it is going to be fantastic. :earboy2:

Does anyone have any stories to share about there 1st vacations with there SO? I would love to hear them. :)

I hope everyone is well. :goodvibes

[SeattleRedBear]

Also, off topic, but is it normal to call your special other your partner around here? I don't know, I just found it sounding so... ummm... profesional! I guess for me becuase Will and I are fairly young, and laws are diffrent in Canada, but he was my boyfriend, and for the past 2 years my husband. Do most same-sex couples go by partner?
Even though it sounds corporate, I think partner is probably standard american usage. Husband/wife is not a correct term in any except in the three states where your relationship can be legally recognized (unless you go out of the country to get married) and spouse always begs the gender question with the person asking always getting it wrong (with the accompanying embarassed silence). Plus I think of spouse as the label on a form, not a word I use in everyday conversation.

Personally, with gay or gay-friendly people I use "husbear" (I know it's really geeky, but you know, a lot of us are geeks). In other situations, I'll use the word partner.

And I don't know...I just think there's something strange about a 50-year-old (straight or gay) having a "boyfriend" (unless he really is a boy toy :earboy2: ).

[SeattleRedBear]

No, not Christopher Street! Husbear & I are going to DL at the end of the month to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday. Anyone from the list going to be there??

[True North]

Yeah, "boyfriend" sounds wierd with older people. I'm lucky to legaly say husband and be correct. It gets ride of the whole relationship part, and "coming out" part all in one easy word. Partner is more common for both straight and gay people here so it doesn't help that way. Also, because same-sex marriage is still pretty new here in Canada, I tend to get a lot of "oh wow! Congratulations!" with general excitment. I don't tend to get to tired of that. :)

[Viki]

Yeah, "boyfriend" sounds wierd with older people. I'm lucky to legaly say husband and be correct. It gets ride of the whole relationship part, and "coming out" part all in one easy word. Partner is more common for both straight and gay people here so it doesn't help that way. Also, because same-sex marriage is still pretty new here in Canada, I tend to get a lot of "oh wow! Congratulations!" with general excitment. I don't tend to get to tired of that. :)

No, I wouldn't get tired of it very quickly either. If the USA is going to do this state by state, however, I've got a long wait, because PA will be back at the back of that line.
;)

We discussed it way earlier in the thread, but I'm still curious to know what WDW's policy and practice will be with regard to renewing wedding vows, now that other countries and states within the US are making gay weddings legal. On the wedding question, they've got a nice little cover - no marriages on site without a FLA license, But on the renewal question, the license wouldn't matter. Unfortunately, because we don't have the first the second isn't something we can question for our anniversary trip in August. I checked out the website on renewals and it offered no policy that I could see.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Viki]

I second that motion! Come visit :wave:

I just completed my reservation for DL Paris Oct 21-24. Living on the edge, I know. I usually plan months and months in advance...Will take loads od pics.


Keep us in the loop about your plans - I'd love to hear more about what you're learning about the Paris Park, where you all are staying, what you're going to do and, of course, the full trip report when you back!



:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

Perhaps one of us could call someone who would plan the vow renewals and ask for the policy and see what can be done. I really don't see how they could not allow it. I also wonder if it has ever been done before.

Oh and bear I will be at Disney at the end of the month. :)

[joanjett1976]

Keep us in the loop about your plans - I'd love to hear more about what you're learning about the Paris Park, where you all are staying, what you're going to do and, of course, the full trip report when you back!



:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Hi Viki-

I booked separate park/hotel tickets as it was a huge money saver. 3 Day park Hopper + Holiday Inn, which is quite close and has a cute lite circus theme. You can get some photos here: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/350/fr/hpt/PARDI

Initially I was looking into staying at Cheyenne on site but with my option, I am saving over 400$.

I have not had that much time to plan in advance, unfortunately (very unlike me, i tell ya) as I have been swamped with work. This little trip to DL has fallen onto my lap because I am leaving for Cannes this Saturday to attend a four day television industry convention. I am skipping out on the last day, hopping a train to DL and flying home three days later.

Bought a book and will read it on the plane and do most of my planning there! To make matters worse, one of my wisom tooth has left me looking like a squirrel and medicated. The swelling will be gone in time for the Photopass opportunities...but I will not be able to indulge in the French wines and champagnes pirate:

Have a good week everyone!

[RickinNYC]

Hey folks! Check out my countdown! Woo hoo! Two more weeks and I can leave this cold weather behind for eleven days in WDW!!!!

Also, thought I'd jump in on the whole "partner" discussion. I hate using the word "lover", it sounds kinda tacky in my mind. Lends a bit of seediness to anotherwise loving relationship. Most I know use the word and I hate it. It just reminds me of some greasy looking guy and an over made up floozy. "He/She is my lover." Yick.

As for boyfriend, it's just kinda... diminishing of the relationship. Sure, if you're together for a couple of years and you don't live together, boyfriend or girlfriend is cool But otherwise, I don't like it.

As for using the word "husband," I just can't do it. It makes me snicker like a ten year who saw his first Playboy.

So we use the word "partner." Admittedly, it does sound clinical to me. Took me a while to get used to it because it always felt like I was referring to a business arrangement. But its the only word that seems most appropriate to me.

Oh, and Joe and I have been together for 15 years as of this coming 10/15!

On a side note, I was out with friends for brunch the other day, followed by cocktails at a local joint. I was sitting to the side with some friends and guys kept taking the seat next to me, chatting away. All in good harmless fun. When the conversation would go over to "So, do you have a boyfriend?" or "You must have a boyfriend, huh?" I always smiled and answered yep, and would tell them how long we'd been together and poof! They would vanish like a mosquito in a bug zapper. Or they'd give me a look, mouth open, eyes staring at me suspiciously, like I stole their wallet or something. Good times! And not one free drink. (shrug) Go figure!

[SparklieSunShine]

Hey folks! Check out my countdown! Woo hoo! Two more weeks and I can leave this cold weather behind for eleven days in WDW!!!

I just realised that we are going to be in Disney at the same time. :cool1:

I find lover to be a rather seedy term myself. I have never even thought to use it in conversation with others.

[joanjett1976]

Here's a new subject for our lovely thread (who, by the way, has grown so much, we almost need our very own logo!):Has anyone ever read Queens In The kingdom or Tinker Belles & Evil Queens?

[SparklieSunShine]

No I haven't. I have never ever heard of it. Is it a book?

[joanjett1976]

Sean Griffin wrote Thinker Belles & Evil Queens, and it is bileld as an analysis of Disney & Gay Culture and where they intertwine.

Jeffrey Epstein started Gay Days and his Queens In The Kingdom is a WDW travel guide destined for gay visitors.

These two titles have been dwelling in my amazon wish list for a while now and was considering purchasing them this month. Any reviewers out here?

[Viki]

.

Jeffrey Epstein started Gay Days and his Queens In The Kingdom is a WDW travel guide destined for gay visitors.

Any reviewers out here?

I did read Jeffrey's and I enjoyed it. I remember laughing and picking up a few tidbits here and there. Aside from that I can't offer much more because shortly after reading it, I passed it on to my friends who are joining us in Dec, as one more piece of propaganda which might turn their heads (in favor of the Land of the Sacred Mouse). I also sent them my copy of the newest DVC DVD. I haven't heard feedback from them on either.

So, who's the artist with the gifts for a logo???
:rolleyes:

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Viki]

That little guy rolling his eyes was suppossed to come after my friends not getting back to me on how Jeffrey's book or the DVC DVD had gotten them some of the old time Disney religion, not after who might be gifted, and addicted, enough to draw up a logo!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[joanjett1976]

[QUOTE=Viki]I did read Jeffrey's and I enjoyed it. I remember laughing and picking up a few tidbits here and there. Aside from that I can't offer much more because shortly after reading it, I passed it on to my friends who are joining us in Dec, as one more piece of propaganda which might turn their heads (in favor of the Land of the Sacred Mouse). I also sent them my copy of the newest DVC DVD. I haven't heard feedback from them on either.
QUOTE]

I hear ya' Viki! We took our 'mens' (as we refer to our closest friends, a long time gay male couple) last summer. One was wild eyed and enthusiastic, the other loved the big rides but could not handle parades, tiki birds or It's A Small World. Ya win some, ya lose some...

Anyone else have a DVC DVD they'd like to part with? Unfortunately they do not ship those out here and was looking into a share in the future.

[the urbanation]

Hey everyone!

I finally registered for the Disboards after finding this thread! It's great! My boi and I are heading down to the World at the end of this month for our first trip together! We are so excited! He is a huge Disneyboi and I am kind of obsessed with it. I think I might like Disney more than I like boys!

Well...no, probably not. :love2:

I'm very much looking forward to PI as well, as my last trip was my first since turning 21, but alas, my sister was too tired to go, and I wasn't going to go alone. I'm looking forward to hearing about any tips anyone has, and getting to know everyone!

[joanjett1976]

Your first post! Congrats...

Pleasure Island may not be a hip West Hollywood hotspot, but is fun nonetheless. Expect a very mixed crowd: gawking families, local teens, parents running wild, adults being kids and some stray cast members.

I am not usually one for 70's-80's nostalgia but found 8Trax to be lots of fun. A lot of dancing (completely devoid of self-conscience!) and no judging!

Have fun and don,t hesitate to ask if you have any planning questions pirate:

[the urbanation]

Merci beacoup pour le bienvenu, JJ!

Je crois pas que j'aurai un tas de question sur la préparation, comme j'étudiais Disney depuis l'age de 14 ans comme un moine étudie le bible!

Mes questions sont ceux de l'aspect <<gai>> de WDW - et bien sûr pour faire des amis!

[joanjett1976]

urban-

quel français excellent! tu trouveras que plusieurs 'castmembers' sont gais et seront très gentils avec vous!!

throughout all these posts, i think i completely forgot to formally introduce myself, real name and all:
i am genevieve. :earsgirl:

[SparklieSunShine]

Hello Urbanation!

Hmm....Me and the mrs. have been considering going to PI, but we heard Thursday was the good day to go if your gay, but we won't be able to go on Thursday. I was wondering if we should skip out. She also will not be 21 until 2 days after we return.

I wish I could read french. lol.

[the urbanation]

Wow, another welcome already!

You're making me feel so at home-o! :p LOL

(edit: i tried to type the ACTUAL word above and it starred me out! LOL)

We are going to be staying at POP from Oct 30-Nov 5 and we are planning on going to PI a few times:

1: We are going to be visiting "Dance the Frght Away" for Halloween on Halloween night.
2: We want to go to gay night on Thursday Nov 3. 'cause, well...we're gay.
3: we have tix to see The Bravery (WOOT) on Friday at HoB and we'll probably hop around a bit before or after (or both LOL).

So i think I'm just going to get the PI AP with guest, and my boo can tag along as my guest. (If he's good...)

(okay even if he's bad.)

(okay, especially if he's bad.)

[Viki]

I do not "quelle francais excellent" :), but I studied french for four years in high school and I kid myself that I can still, after all these many long years, sometimes pick out a word or two! Do it again! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

And often!!!

And welcome urban! It''s great to have you with us.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Saxton]

Joanjett - Cannes for work and then onto DL Paris ... I'm very jealous!! The best I can hope for is to have some French food & a bordeaux at the Wine & Food Festival and pretend that I'm there.

Urbanation - another Buffalonian/Disney fanatic, very cool! I'll be down just before you guys (Oct. 22-29). It looks like it's good timing since the weather is getting colder here (what a shock!).

Sue

[Valentine]

Hey everyone,. WOWOWOOWOWOW 2 whole pages since I last checked in!!!

Okay... Genevieve... I have a DVC DVD if you want it.. you can PM me your address and I will be happy to send it on to you.... I ordered it recently before I bought into DVC.... I am sure I could even call my rep and ask for a more updated recent one if they have it and they would send one... just let me know!

Everyone else.. enjoy your trips.. I am soooo jealous.... but I am excited for you! Catch ya later!


Kathy

[the urbanation]

Genvieve

I visited DLP a few years ago for the Millenium-

I stayed at Hotel Cheyenne and had an incroyable time! Have you been before? I was there while they were building Studios, I can't wait to return!
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Genvieve,

Moi, j'ai visité DLP il été à pue prés 5 ans pour le millenaire-

J'ai fait mon séjour à Hôtel Cheyenne - c'était nickel! T'as déja visité? J'ai vu la construction des Studios Walt Disney - j'veux bien revenir avec grande anticipation!

[Viki]

Hey everyone,. WOWOWOOWOWOW 2 whole pages since I last checked in!!!

Okay... Genevieve... I have a DVC DVD if you want it.. you can PM me your address and I will be happy to send it on to you.... I ordered it recently before I bought into DVC.... I am sure I could even call my rep and ask for a more updated recent one if they have it and they would send one... just let me know!

Everyone else.. enjoy your trips.. I am soooo jealous.... but I am excited for you! Catch ya later!


Kathy

Valentine - I don't mean to be pesky, but have you written up your latest trip report yet? We'd love to read it!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

Urbanation- Awesome we will be at Pop at the same time. I'm glad we won't be the only ones gaying up the place. lol.

Wow all this french is making me wish I could speak more than one language. lol.

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Did anyone figure out who we would have to call about the vow renewal thing. I work in an office so I could call at anytime...unless someone else would like to. I am so curious about their responce and I wonder if it is allowed if anyone has ever done it before.




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EDIT- Hey, Just wondering, how did I become a mouseketeer?

[bubie2.5]

:wave2: Hi Urbanation!

Valentine: :) stop making us wait... more trip reports or we'll ban you from this thread. ;)

[True North]

Okay gays, time for some stereotypical help! I have been spending way too much time reading all the threads on this site, and planing a wholesome family vacation. I got hooked looking at those matching homemade tee-shirts. Now, as much as I like them, there is no way that these two gay, twenty-something dads are going to have the same shirt on, never mind with the exact same Mickey picture on them. Any ideas???

[wdwjunkie2005]

3: we have tix to see The Bravery (WOOT) on Friday at HoB and we'll probably hop around a bit before or after (or both LOL).

I love The Bravery! I've never seen them live, though. :cool1:
Oh, and welcome to the DIS, The Gay Edition! Maybe we can get a forum started?

[Saxton]

True North - you could design your own shirts and make each one just a bit different. Disney Inkshop (http://www.zazzle.com/collections/disneyinkshop/) will let you create almost anything ... of course, it will cost you!


Sue

[Viki]

Okay gays, time for some stereotypical help! I have been spending way too much time reading all the threads on this site, and planing a wholesome family vacation. I got hooked looking at those matching homemade tee-shirts. Now, as much as I like them, there is no way that these two gay, twenty-something dads are going to have the same shirt on, never mind with the exact same Mickey picture on them. Any ideas???

Oh, my, you found me out!
:rotfl2:

I almost made up a special batch of sweatshirts, with pooh and piglet frolicking amidst christmas greens, for our whole group, consisting of two lesbians, two gay men, and two teens. A revolt in the making (so to speak). Good thing I came to my senses.:rolleyes:
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[True North]

Saxton: Thanks for the site! I kind of like the idea of the baseball shirts. (I guess they are called reglan shirts.) They can have diffrent pictures, numbers, but the same colour and style. That could look cool I think? I guess I will have to run it by Will. I don't know how I ended up on the "Cooking, Crafting, and Scrapping" anyways... Damn these adictive boards!

Viki: Sorry to bust you! I would have wore the shirts if you made one for me, but "pooh and piglet frolicking amidst christmas greens"? Hmmm..... I might have tride to fight you on it a little. :)

[the urbanation]

Hey True!

I would be happy to help you design whatever you're looking for (I am a graphic designer by trade), so anything you like, let me know! I'll be designing for our trip as well!

Wether or not he likes it, Jeff *is* wearing at "it's my birthday" shirt on November 3!!!!

[Valentine]

OH My.. I am getting very nervous now!! LOL!! No ... actually I haven't done my trip report yet.... I have been sooooo busy.. Just finished a production of Smokey Joe's cafe.. and I am in the middle of Seussical.. and Little Shop... so... I have been a little preoccupied! But.. since I have a demand for them.. I will make an attempt to get them going VERY soon.. I promise! LOL!!


Please dont ban me
Kathy :scared1: :worried: :sad:

[True North]

Hey urban!

Thanks for that offer! Right now, I think my problem is I don't know what I am looking for. Trying to figure out something stylish yet Disney is not a strong point for me. I would love to see what you come up with for your trip!

[RickinNYC]

Urbanation and Sparklie, how's it going guys and gals!

Joe and I will be at WDW 10/26 - 11/5. Perhaps we can all meet at PI and have a gay old time? Be great to meet up!

If so, send me a PM!

[Saxton]

OH My.. I am getting very nervous now!! LOL!! No ... actually I haven't done my trip report yet.... I have been sooooo busy.. Just finished a production of Smokey Joe's cafe.. and I am in the middle of Seussical.. and Little Shop... so... I have been a little preoccupied! But.. since I have a demand for them.. I will make an attempt to get them going VERY soon.. I promise! LOL!!


Please dont ban me
Kathy :scared1: :worried: :sad:


Kathy,

I'm not going to nag you about your trip report but I am curious about what you do for a living. I love musicals - I used to have season's tickets to the Broadway series at Shea's (a local theater) but I had to give them up because I was travelling so much for work. See ... not one comment about the overdue trip report!

Sue

[joanjett1976]

hey urban-

Have a good time shimmying to the bravery. They were at my work yesterday, doing a live interview. There never seems to be any good bands playing at HOB whenever I am at WDW. I still like to eat there nonetheless, the Lynchburg Lemonade kinda sneaks up on you...

I have never been to DL Paris, this will be my first time. They are constructing a TOT but it is scheduled to open only in 2007 I believe :confused3 Too bad, it's my favoritest ride.

We can have Gay Dis board french lessons upon my return everyone!

[Viki]

We can have Gay Dis board french lessons upon my return everyone!

Je suis going to hold you to that!!!
:rotfl2:

(You can see the work you've got cut out for tu/vous)!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Saxton]

Are we really popular? Has anyone noticed how many views our thread has (8900 right now)? It's much higher than other in the Adults and Solo category. I guess that means we're a hit ... either that or a lot of people are curious.

[Viki]

Perhaps wondering just how wild a time queer folk can have at WDW ;)

Of course, about as wild as it's gotten for my family at WDW over 16 visits is park hopping to the point where our 9-year old daughter BEGGED us to stop and rest and then got sick to make sure we did! That stopped us!

Of course, now armed with all my new info about PI (especially on Thursday nights), blessed that the kids have made it to their late teens, having read a few posts care of the WDW lushes (woo-hoo, let's hear it for dirty martinis with bleu-cheese stuffed olives, my new favorite drink and quite a step up from my usual margaritas), and companioned by two adult male friends from OK, I think we're going to kick up this whole WDW trip thing! :goodvibes

[Viki]

Let me also add that despite some real life-long reservations, with the encouragement of some of the folk on our thread, I am actively researching the idea of WDW cruising (on big boats in the ocean!). We can't join up with the group of you that are already booked for what sounds like a great Sept 2006 cruise (we'll just be back from our WDW anniversary trip and on our way to the mountains of VA with family), but sometime before or after that is a possibility.

I hope all of those motion sickness remedies REALLY work!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Valentine]

Kathy,

I'm not going to nag you about your trip report but I am curious about what you do for a living. I love musicals - I used to have season's tickets to the Broadway series at Shea's (a local theater) but I had to give them up because I was travelling so much for work. See ... not one comment about the overdue trip report!

Sue

LOL!! Thanks Sue!

Actually.. my "Real" Job (the one that pays the bills) is I am an Allstate insurance Rep.... See.. boring!! LOL!! But my real passion is my Nightime Gig.. I Sing/Act/Dance/Direct/Choreograph/Produce/Stage Manage...You name it.. I do it... I am a member of Many local theatre groups.. and I get hired by several of our local schools to produce their theatrical productions. So... that is it in a nutshell... I have to say.. most people say they want to be "famous" and on "Broadway".. but I have to say.. honestly, I am not one of the those people.. SURE.. the money would be FABULOUS.. but the satisfaction I get from working with all the kids whose lives I touch.. and sometimes change... is sooooooo much more satisfying to me. These kids are Great... I love to see them just light up when they "get it".. I had a dance rehearsal tonight.. and I try to allow the kids to have some input when I work in small groups.. I ask for their opinions,.. and I let them choreograph some of the stuff.. and they just LOVE it.. they leave my rehearsals feeling so proud of themselves.. it is great to see.... So... that.. is what I do... Hey.. here is another Topic to discuss..

What does everyone do?

Next?

[joanjett1976]

So... that.. is what I do... Hey.. here is another Topic to discuss..

What does everyone do?

Next?

Good idea Valentine: this is very exciting, like grown up show and tell.

I'll kick it off: I am Head Of Acquisitions for a french speaking music television station. pirate:

Who's next?

[SparklieSunShine]

Rick- Let me know if you don't get that pm.

Viki- I think you should totally go one one of this Disney Cruises. I have been on a few and loved every second of it. The trip this year was supposed to be a cruise, but since we were short on time we had to change our plans. Also where did you get that Dirty Martini. I am going to have to try that.

JoanJett- I can't wait for the french lessons. lol.

Valentine & JoanJett -You both have such important sounding jobs! I mainly work as a secretary/personal assistant at an alarm company. That pays the bills and allows me to go on vacations. My second job is at a Sunglass Hut where I use my discount liberally and catch up on my reading because people don't really buy sunglasses at night when I work.

:)

Next?

[the urbanation]

Currently I am working at a newspaper in Buffalo, NY as a Graphic Designer i the Creative Services Department. I work on designing the advertisements that run in the newspaper as well as help to develop our special sections and supplemental publications.

I just had my 1st special section that I got to do myself run in The Buffalo News on Thursday (do you get the paper, Saxton? Hmmmmmm?)!!

I am actually at work right now, and I think it's going to be a long, long day. A lot of political ads, what with it being Election season.

JJ- do you work for Musique Plus? I LOVE that station! Whenever I am visiting Montréal (not since October 2004, sadly) i watch it all of the time. And then i buy the CDs that I see. Last time it was Stéfie Shock (le Décor) and Marie-Mai (inoxydable).

[joanjett1976]

JJ- do you work for Musique Plus? I LOVE that station! Whenever I am visiting Montréal (not since October 2004, sadly) i watch it all of the time. And then i buy the CDs that I see. Last time it was Stéfie Shock (le Décor) and Marie-Mai (inoxydable).

Guilty as charged! If you want a peek, this is it: www.musiqueplus.com. Ah yes, Marie Mai was a finalist in the first edition of Star Académie, which is sorta like American Idol. That song 'Il faut Que Tu T'en Aille' is really catchy! She's super sweet too.

I am writing this from my office actually, really gotta get back on it, leave early, pack and catch my flight tomorrow. The I have an eight hour flight to study my guide to Dl Paris! :cheer2:

See you all in about two weeks!

[SparklieSunShine]

Have fun on your trip!

[Saxton]

Kathy - your 'hobby' sounds pretty impressive to me. I never had the nerve to get up on stage so I applaud anyone with talent & and guts.

Urbanation - I do read the News everyday ... sometimes in print butif I'm crunched for time I read it online. Let me know what is your work and I'll make sure I look for it!

I'm a geek for a living. I head up an IT department for a federal law enforcement agency. In fact, Urbanation and I work pretty close to each other ... both in downtown Buffalo and within walking distance of each other!!

[Viki]

Sparklie, "My second job is at a Sunglass Hut where I use my discount liberally and catch up on my reading because people don't really buy sunglasses at night when I work." LOL!!! That's very funny.

Genevieve: Have a great trip!

Work? I am an ordained Lutheran minister deployed by the Bishop's office to work with troubled congregations that have suffered some sort of misconduct or extraordinary level of conflict. I help them heal, get their acts together, get a new vision for the future, and move on. I also teach how to do this work all over the country - I'll be in Syracuse beginning the end of next week - and other topics more locally. It's good stuff and it allows me the time to plan and take vacations!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

Viki- Wow that sounds like it wouldn't get boring to easy. You would always be working with different people towards a different goal. Neat. :o)

[Viki]

Viki- Wow that sounds like it wouldn't get boring to easy. You would always be working with different people towards a different goal. Neat. :o)

That's it exactly. You could say I have a very short attention span, so this work suits me exactly! ;)

I get to meet all sorts of new folk every 18 months or so and the work is always changing. And, of course, as I age I find that teaching suits me more and more. It's great to be able to mid-wife others who are just coming along.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Viki]

Viki- I think you should totally go one one of this Disney Cruises. I have been on a few and loved every second of it. The trip this year was supposed to be a cruise, but since we were short on time we had to change our plans. Also where did you get that Dirty Martini. I am going to have to try that.

I am really, really thinking on the cruise, even talked to my chiropractor about it today and, as it turns out, his wife is a travel agent who specializes in cruises, so I might give her a call.

As for the dirty martini - I haven't made any yet but ever since reading about them on one of the threads (luscious/lushes???- they're a speciality at the WL bar, bleu-cheese stuffed olives floating in lots of vodka), I've been ordering them about town. The best so far has been at the Cheesecake Factory where they chill the glass - an absolute necessity, I think!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[SparklieSunShine]

Hmm....I think there is a Cheesecake Factory in King of Prussia. That isn't to far from me. I might have to hop over to the WL to try one while I'm at Disney.

[Viki]

Hmm....I think there is a Cheesecake Factory in King of Prussia. That isn't to far from me. I might have to hop over to the WL to try one while I'm at Disney.

OK, THAT'S exactly where I've had them twice (Cheesecake Factory at KOP, not WL) and my server has been named Ross (he is simply the best) and when are we having dinner together girlfriend, because that's only 30 minutes from us???

[Viki]

Joe and I will be at WDW 10/26 - 11/5. Perhaps we can all meet at PI and have a gay old time? Be great to meet up!

If so, send me a PM!

We can't meet up with you in WDW because you all are going too soon this year! But have you seen "Witches" yet? We'd love to put a mini DIS meet in NYC together around catching that play if you guys are into it.


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[True North]

joanjett1976: WHAT!?! You work for Musique Plus!?! That is the most exciting job I have heard! Even when I was an aglophone child I watched Musique Plus! Joanjett, you just keep sounding more exciting with every message.

Oh, and to answer the original question, I am a law student.

[SparklieSunShine]

OK, THAT'S exactly where I've had them twice (Cheesecake Factory at KOP, not WL) and my server has been named Ross (he is simply the best) and when are we having dinner together girlfriend, because that's only 30 minutes from us???

Oh my goodness do not even tempt me. lol. Any excuse to go to King of Prussia and I am soooooo there. :rotfl: It is only an hour and a half from me which of course when you live in the Pocono's is nothing! :sunny:

I have heard that play is really good. Enjoy you guys! (If and when you meet up) :teeth:

Have I ever mentioned I love this board?

[Saxton]

We can't meet up with you in WDW because you all are going too soon this year! But have you seen "Witches" yet? We'd love to put a mini DIS meet in NYC together around catching that play if you guys are into it.


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Viki - would you make us all wear matching sweatshirts? ;)

[Viki]

Viki - would you make us all wear matching sweatshirts? ;)

Yes! And if we make it around February we can have Piglet and Pooh romping in a field of Valentine hearts!!! :rotfl2:

(It's a good thing I crack myself up).

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[MickeyDee]

Ohmygoodness! How is it that I just NOW found all my gay peeps on the DIS? Hi, everyone!!! :cool1:

[Viki]

Ohmygoodness! How is it that I just NOW found all my gay peeps on the DIS? Hi, everyone!!! :cool1:

Hi MickeyDee, Welcome! I'm glad you found us. Pull up a seat and join us - we are a very friendly group!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[MickeyDee]

Hi MickeyDee, Welcome! I'm glad you found us. Pull up a seat and join us - we are a very friendly group!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Thanks so much! I've been getting a real kick out of reading this thread!

[the urbanation]

Genvieve- Bon voyage! Amuse-toi beaucoup! J'veux bien lire la raconte des aventures <<françaises>>!!!

Saxton! We should meet up for lunch sometime! I love Sue's Deli on Main at Theatre Place! Its got a great vegetarian selection! and it is easily accessible by Metro! That oh, so useful Metro in the B-Lo!

Welcome, MickeyDee! I'm purdee new here myself, too, and these home-os are the best!

I loooooooooove matrinis, but sadly they are one of (the few) things I don't like dirty (LOL). Plus I would never have the cheese-olives. I am an out-and-proud VEGAN!!!

Viki: Which play do you mean? Do you mean Wicked? about Glinda and the Wicked With of the West? If that's what you mean, It is AMAZING, and I have seen it, and would relish the chance to see it again! I know every word. (because I am just that gay) LOL!

[barrie]

Hi all! I don't post much but I read everyday. The dirty martinis drew me in - my favorite are dry with Sapphire gin and 2 blue cheese olives. One of the bars at Ceasars it Vegas makes the best in my memory!

I'm jealous of all you who live close enough to each other to visit. There aren't as many DISers out here in the Pacific Northwest.

I have 2 jobs really - one is with the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities. It's an advocacy organization. I am the "Communications Coordinator". Mostly what I do is writing, design and layout of their published materials.

My other job is working for the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. Have any of you heard of it or been there? I work on the operations crew for 5 weeks in the summer and then do misc work for the producer throughout the year.

My next visit to WDW is in November. I'll be there solo for the first time on the 15 and 16, then will be joined by my partner (my GF of 13 years) and Michigan friends for the 17-21. We're staying at SSR, another first. Too bad none of you will be there then. Barrie

[Valentine]

I would LOVE to get together for a NYC meet.. and WIcked sounds like a great idea... we would really have to plan ahead though.. it is a hard show to get tickets for on short notice.... but even just getting together and galavanting around the village would be great fun also!!... Pick a date when you will be around.. since I live here.. i am always around!! LOL!! I love to see the diversity of everyone's professions...

welcome to all the new folks!!! Spread the word around the boards.. whenever you see a "family member" let them know we are here!

Well.. what is everyone up to tonight?? I am just relaxing after spending the day rearranging furniture and purging my closets... I am making a bedroom for the little cutie in my siggie (my nephew). He stays with me at least one night a week.. and is just too long to fit in his pack and play anymore!! LOL!! Soooo time to move him to his brand new big boy Mickey Mouse bed!! YAY!! I will brainwash him!! LOL!!

So. now I am just dising and watching steel magnolias! LOL!! Anyone else>

?????

Kathy :)

[Viki]

Yes, I meant "Wicked"! That's the one. In the last year Gwen and I have seen "Pillowman" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?", and my last comment on both, which were wonderful but so DARK was that now I need some dancing girls - or at least some witches. We were going to try and get tickets for the holidays, but our friends who fly in just saw a Dallas performance of the show. It's playing here in Philiadephia, but I'd rather catch it in NYC and that would give some of us a chance to meet if, as Kath says, we could coordinate the date and get tickets.

Kathy - we just got home from an evening at Dorney Park which was all duded up for Halloween - we usually do this once/year and it was fun, with the extended family in tow, but now it's time for bed. I am soooo tired.

Sparklie- we have to do the Cheesecake Factory soon. Let's PM each other and set something up.

Barrie - welcome and thank you for the work you do. My kids have developmental disabilities and it's terrific that there are individuals and organizations advocating for them.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Saxton]

Urban - I love Sue's Deli... and not just because we share the same name! Lunch would be great. I already know that this week will be tough at work and then I head down to see the mouse on Saturday, so maybe in a few weeks.

It's great to see some new folks, welcome aboard!

Saturday morning I leave for my first stay at BWV. Work has been stressful lately and I just finalized plans to remodel my kitchen ... I really need to get away!! I'll be meeting up with some friends at the end of the week and we made reservations for lunch at Prime Time - I've never eaten there so I'm looking forward to it.

Count me in for NYC. I haven't been down there to see any shows in years so I'm definitely overdue.

[Saxton]

OK, who planned a party and didn't invite me?! :teeth:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=936816

[MickeyDee]

I'm so envious of anyone who has seen Wicked. My girlfriend and I are hardcore theatre buffs and haven't seen this one yet! It is playing here in Dallas, but I'm saving my moola for our anniversary trip to Vegas next month. Did I mention we haven't seen each other in almost a year? LOL We have seen a bootleg of Wicked, but shhh! Don't tell!

Speaking of musicals....has anyone seen Mamma Mia? We're looking at getting tickets for it in Vegas.

[True North]

Speaking of musicals....has anyone seen Mamma Mia? We're looking at getting tickets for it in Vegas.


I saw Mamma Mia when it was in Toronto and loved it. Well, to be honest, I haven't seen much theater so I don't have much to compair it too, but I had a great time none the less. Also, it stared Camilla Scott, which was Canada's answer to Ricky Lake in the early 90's. Minor Canadian celebrity? No way for me to say no!

[the urbanation]

I havent seen Mamma Mia, but I have heard nothing but good things! Might I suggest, if you are going to be in Vegas, you may want to try and get Tickets for "Avenue Q" at the Wynn Las Vegas? The show is the most hilarious and mind-blowing thing I have seen in a long time! I liked it better than "Wicked"! (And I LOVE Wicked!)

http://www.avenueq.com

Just be warned, though, it is QUITE outrageous, far from a show for kids - but an amazing experience! Just don't go if you're easily offended...

[lisaviolet]

Saw it when it was here in Toronto. Grab the tickets any chance you have. It was fantastic.

[RickinNYC]

We can't meet up with you in WDW because you all are going too soon this year! But have you seen "Witches" yet? We'd love to put a mini DIS meet in NYC together around catching that play if you guys are into it.


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

We actually saw Wicked in previews and loved it. I've never really been a B-way type but a friend of ours is and he keeps throwing tickets at us. We've seen Avenue Q, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Boy from Oz (BLECK!) and quite a few others in the past year or two.

As for an NYC meet, that sounds AWESOME and I'd love to be a part of it!

[Viki]

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As for an NYC meet, that sounds AWESOME and I'd love to be a part of it!

Awesome! We need to do this, whether it involves "Wicked" or not (since you guys have already seen it; I don't know if you all are up to seeing it again, or if we should plan on something else?), but let's take this off-thread so that we don't wander too far from the topic and get ourselves displaced!
;)

Who all is interested in this - A NYC gay-friendly thread mini Dis-meet sometime in the near future ? Let me know and I'll e-mail you.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Viki]

<<Based on the award-winning animated film, TARZAN® will debut on March 24, 2006, at the Richard Rodgers TheatreRichard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, as an extraordinary team of theater artists collaborate to bring this ageless tale to the stage as only Disney can.

Seven-time Grammy® Award winner PHIL COLLINS has expanded his original songs from the movie–including the Oscar®-winning "You'll Be in My Heart" and "Two Worlds"–into a complete theatre score. Tony® winner BOB CROWLEY directs, Tony® winner DAVID HENRY HWANG has adapted the story for the stage, and acclaimed choreographer MERYL TANKARD and aerial designer PICHON BALDINU ("De La Guarda") will help bring the world of TARZAN® to soaring life.>>

OOOOh, just after posting the above post, I opened my e-mail to find the following! Might be a good rallying point for a NYC Dis meet, don't ya think! Not a lot of dancing girls, but a whole lot of flying boys!

(I hope Genevieve is having a magical time in gay Paris!).

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[MickeyDee]

I would LOVE to see Avenue Q, but I let my gf choose, since this is our anniversary trip and I'm trying to be a doting girlfriend and I can't talk her into it! Plus she's been dying to see Mamma Mia for years. And better than Wicked? Whoa. I'll definitely have to run that review by her! Thanks so much!

[SparklieSunShine]

I'm jealous of all you who live close enough to each other to visit. There aren't as many DISers out here in the Pacific Northwest.


I am jealous of you! Portland, OR is my dream location of where to live. I have been trying to convince my So for the last two years. lol. I think all the vegan options are drawing her over to my side. Being a vegetarian in my town is not very fun. Welcome to the board!

Also welcome MickeyDee!

Geez I leave the office for the weekend I miss so much!

A NYC meet sounds great if I can get the SO to agree. lol. She is sooo worried that meeting on the internet is unsafe (which in many cases is true) but I keep telling her it's Disney and we aren't meeting in a dark alley or anything. lmao. We'll see how are meet goes in Disney. She is very nervous about that. I love plays though and I don't get to see them often at all. (I've only seen two) I would also love to galavant around NYC too. Fun fun!

Viki-I pmed you! (You probably know this by now.)

[wdwjunkie2005]

I just had to throw a couple pennies into the conversation:

I love "Wicked"! My DW and I saw it last September, when Idina Menzel was still in it, and we are now obsessed with seeing/hearing anything she does. The "Rent" movie comes out next month! Woo Hoo!

[SparklieSunShine]

The "Rent" movie comes out next month! Woo Hoo!

I can not wait until Rent comes out. I have been counting the days. :hourglass

[Viki]

I just had to throw a couple pennies into the conversation:

I love "Wicked"! My DW and I saw it last September, when Idina Menzel was still in it, and we are now obsessed with seeing/hearing anything she does. The "Rent" movie comes out next month! Woo Hoo!

We saw "Rent" about three years ago on Broadway and absolutely adored it. Likewise waiting for the movie to come out.

Anglela - Great to hear from you, I"ll be PMing you back ASAP.

Dirty Martini recipe: 3 1/2 ounces of your favorite vodka (I like Keitel)
1/2 ounce very dry vermouth
1/2 ounce olive juice
Shake together with ice, strain, and serve, preferably with an olive or two stuffed with bleu cheese!
I can't swear this is the same Dirty martini served at the Wilderness Lodge, but it ain't half bad!

Peace,
Viki

[SparklieSunShine]

uh oh our thread is starting to lag.

Viki-Thanks for putting up the recipe. I'll have to find the time to make some of those.

I have a little discussion topic which isn't anything special just something to get people talking.

What is your hands down favorite Disney movie?

Mine is Pete's Dragon. I don't really know why, I just love it!

[TomTO]

Here's an old one for ya ...

POLLYANNA (with Hayley Mills)

[lynn71092]

Muppet's Christmas Carol. :wave:

[wdwjunkie2005]

I have a few favs:

Animated: "Sleeping Beauty" (also my fav overall)

Live-Action: "The Parent Trap"

Animation/Live-Action hybrid: "Mary Poppins"

[SparklieSunShine]

I love the Muppet's Christmas Carol!

[True North]

Hmmmm.... I can never answer that question. It changes every few weeks. Right now I am sticking with Mulan. No, Finding Nemo. No, Mulan.

[wdwjunkie2005]

Actually, is "The Nightmare Before Christmas" considered a Disney movie? If it is, then it's my fav in the stop-motion category.

[WDW Poly Princess]

Mine is either the Little Mermaid or Lion King. Or maybe Toy Story 2? Or...

[MickeyDee]

Awww...Pete's Dragon was the very first movie my parents took me to see in the theatre. I was 2. It was also snowing that day which is almost unheard of for Texas.

But my favorites include Cinderella, Lady & the Tramp, and Beauty & the Beast. Live action...probably Pollyanna & The Parent Trap.

[SparklieSunShine]

My favorite live action was Jungle2Jungle. Ohh how I used to have a crush on that memesiku. lmao. I watched it like a year ago and I was like omg he's 10!

[Viki]

Hi, friends, I just wanted to check in to say that I am off tomorrow for a week, NOT in WDW, but, sadly, in Syracuse (NOT that there is anything wrong with Syracuse; it's just NOT WDW). And I'll be working 12 hours days the whole time, but it's all for the good, teaching settled pastors how to do interim ministry. Hard work, but also good fun.

Take care of each other and the thread while I'm gone! I'll miss you all!

(Though I feel compelled to confess that this afternoon I booked our first cruise - and NOT on DCL. DCL prices are just going through the roof and in my research I've fallen in love with a RCCL line ship called "Freedom of the Seas," that's due to launch in April 2006. We're not setting sail until March 2007, so hopefully any kinks will be ironed out.)

Angela: Have a great trip and let's get together on the other end!

Peace,
Viki
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[nordkin]

Congratulations on booking your first cruise. I agree Disney's prices are getting to be a bit high, but we are spoiled. We will probably be booking on another cruise line for our 20th anniversary cruise through the Greek Isles in 2007. Does anyone know anything about the Olivia cruises?

[PennyW]

Does anyone know anything about the Olivia cruises?

Hi all! This is my first post. I'm so happy to have found this thread!

Nordkin - my partner and I are signed up with Olivia for the 2006 Alaska cruise. It will be our first with Olivia, but from everything I've heard it will be a great experience.

We'll be taking our first WDW trip together 11/30-12/4...can't wait! Staying for the first time at AKL. :thewave:

[SparklieSunShine]

Hi PennyW! Welcome! :goodvibes

I have heard lovely things about the Olivia Cruises, but they are quite pricey aren't they? I think they are more than Disney. Come to think of it though we were looking into them about 3 years ago so prices may have changed a lot since then.

I just realised about half our board is going to be gone by the end of the week. (Viki, JoanJett, RickNYC, urban, me, and I am pretty sure a bunch of others.) I hope this thread stays active. I'm sure the rest of you guys will keep it going strong. :)

[PennyW]

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, the Olivia cruises seem fairly pricey (I don't anything about the Disney cruises), but supposedly just being free to be yourself makes up somewhat for the pain in your wallet ;)

[SparklieSunShine]

That is a terrific point.

[True North]

Hi PennyW! Welcome! :goodvibes
I just realised about half our board is going to be gone by the end of the week. (Viki, JoanJett, RickNYC, urban, me, and I am pretty sure a bunch of others.) I hope this thread stays active. I'm sure the rest of you guys will keep it going strong. :)

I am so jelous of all of you! I will be one of the few to keep the Gay Thread on the front page. We have been sagging preaty low recently and no one wants that to continue.

I hope everyone has a gay old time at Disney! I can't wait to hear all your exciting stories! I at least have Mark's first real Hallowe'en to look forward to.

Have you guys seen the episode of Sex in the City where the girls go to a baby shower in Long Island and are horrified? They say they will be cool parents living in the city and not turn into the baby-obsessed mothers. I just realize I have the exact same fear. I live in the middle of downtown Montreal, one of the coolest cities in North America. I am still young, and don't look like a male-cougar when I hit the bars, which I still get to do every month or two. I am a law student, and majored in political science, so I feel like I can have good current affairs conversations. Despite this all, all I want to do is talk about Mark's hallowe'en costume. Please, if I ever start talking about a "Diaper Genie" just give me a quick slap!

PS: Mark is dressing as John Travolta's character from Grease. ;)

[bubie2.5]

Hi PennyD! Welcome!! :wave2:

[SparklieSunShine]

Have you guys seen the episode of Sex in the City where the girls go to a baby shower in Long Island and are horrified? They say they will be cool parents living in the city and not turn into the baby-obsessed mothers. I just realize I have the exact same fear. I live in the middle of downtown Montreal, one of the coolest cities in North America. I am still young, and don't look like a male-cougar when I hit the bars, which I still get to do every month or two. I am a law student, and majored in political science, so I feel like I can have good current affairs conversations. Despite this all, all I want to do is talk about Mark's hallowe'en costume. Please, if I ever start talking about a "Diaper Genie" just give me a quick slap!



:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[PennyW]

I'm sure you've talked about this before ... but is Thursday night still the best night to go to Pleasure Island?

[SparklieSunShine]

Yup Thursday is still out night at PI.

I'm sadly not going to be able to make it there on my trip at that time. Oh well.

[disneynutt1225]

PS: Mark is dressing as John Travolta's character from Grease. ;)


I realize this is my first post in this thread :wave2:, but PLEASE tell me you're going to post pics of this for us to see? I can only imagine how cute it's going to be!!!

[True North]

I realize this is my first post in this thread :wave2:, but PLEASE tell me you're going to post pics of this for us to see? I can only imagine how cute it's going to be!!!

Hopefully the costume will work out. I got some bio-friendly (AKA baby can eat it) black face paint that will make his hair and sideburns. DH spend a ridiculous amount on a black leather jacket. (Oh well, I would have done the same...) Now, the pants have been a bit of a problem. I was dumb enough to walk into a children's clothing store and ask "excuse me, do you have any tappered, acid-washed jeans that would fit a one year old?" The poor sales girl tried so hard to not laugh at me. I don't know if I could hold it in the way she did. Needless to say I think I need to go for a little more common pant.

[True North]

PS: I should have mentioned, welcome DisneyNutt to the thread! :wave:

Most people welcome others to the thread. I'm just not good at it. Don't take offence. It should make you happy to know in my respons to your question, I used "DH" for the first time, and in this 2nd reply I am using the waving man. I think this means I'm almost a regular!

[the urbanation]

True, that sounds SO cute! We defnitely need pics!

What is everyone else going as? Jeff and I (can I just the term DB?)
(Well, I am now)
DB and I
(No, wait i like just "Jeff")
(LOL "Just Jeff!") <Jazz hands>

Anyway, WE are going to be at MNSSHP the 30th, and i will be Woody and Jeff will be Jack Skellington. Despire all my arguements, he wouldn't be Buzz Lightyear ( Bulky costume) or go dressed as a bee (a "Buzz and Woody" joke that wasn't that funny anyway.)

I also failed in my suggestion that he go as Jessie the cowgirl.

And then we are going to PI for Halloween Night after Epcot, but probably costume-less. Or not, we're not sure yet, it's more of a logistical problem.

5 more days!!!!

PS: Welcome, NUTT!

[the urbanation]

PPS:

Sparklie, can you stand it! I am so excited I'm already having trouble sleeping! We'll be at WDW SO SOON! You've got a 2-day head start on POP for me, so get it all good and gayed up. We requested 70's, Building 6 (Mickey Phone), 4th floor, lake view, non-smoking, King Bed.

We are SO not particular. LOL

You should SEE the 8 page itinerary that is in version 1.0 right now. I emailed Jeff a PDF and he about died laughing.

[SparklieSunShine]

What is everyone else going as? Jeff and I (can I just the term DB?)
(Well, I am now)
DB and I
(No, wait i like just "Jeff")
(LOL "Just Jeff!") <Jazz hands>
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I wish I was that organized. I have been trying to keep it loose because the mrs's doesn't like things to overplanned.

I seriously can not wait!!!!! I am going through the same thing as you and sitting in this office for 8 hours a day is not helping one bit. I have everything I need though and I did my last minute shopping. My James Frey book came in the mail yesterday and I just need to throw everything in my suitcase and get going! :cool1:


Me and Kimberly aren't doing the whole costume thing this year. I wanted to be a pirate because I think they are hilarious, but one less thing to buy and back is really what it came down to.


Welcome Nuts! :wave:

[joanjett1976]

Boo!

Back from DL Paris. Feels like I have been up since the dawn of time. Sooooo tired.

I'll post a full trip report on this board tomorrow and add a link to an Imagestation photo album.

Count me in for a NYC area mini meet!

[SparklieSunShine]

Boo!

Back from DL Paris. Feels like I have been up since the dawn of time. Sooooo tired.

I'll post a full trip report on this board tomorrow and add a link to an Imagestation photo album.

Count me in for a NYC area mini meet!

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful time. I can't wait to read about it. Hopefully I get a chance to read it before I leave.

[True North]

Welcome back JoanJett! This thread definetly missed you! I can't wait to hear about your trip!

[disneynutt1225]

PS: I should have mentioned, welcome DisneyNutt to the thread! :wave:

Most people welcome others to the thread. I'm just not good at it. Don't take offence. It should make you happy to know in my respons to your question, I used "DH" for the first time, and in this 2nd reply I am using the waving man. I think this means I'm almost a regular!


Thanks a bunch! :wave2:

[disneynutt1225]

PS: Welcome, NUTT!

Thanks a bunch! Have a great trip to WDW together! Any chance I can stow away in your suitcase? :earboy2: Probably not, but it was worth a try, LOL. We just came back on the 15th after 8 wonderful (but hot) days there. I miss it already!!

[Saxton]

Hi gang! I'm checking in from the Boardwalk. I made it through Wilma and I'm having a great time. Welcome to all the new folks. And those of you coming down soon - ejnoy the Food & Wine Festival!

Sue

[SparklieSunShine]

I can't wait until I get to partake in the festival. I fully intend on drinking my way through the world and then utilizing Disney's transportation to get me back to POP. lol. I'm sure the mrs would love that. :rolleyes:

I think I might have to sip my way through the world instead. :rolleyes1 I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be my last day on the boards before I leave. Don't worry though I'll say good bye later.

We got our 1st snow of the winter last night. Lovely!

[True North]

SparklieSunShine: I don't know if I will be back on today, so I just wanted to wish you all the best on your trip! I am sure you will have a wonderful time! I can't wait to hear all about it!

PS: Have an extra drink for me! ;)

[mickeem]

Hey, I found this thread.... I usually dont go into this Adult/Solo board....
But I did today....

My and my wife (had a union, not a wedding) are heading to WDW in 34 more days!! yiippeee We have been 15 times in the past 12 years.

Are AP holders, and try to go down in May, and December.

Anyone else going and doing Mousefest activites???

Thanks,
Traci

[PennyW]

Hey Traci - We are also heading to WDW in 34 days! :banana:

I haven't been in 6 years, and my partner has never been. So we are both barely able to contain ourselves!

Penny

[wdwjunkie2005]

Welcome to all the new folks! :earsgirl:

[Hazy]

Just checking in on the thread, and glad to see it is still going. I was away for a bit (computer problems!), so hopefully, I will be back a bit more now!

Welcome to all the new folks that joined, and safe travels to those that are going, and that are there now!
I am still heading down to WDW Dec.11-14. Just a short visit, but I LOVE WDW at Christmas!

Count me in for the New York meet! Are we signing up anywhere, or is it at the talking stages now?

HAZY :earsboy:

[the urbanation]

Welcome to all of the new peeps! We're a friendly bunch, I think you'll like us.

Sparklie, Have a great trip down, and hopefully, we'll be seeing you in a few days! Travel safely!

OMG WE WILL BE AT WDW IN 4 DAYS!

[Valentine]

Have a great time to all of you heading down to the world in the next few days!!

Welcome back Joanjett!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!! DVD will be on its way shortly.. actually had to order another one for you.. the one I have is the happiest celebration dvd.. can't seem to find my DVC one???? Oh Well.. but a brand spankin new one is on it's way to me...

Hope all is well with everyone... VERY cold here in NY this week!! Trying to adjust.. and it is making me really want to head on down to Disney soon myself. January can't come fast enough!!!

So.... when this NY Meet happens.. I would be happy to arrange the Dinner meeting spot... to lend a hand... If we can reallly pull this off it would be a great thing!

well.. I just wanted to check in and say hi!! See ya all soon!

kathy

[jamieandben]

So glad i found this thread
you all are so fun.
just got back from WDW we stayed at CB (first time there).
had so much fun. ready to go back
were trying to stay at all of them at least once.
And this brings me to a point
what is everyones fav resort there? :wizard:

[mickeem]

Our favorite is the Polynesian.
We have stayed at the Beach Club,the French Quarter, and the Polyneisan. We have visited them all. But keep getting drawn back to the Polynesian.

Traci

[True North]

I hate to say this, I might just get kicked off the board, but I haven't been to Disney in 15 years! (Oh the shame!) So my only experience is Fort Wilderness, which was wonderful at the time.

My HD has constantly said that we are not going to Disney without kids. So, of course, 4 days after Mark arrived I was hounding him to go. I got on the boards early becuase I don't think we are going until a year from now. (Fall 2006) What can I say, I just really like to plan ahead!

[Hazy]

Welcome Jamie & Ben!!

Glad you found the thread...

I really like the French Quarter. I usually try and stay there for some reason it always seems so quiet and peaceful there.

When are you guys going back?? You should go for Christmas, I will be there 12/11-14, would love to meet up!


Hazy :earsboy:

[nordkin]

Our favorite hands down is the Beach Club. we have tried several of the others, but are always drawn back to the Beach Club.

[the urbanation]

Welcome, Jaime&Ben!

I have stayed at All-Star Music, the Contemporary and the Grand Floridian, and I'll be at POP Century next week. I loved both the Contemporary and GF, but I am dying to stay at the Wilderness Lodge, Polynesian, Boardwalk and back at the Contemporary after the rehab is done!

3 MORE DAYS!!!

[eclectics]

Hi Everyone. Didn't know this thread existed, I guess because I'm not a solo and I never act like an adult ;) ! Loved POFQ but we stayed 10 nights at the Poly this September and I can safely say, I'm going to have a hard time staying anywhere else! Totally spoiled now! Oh well, I guess I should start saving now if I want to go next year. It's handkerchiefs for everyone this Christmas! :teeth:

[Valentine]

Hmmmm.... Favorite Resort?? Well I have stayed at:

Polynesian Concierge and Non - Lagoon and Garden view
Yacht Club - Concierge
Wilderness Lodge - Concierge
Animal Kingdom - Concierge
(Hmmmm.. Maybe this is why I have no savings?)
Dolphin
Swan - Club Level
Boardwalk
French Quarter
Dixie Landings
Pop Century
Beach Club Villas

Each time I stayed at a new resort it became my favorite...I was hooked on the Poly for MANY years Only because of the CM's there. Once they moved to the Animal Kingdom Lodge.. I moved right along with them and the Poly lost it's charm for me. Then my wallet just couldn't handle Concierge anymore and I started exploring other resort options. I found that a whole new world of Disney experiences had opened up to me... and I enjoyed trying new places each time. If I had to Order my current top 3.. they would be

Beach Club Villas
Dolphin
Wilderness Lodge (Wintertime ONLY!!)

The resorts I did not enjoy during my stay there were the Yacht Club and the Boardwalk... There was something I found lacking in Both. And I am sure I would Not have liked the Beach Club itself.. But I LOVE the villas!!

I find that all of the resorts have their own special magic..and now that I am a DVC member... I can't wait to try out all of the DVC resorts!! :) Something new to discover!!

Okay... .I am done being long winded now!!!

Kathy

[True North]

Hey guys! A couple of things!

One) I am happy to say I got DH to agree to a week long trip next fall. I know that is a long time away, but we think going with a 2ish year old would be better then a 1ish year old. Also, I didn't know if I could talk SH into a full week, but all my planning worked! This means I have a little less then a year to decided everyhing. Oh god, it's a planner's dream. I want the people are the reservation line to throw-up each time they hear my voice again! :cool1:

Two) Going to see the in-laws this weekend, so to everyone leaving, I hope you all have the best time! I know urban is off, and I have to say I am very jelous of him. As much as I love my mother-in-law, I think I perfer Mickey Mouse. I wish you all the best and I can't wait to hear the stories when you get back!

[Hazy]

Hi True

Are you and the family planning on going to Mickey's Halloween Party next year?
What dates are you planning to go, do you know yet??
I plan on going the last few days in September and the first couple in October.

Hazy :earsboy:

[Viki]

WOW! It's super to see this thread soooo active! :Pinkbounc And to see so many new folk finding us. Welcome!

I'm JUST back from one week of teaching at an interim ministry event, where I was one of three faculty members to finish training 36 settled pastors in how to do transitional ministry. It was a super experience, full of lots of very different folk, gay and straight, Lutheran through Unitarian, all really exicited about their new opportunities, and I am exhausted, but I sure do plan on waking up tomorrow and realizing at a visceral level that we are only 34 days away from visiting WDW for the holidays! :bounce:

Let me try to catch up a bit:

Genevieve: Welcome back. I can't wait for a full and complete report on DW Paris!
Sue: We love BWV, one of our ownership interests.
Angela: I hope you guys are having a great time. Let us know when you get back and we'll meet up at KOP for dirty martinis. Right now, I'm enjoying a watermelon martini, whipped up by my dear partner as a nice welcome back.
Traci and Penny: Welcome! Are our Xmas trips going to overlap? We'll be there 12/2-12/11.
Kathy: You are totally on for organizing the dinner component of our NYC trip. Let's chat about dates? And where exactly IS that trip report???;)
Hi Jamie and welcome Eclectics!
TrueNorth: After raising two children to the now advanced ages of 16 and 17, and with many WDW trips in our past, and we hope in our future, I totally agree that traveling to WDW with a 2-year old is better than with a 1-year old, but, of course, traveling to WDW is always a good idea, no matter what the age!

Anyways, folk, it is super to be back.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[mickeem]

Hi Viki,
Looks like we will overlap a bit. We will be in the real World Nov 30-Dec4th.
Gonna try to do it all.....Again!!

Traci

[MikeSquared]

I haven't had time to read the entire thread (I just discovered it this week), but my partner and I are making our annual Food and Wine Festival visit next week. We'll be at Beach Club Villas Oct. 30-Nov. 7. I didn't realize we were missing out on so much by just reading the DVC boards. It's cool to find a place for family here on the Dis.

[Hazy]

Hi Mike & Michael!

Welcome to the thread, glad you found us!
Have a great trip next week, post a trip report when you get back.

Enjoy the Food & Wine, and welcome!

Hazy :earsboy:

[the urbanation]

Wow, more new people every day! Welcome!

Mike x2 - a few of us from the board will be down there while you are as well! We are going to set up a mini meet, probably at PI during our stay!

OMG OMG OMG We are flying out in 31 hours! (yes I added 1 for Daylight Savings Time, LOL)

I am starting to FREAK OUT!!!

[TiggerInLBV]

I live down at WDW and am always out at P.I....can't get enough of the Adventurer's Club or the Comedy Warehouse. I will have to add this thread to my daily readings. Very cool! Tigger :earsboy:

[Viki]

Wow, more new people every day! Welcome!

Mike x2 - a few of us from the board will be down there while you are as well! We are going to set up a mini meet, probably at PI during our stay!

OMG OMG OMG We are flying out in 31 hours! (yes I added 1 for Daylight Savings Time, LOL)

I am starting to FREAK OUT!!!

Have a great trip!


:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[MikeSquared]

Thanks. This is just great. Hope to meet some of you guys at Disney. Just called to confirm our F&W ressies. Discovered we booked twice for Lunch & Learn. If anyone's interested, I can let you know right before we cancel the extra (we'll do that once get to Orlando) or make other arrangments. So what else are people doing? Anyone going to the Spirited Ball tomorrow?

[PennyW]

Traci and Penny: Welcome! Are our Xmas trips going to overlap? We'll be there 12/2-12/11.

My partner, Linda, and I will be driving down the night of 11/29 and staying through 12/4. Way too short! But I'm already hoping for another trip in the early part of 2006!

Thanks for all the welcomes from everyone. This is a great board! :flower:

[the urbanation]

Well, I have to off and TRY to sleep now, 4 am comes REALLY fast, even with Daylight Savings Time!

I hope you all have a great week and I will talk to you soon! Not sure If I will have access down there, so you'll have to wait for details, probably... :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! pirate:

WDW HERE WE COME!!!! :earboy2:

[iliketoby]

This is a long thread, I didn't read the whole thing, I'm just wondering what you mean by "gay-friendly."

I spent 10 years living in the gayest section of my city, waitressed with a bunch of gay guys, now work as an AIDS hospice nurse with a bunch of gay guys, and have one very good friend who is gay. You'd think I'd be hip to this term, but no.

Do you mean that a bunch of gay folks go there? I can't imagine there'd be a discount for being gay.

What the heck?

[joanjett1976]

Hi everyone!

Promised a review, so here are highlights of my recent Disneyland Paris solo trip:

Took a 6am train from Cannes to DL where I was afraid to nod off and accidentally end up in Belgium, finally arrived at the Holiday Inn, a cute new 'friend of Disney' resort close to the parks with a vintage circus theme (mind you, not in a garish Vegas, Circus Circus nightmare inducing clown sort of way!). Dropped off my bags and hopped a train to Paris for a four hour exhausting shopping jaunt.

Was the only person at the DL main gate at 8:20am the following morning. Surely something must be wrong. Indeed, park opened at 10am, and not 9. Doh! Gots to move on over to the DL resort and try to make the most of a 34 Euro breakfast buffet. It's cold here, which means you will be forced to see me in my favorite winter hat in all my pictures.
:earsgirl:

At 9:30am, I am finally allowed inside the park. Overall aesthetic impressions: beautiful, surprisingly large park with incredible attention given to detail, costumes and architecture. The overall feel is that of WDW's artsier little sister that just came back from college with a backpack full of litterature and designer duds. It was Halloween and the Pumpkin Men were everywhere. Looooooove the Pumpkins and their daily duels with the Pink Witches (who are all sorta cute underneath all that make up and smell like strawberries and hairspray. all of them.) Frontierland is transformed into Halloweenland where candy is handed out by the Pumpkins and children are given makeovers, where their faces are painted like bats and their hair looks like orange cotton candy.

A few rides I found to be actually superior to their WDW and DL (Anaheim) counterparts. ladies and gents I would like to crown: Pirates Of the Caribbean (surprising second drop and eerie), Phantom Manor (foyer load in area and spooky), Space Mountain (amazing launch, soundtrack and loops) and Big Thunder Mountain (packs a punch, especially in the evening). Characters were aplenty and included some that don't usually make the WDW rounds. Villains ruled the coop and were particularly rude and generally nasty (big up to maleficient who was terrific!). Ride intros were done in a plethora of languages: French, English, German and Spanish.

The only thing that left me a tad bummed out were the park's inhabitants (ok, ok, the ahem, guests). There seems to be no such thing as an organised line, any character encounter was immediately transformed into a football tackle and the opening of doors into a rather, ahem, personal encounter with your line mates. Most guests semmed to enjoy talking their way through the preshows and in some cases: GASP: the actual rides. Almost threw the back row of my Pirates boat into the water. Argh, mateys; don't yap your way through my favorite ride pirate:

The studios on the other hand seemed like a work in progress, even though any place that enables me to ride Aeosmith's Rock N Roller Coaster four consecutive times in the front row, by myself, before breakfast, will always hold a special place in my thrill lovin' heart!

And so I spent 3 days, by my lonesome self, exploring DL, from rope drop to park closure, decked out in my dorky hat and lanyard! Packed up my mouse ears, suddenly overflowing luggage and headed home...but not before picking up some champagne and a rather humongour wheel of gouda at the amsterdam airport.

Whoa, chatty! Ooooh, before I forget, here's a link to a 'best of' photo album, a brief overview of my trip (only the gf can sit through all 600!). So, a big shout out to the dozens of strangers who accepted to take my picture and follow this link: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2118342852

[Saxton]

I'm home ... unfortunately!:sad1: I had a great trip and I promise to post details when I have some time (I don't want Viki to yell at me). JoanJett - great trip report and pictures.

Now it's back to the real world - unpacking, laundry, and work.

[Valentine]

Oh Man!! Gen has really made me look bad now.. barely home and has her trip report all done!! Darn Theatre.. doesn't leave me enough time to DIS... Can't get this report done... (I am hiding from Viki now!! LOL!!!)

Great report Gen!!! You look like you had a great time!!! Now I want to go there! I have never had any desire to go before.. but your perspective has peaked my interest!

Thanks for taking the time!!!

Kathy

[Viki]

You know, it really is VERY, VERY funny how even over a little slip of the internet as our postings to this thread are our TRUE personalities still seem to emerge. I am SUCH a mother hen in all aspects of my life and you guys are sooooo on to me! :rotfl2:

GEN: I totally agree with Kathy; I've had a theoretical interest in all things Disney, but with your report and the picture it painted we're going to put it on our list of must dos! And, yes, I loved your photos! Do you have more?

Kathy: Come out of hiding. I'm not that scary :rotfl: Happy Halloween!

Sue: Welcome back! Did you attend MNSSHP? It'd be great to be there tonight. A friend tells me that it opens with the park going dark and with the sound of the headless horseman's horse galloping through!

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[joanjett1976]

Well, gee golly; thanks everyone! I must admit I never thought I would actually find the time to post my trip report but I spent Saturday night nursing a cold and waiting for the gf to come back from a Halloween bash. After watching giga-hours of bad horror pics on cable , I needed a project! :earsboy:

Have a great week everyone! You're next Valentine!

[True North]

joanjett - I loved the report! Makes me want to go too! Maybe that will be the next big trip to go on....

I hope everyone has a great Halowe'en tonight! I am just waiting for DH to get home from work so I can go put on my costume! :)

[MikeSquared]

We're here! :dancer: Actually we got to Beach Club Villas yesterday and quickly switched into full Food and Wine Festival mode. While we waited for our villa, we went to Epcot and started drinking in New Zealand, then caught the boat across to Morocco and took in the sights. We went to the Spirited Ball at the American Adventure Pavilion last night and ate and drank tons. The Blue Crab with Johnnyseed Cake and the Duck Confit with Cranberry Risotto Cake were surprisingly novel, yet quite tasty. We dined as spirits from America's past wandered around and danced (yes, they were dancing; we don't waltz well). Then we had reserved viewing for Illuminations on the promenade in front of Italy. I'll freely admit that I cried (well, it had been over a year, and it's almost like church for me). We didn't go out last night because we were exhausted. We probably won't do PI before Wednesday or Thursday night. Tonight we're doing MNSSHP. We still don't have costumes! Anyone else going?? We're going to go visit the in-laws in Venice tomorrow, but we'll be back before nightfall.

[Hazy]

I want to be down there so bad for Halloween!! I missed going this year. You guys make it seem easier with the trip reports and such.

Is it December yet?!?!!?!?

Hazy :earsboy:

[MikeSquared]

Getting ready to head out to MNSSHP. Earlier in the day we slept late, wandered around Downtown Disney and then decided to play miniature golf since we'd never done that here. We did the Fantasia course and had a great time until we finished and tallied up the scores. Would you believe that we tied?!?!?!? I think Mike must have cheated, cause I had a bunch of hole-in-ones. (but then the sixes I made on some other holes probably didn't help). Anyway, I guess that means a rematch soon. As we were walking into BCV, we ran into this group of about eight people all in great costumes: Fred Flintstone, Wonder Woman ... well, the guy in a toilet suit was bizarre (I wish I had had my camera). Anyway, we'll be going to MNSSHP soon. Still no costumes ...

[Viki]

Getting ready to head out to MNSSHP. Earlier in the day we slept late, wandered around Downtown Disney and then decided to play miniature golf since we'd never done that here. We did the Fantasia course and had a great time until we finished and tallied up the scores. Would you believe that we tied?!?!?!? I think Mike must have cheated, cause I had a bunch of hole-in-ones. (but then the sixes I made on some other holes probably didn't help). Anyway, I guess that means a rematch soon. As we were walking into BCV, we ran into this group of about eight people all in great costumes: Fred Flintstone, Wonder Woman ... well, the guy in a toilet suit was bizarre (I wish I had had my camera). Anyway, we'll be going to MNSSHP soon. Still no costumes ...

In turned to my partner, Gwen, last night and said, "I know a couple who are at MNSSHP right this minute!" :cool1:

How was it????

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[joanjett1976]

Wow! Mikesquared is our man on the street! Very exciting.

Well, I just got off the phone with Air Canada. There was a schedule change for my return flight on Jan 4th (our next trip to WDW :earsgirl: ), which would have us leave mid-afternoon as opposed to late evening. Well I was not about to have any of this early leave business and was FORCED (cough, cough) to change my flight to the following morning....giving me one more night at AKL :banana:

So, now we'll be at POP Dec 30-Jan 2 & AKL Jan 2-5.
This also gives me two more ADR's to make. Yippee :cheer2:

I wasn't at the 60 day mark yet either so was able to obtain a passholder best rate on the room.

What's everyone up to this week?

[disneynutt1225]

Well I was not about to have any of this early leave business and was FORCED (cough, cough) to change my flight to the following morning....giving me one more night at AKL :banana:



They really had to twist your arm, huh? Lol. It's a shame, I tell ya...a downright shame!! :rotfl:

[MikeSquared]

Sorry for the delay in reporting on MNSSHP. Just got back from visiting the in-laws today. We drove down to Venice for the afternoon and then drove back late tonight so we could be ready to head to Saratoga Springs for Mystical Forest body treatments in the morning. It rained throughout much of central Florida today, so it seemed like a good time to go do non-Disney stuff. Anyway, back to MNSSHP.

We come to Disney every year during October for the Food & Wine Festival and MNSSHP. This year we're making our visit a week later than normal. It's also the first time we've actually gone to MNSSHP on Halloween. We headed out to Magic Kingdom about 6:50. As we were coming up to the BCV bus stop, we saw there was a bus already there and we started running (sans costumes; we were just wearing MNSSHP shirts from last year). We get to the bus stop, we realize there's no point in running. The line is so long there's no way we're going to make it on the bus. We've never seen crowds like this. That bus leaves and there's a group of about 25 of us left milling around. We start checking out costumes. The best were worn by this little boy and his father who were both dressed as Grim Reapers. The little boy won the prize, though, because where his face should have been there was a black shroud and every couple of minutes or so these red eyes would start to glow from somewhere in the depths of the blank black face. It was spooky!

Buses were running every 20 minutes or so, so before too long we loaded up and headed to the Magic Kingdom, where we found more crowds. People were six or seven deep waiting to get in, and it seemed like they had almost every gate (on both sides) going in to the park.

Once we got in, it was great as usual, although we were disappointed to see that the Train Station was being renovated. That meant we wouldn't be able to watch Wishes from the upper floors. Spooky music was emanating from everyhere and ghosts and witches etc. were being illuminated on all the buildings along Main Street. Cast members were standing outside many of the Main Street buildings waving to the crowds. It was all very friendly and fun. We fought through the crowds and made our way to Tomorrowland where we wanted to try Stitch's Great Escape and do Buzz. We were underwhelmed by Stitch and found ourselves longing for the scariness of Alien Adventure (although the giant Stitch head on top of the building was great; the illumination really made it look freaky).

We then did Buzz, and somehow I only scored 6,900 points. I told Mike my gun must have been defective. The last time we were there I really beat him with an insane score of 700-odd thousand. Anyway, it was time for our Priority Seating at Liberty Tree Tavern.

We headed to the restaurant and realized with horror we weren't going to be able to make it because the parade was going on and we had approached it from Fantastyland, meaning we were'nt going to be able to cross and would die of starvation somewhere between the Haunted Mansion and the Hall of Presidents (okay, not true. we've been eating so much this Food & Wine Festival we're probably good to go for the next few months!).

Just as I was about to faint, I spotted the candy-filled jack-o-lantern winding its way toward me and realized that was THE END of the parade! Somehow we found the strength to fight our way across the river of people following the float and clamber onto the porch at Liberty Tree, where we found a mostly empty waiting area. Weird! While we were waiting for our table a party of seven came in without Priority Seating and were seated almost immediately. The restaurant seemed less crowded than it had in previous years. While we were eating I noticed there were two tables that could each seat four that remained empty. There didn't seem to be any shortage of people in the park; maybe they were just all eating candy. We had a typical dinner at Liberty Tree, although someone actually did something right to the flank steak this time. It was the most tender I have ever seen it. We visited with all the regulars: Minnie and Chip and Dale and Goofy. We didn't do any pictures this year because I realized I still have a picture of me with Minnie from last year still posted at my office.

We made it out in time to catch Wishes. We stood by the Christmas Shoppe and realized if we positioned ourselves just right we could have a good view of the castle and the fireworks. It was a great show, although I sometimes find myself getting somewhat bored. Wishes doesn't have the same attraction for me that Illuminations does. All in all, it was still a great show. Lots of sparks and booms. The crowd was really into it.

We did the Haunted Mansion and caught the parade after that. A special shout-out to the cowboys who really had some awesome moves. Yeah, I found myself wishing I had my hat!

I did miss the Liberty Belle. I guess it was off being refurbished, but it seemed odd not to have the ship there for Halloween and ghost story rides. Seeing the ship all aglow helps Frontierland come alive. Well, there's next year, I guess.

An attraction worth mentioning is It's a Small World. Wow. I've always found it a little creepy, so a Halloween trip seemed perfect, but the refurbishment really has left it all sparkly. The entire thing looks good, even if all the little people singing do cause chills to run up and down your spine.

We also visited Mickey's Toontown Fair, which we hadn't done in four years or so, and I set off an alarm in Mickey's house! I was really curious to see what was actually on the television in the living room (Mike later observed that you can stand on the porch and see it through the window; there's something to do on your next trip). Well, I leaned way over the rail and the alarm started whooping. I expected Disney cops to start running from all over the place. Well, nothing happened. Everyone was busy at the Mickey meet & greet outside and Mike and I were the only ones in the house. It scared me to no end, though, and I surely won't do that again!

We did ride the Barnstormer, which was a first and really cool for a fraidy cat like me. Roller coasters scare me to death, and this one was just short enough that I couldn't be too nervous (yeah, I've done Space Mountain, etc., even Dueling Dragons at Island of Adventure, but coasters are really low on my preferred list of things to do). I was so invigorated by it that I started trick or treating in earnest (and skipping through the park). Mike spent a good portion of this time pretending not to notice me.

We ended the night by riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority tram while Mike shot videos of everything. When we got back to the station, it was time to go. The attendant was literally walking around covering everything up. It was about 12:15 when we left, and the park still had a sizable crowd, although many of the kids were long since asleep and parents everywhere were carrying them as best they could.

All in all, it was a very fun night. I promise to post pictures as soon as I can download them and edit what we have. That may not be until we get back home.

Tomorrow we're doing the spa and dinner at Ohana. We'll probably check out Animal Kingdom or MGM in the afternoon. We start Food & Wine Festivaling in earnest Thursday, with two major events scheduled on our itinerary every day. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Viki]

<<All in all, it was a very fun night. I promise to post pictures as soon as I can download them and edit what we have. That may not be until we get back home.>>

Wow!

Photos would be great. Thanks for such a terrific trip report. Of all the things we've done at WDW, MNSSHP is NOT one of them. While I was playing and dealing Texas hold 'em with a big burly crew on Saturday afternoon (my Partner Gwen won the tournament!), one of the guys finds out my passion for disney and it turns out he's a fanatic too. Well that's it; we're off and running. I could barely concentrate on the game (I was playing at the time, not dealing, that would have been impossible), and he can't believe I've never done the Food and Wine festival or MNSSHP, so add one MORE trip to my itinerary. The PAIN!

Also can't wait to hear about 'Ohana; we're eating there for the first time in December.



:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[MikeSquared]

Viki,

We usually do Ohana once a year. The food is pretty good, and if you like a Polynesian theme (music and all the bits) you'll be in heaven. The drinks are good, too, heavy on the pineapple/pina colada theme.

One general observation: We've been really struck by the number of kids here at this time of year. I know it's Disney, but it seems like there are even more than are usually here during the summer. I commented on it while we were at the World of Disney on Monday, and this older woman who overheard me said she had been thinking the same thing: There are LOTS of kids missing school this week.

Is anyone else here currently and reading the boards? We're wondering about PI tomorrow?

[True North]

MikeSquared: I love reading your trip reports! I don't have much time, but I just wanted to check in and wish you all the best!

[mickeem]

Viki,
Since we stay at the Polynesian most of the time, we usually take a night to enjoy O'hana's for Dinner. It's nice because it is all you can eat, but you get to choose between turkey, shrimp, steak, and pork. So, if you like one thing better than another, they will bring you that only.... Also, the views are great if you get to sit near a window.. (you could always ask when you check in, but it might take longer to seat you.)

We love it there, I have to get my Lapu Lapu Drink, All decked out in a Pinapple!! :drinking1

Have fun!

Traci

PS. The character breakfast is also fun here!!!

[joanjett1976]

PS. The character breakfast is also fun here!!!

I made ADR's for the Stitch breakfast at Ohana on my birthday! Hope he doesn't try to steal all my bacon away....

[mickeem]

Make sure you have your "today is my birthday" pin !! He'd probably steal your bacon for sure, then!! lol

[ScottieDog]

Hello All,

Just wanted to share my favorite Disney story.

On our first trip to Disney as a couple my then girlfrend was convinced that she was not going to have a good time. I assured her that Disney was plenty gay, but she just wasn'y buying it!!!

Well.....so there we are, are our first day walking up Main St. when the music starts "Clang Clang Went the Trolly...Ring Ring Ring Went the Bell." Just then one of the dancers, the gayest man ever, takes Lori by the arm and the two of them proceed to march down Main street.

The vacation was saved....we had a blast!!!!

Cathryn~

[Hazy]

Great trip report Mike & Michael! Keep it coming..
Looking forward to seeing the pictures when you download them.

Which Spa are you going to? Last December I tried the spa at the Grand Floridian which was really nice.
I have heard that the spa at Saratoga Springs is nice. Would like to try that one next.

Enjoy the rest of your stay! Keep us posted...

Hazy :earsboy:

[joanjett1976]

Hello All,

Just wanted to share my favorite Disney story.

On our first trip to Disney as a couple my then girlfrend was convinced that she was not going to have a good time. I assured her that Disney was plenty gay, but she just wasn'y buying it!!!

Well.....so there we are, are our first day walking up Main St. when the music starts "Clang Clang Went the Trolly...Ring Ring Ring Went the Bell." Just then one of the dancers, the gayest man ever, takes Lori by the arm and the two of them proceed to march down Main street.

The vacation was saved....we had a blast!!!!

Cathryn~

Ha Ha :rotfl:

That does seem pretty dang gay!

[Saxton]

As promised, here is my trip report:

I was originally supposed to fly in on Saturday, Oct. 22 but as I watched the weather reports I became concerned because Wilma was going to hit exactly when I would be landing. I had visions of MCO being closed and being trapped at home for part of my vacation! So I did what any Disney fanatic would do - I changed my reservations and got in on Oct. 21 instead. This was my first stay at the Boardwalk and I could not have been happier. The location is fantastic - especially for the Wine and Food Festival. Friday when I checked in my room wasn't ready and I didn't want to walk around the parks in jeans (it was hot & humid!) so I just ate lunch at ESPN. Then I went to my brother's house for dinner. Saturday & Sunday I spend most of the day at Epcot riding the rides and eating my way around the world ... I'm certain that I put on a lot of weight this trip (time to get back in shape!). Late in the afternoon I would go back to the hotel and swim ... and I admit it, I went down the Keister Coaster a bunch of times ... it's acceptable to act like a kid at Disney! Both nights I went back to my brother's house for dinner.

The hurricane finally hit on Monday and I was very impressed with how Disney handled it. Sunday night they left 3 messages on my phone with updates on closings and where to eat, they also slipped a sheet of information under my door. Everything was closed Monday morning so I spent part of the morning in my room watching the storm and part of it walking through the hotel. Mickey and Goofy were in the lobby and they also had many tables set up with CMs keeping kids busy with various crafts and activities. At about 1:00 they left another message letting everyone know that Epcot and the Magic Kingdom would be opening. The temperature had dropped so I went from wearing shorts one day to jeans and a light jacket the next. I walked into Epcot and although the park was open there wasn't anything going on for the Food and Wine Festival. The food booths were all closed and you could tell they had tried to remove as many displays and as much equipment as they could before the hurricane hit.

Tuesday I hit the Magic Kingdom and just took my time walking around including hiking all over Tom Sawyer's Island. After that I went back to Epcot for a wine tasting and to sample more food. The Beach Boys were playing that night and I listened to the concert (too crowded to get close) ... unfortunately, since it was only one of the original group let's just say that they weren't in prime form.

Wednesday I took the bus over to the MK but instead of going into the park I walked over to the Contemporary and went parasailing - it was incredible! I've always wanted to do it and I thought it was a perfect time since I was alone and the weather was great. I went to the counter to sign up at about 12:30 and the girl said she had to check with the captain to see if they could do it because it was windy (I didn't notice much wind) and fortunately he said yes. But ... she said I might have to go tandem because I'm so small (ok, I'm petite - well, short!). I was scheduled for 2:00 so I had alot of time to kill and to think - I really wanted to do it but I didn't want to go tandem. Well, 2:00 came and Walt must have been smiling on me because they let me go alone. I highly recommend it!!! There's nothing like floating in the sky and looking at WDW. That night I went back to Epcot and the concert was the Family Stone Experience (no Sly, but some of the original members) and I have to say the funk was at maximum level - they had people dancing up a storm!

Thursday my friends got in and we went to MGM, had lunch at 50's Prime Time. The food was good and we had lots of fun. We spent the day there and had plans to go to Illuminations but they were too tired so we had dinner at Big River and watched the fireworks from there. On Friday we spent most of the day at the Animal Kingdom and then went to Epcot so my one friend's son could experience some of the rides. He's a great kid (teenager) and I took him on Soarin' and Mission Space. He and his mom had never been to WDW and my other friend had been there but with family (including small kids ) so it was great to see everything through their eyes. Then I went back to my brother's house for dinner one last night. Saturday came way too soon. It was a fantastic trip - I love the Food & Wine Festival, parasailing was amazing and I got to spend time with family and friends. Now I just have to wait until Dec. to go back!!!

[Viki]

. Now I just have to wait until Dec. to go back!!! [/size]

Hey, Sue. December is right around the corner. I'm not sure I have enough time left to pack!!!:Pinkbounc

Great trip report. I felt like I was there. Gwen and I are going to do that parasailing thing one of these days! I'm glad I know someone who survived it!

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[Viki]

We love it there, I have to get my Lapu Lapu Drink, All decked out in a Pinapple!! :drinking1



I'll have to get me one of them! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

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[Viki]

These are such great reports; I wonder how the rest of crew is doing. Here's sending them some pixie dust on my 600th post!!!

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[DutchsMommy]

Just stumbled across this thread.

We were in WDW from Sept 18-23 this year and went to PI on Thursday. We met a great couple in the Adventurer's club, but unfortunately by then I was already a few drinks to the wind. I am pretty sure we went to Mannequin's and maybe another bar - one with a rotating dancefloor?? Anyway, we had a great time, but what I am really hoping is that the two guys we met are DISrs and might read this and recognize us.

My name is Sarah and DH is Stony - my pic is in my sig, but I had bleach-blonde hair in Sept, not the red in the pic.

So - if you are the two great guys we met at the Adventurer's Club, danced all night, and then rolled back to POR - you guys were at POFQ - big HI and sorry about being so loaded LOL!!!!!!!!! :wave2: :wave2:

[True North]

Saxton: I love the report! How did you decided to do a solo trip? Is it something you often do? It sounds like even with a huricane you had a great time!

[Saxton]

Viki - you definitely have to try parasailing, I can't wait to do it again. Hey, maybe you could somehow squeeze it into your Dec. schedule! I guess I can hold out until Dec. ... maybe I should have left everything in my suitcase!

True North - Thanks! I've done some solo trips and I've also gone with my ex GF and various family members, it really just depends on the timing. I travel quite a bit for work so I have no problem going solo. One of my brothers lives very close to WDW & I go down often to visit his family - I used to stay with them but last year I bought into DVC. At first I felt a little funny about it since I could stay at his house but I have to say that it's much better staying at a hotel and having all the amenities close by (pool, boats, bars, restaurants,etc.) And the hurricane wasn't much of anything, but now I can add 2 firsts to my list - I survived a hurricane and I went parasailing!

[MikeSquared]

have to apologize for not having reported in a couple of days. lots going on. hope to catch up tomorrow or Saturday.

ready to head to turkey after seeing all of the great dancers at the Sultan's Feast tonight at the World Showplace. it was a very special bonus. there were 60 dancers (the fire of anatolia, men and women, hot, hot, hot!) and there were only 70 people at the dinner. we actually missed illuminations, but it was worth it (you won't hear me saying that often). the dance group is scheduled to appear before 40,000 people at Madison Square Garden next week (sold out!!!) and we got our own private show. fabulous!

wednesday we did the mystic forest therapy at saratoga springs which consisted of a massage and reflexology. have to go back soon. i was a puddle when it was all done. the facilities are nice, though i didn't really think they were that special. but there was a dvc discount and i felt great afterward so I can't complain.

we skipped ohana. ended up eating around the world. faves included the carbonara at italy and the lamb sirloin slider at new zealand. did maelstrom, which is one of my favorite rides. it may be the norwegians (i even stay for the film; love it!). then we did the dvc member update at saratoga springs and toured the models. love the grand villa! i could live there if our dog and cats could come, too. met a lesbian couple from maine. decided with the current dvc special we may add another 200 points (we'll talk about it seriously when we get back home and away from the disney magic).

we decided to try to catch wishes and illuminations in the same evening on video. success! mike recorded wishes in the square in front of the train station (and a correction, only half of the platform was closed). we took the monorail to epcot (leaving magic kingdom for the TTC our train had some mechanical issues that actually required a workman being under our car and banging on something. that was unnerving, but the wait was short, and he waved at us when he realized we all could look down and see him).

watched illuminations wednesday from canada. mike got a great video using a mini tripod on a post right in front of the entrance to o canada! afterwards, had dinner at Big River Grille & Brewing Works on the Boardwalk. the food was okay (imagine Ruby Tuesday's). We learned that our server used to be Pocahontas (although in keeping with the magic she insisted that there is only one Pocahontas and she was merely a helper).

Afterwards we went to Atlantic City Dance Hall. There weren't many people, but it was rocking anyway. Since there's no cover and the VJ is really hip, I don't understand why this isn't more popular (we should make plans to take it over one night). we stumbled back to BCV about 1:30.

Thursday morning we did the Odyssey Cooking School - Japanese. Learned to roll sushi, prepare soups and make green tea mousse. then we ate it all ... lots of fun! the chef was the sous chef at Japan in World Showcase. the host was the chef de cuisine from animal kingdom. got diplomas at the end. spent most of the day back at the villa, then did the turkish thing, which may have been a life-changing experience (could have been the tights). Must ... visit ... turkey ... soon.

will start posting photos to photobucket this weekend (there are lots of some things, like the dancers).

[Viki]

Michael: I think you liked the dancers from Turkey.

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[joanjett1976]

Afterwards we went to Atlantic City Dance Hall. There weren't many people, but it was rocking anyway. Since there's no cover and the VJ is really hip, I don't understand why this isn't more popular (we should make plans to take it over one night). we stumbled back to BCV about 1:30.

Can't wait to see your pics! I have always wondered about Atlantic...I wandered in once and it was almost empty. Do things get started pretty late?

Yesterday was the launch of Image + Nation, Montreal's annual GLBT film fest. I will be spending the week huddled in a movie theatre, dining on popcorn. A few special evenings, including a bash with Peter Paige (QAF's Emmett) at a friend's restaurant.

Have a great weekend everyone!

[Viki]

I have always wondered about Atlantic...I wandered in once and it was almost empty. Do things get started pretty late?


My family had a great night there a few weeks back when they took the party outside onto the boardwalk and we all rocked out for hours. I've never see them do it again, but then we usually go the week after Labor Day, when things are REALLY quiet.

Have a good week Gen.

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[MikeSquared]

Friday.

We started off the day with a Lunch and Learn at the Odyssey Pavilion. The guest chef was Chris Prosperi of Metro Bis in Connecticut. We ran into another gay couple, not sure where they were from, but we sat with the people we've come to know as the "crazy crew," basically a group of Floridians who do just about everything at the Food and Wine Festival. One of the women and her husband actually move from their home in Ocala to the Orlando area (either DVC or a local hotel) and stay the entire 45 days. The husband works throughout the area, so he does business stuff in the morning and hooks up with the crew in the afternoons and evenings. What a life!

Anyway, Chris prepared three dishes: a lobster and avocado salad, braised pork in soy and a pear panne cotta. Yum, yum and yum! The recipes were very simple, but people would swear you slaved all day in the kitchen. Wines were from Mas de la Dame winery in Provence and co-owner Anne Poniatowski (she runs the winery with her sister Caroline) provided commentary. The wines were delicieux, especially the Coin Cache rouge (exquisite!).

In the afternoon we played mini golf again. The series now stands at 1-1 with one tie. That means another match has to be squeezed in before we head home Monday.

In the evening, we did the Exquisite Evening at Epcot, Romancing the Rhone. Three of the top master sommeliers in the world, including Doug Frost, one of only three people in the world to hold both master sommelier and master of wine titles, were in the room, along with Anne Poniatowski and the renowned French winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo. It was awesome. If not for the seven (!!!) wines we were drinking, my head would have been swimming from the proximity to such stellar company alone. And the food! We started off with a smoked honey-glazed pheasant salad with pistachio and date vinaigrette (the portion was huge! I couldn't believe it was supposed to be a salad; you almost couldn't find the greens for the pheasant); moved on to a sauteed turbot fillet and langoustines with artichoke-fennel ravioli and bouillabaisse butter sauce; then had roasted rack of lamb and ratatouille with truffle-infused parsnip mousselin. The cheese course was fourme d'Ambert with a pear and lavender jelly, tomme de savoie on a fig cake and comte with a chocolate persimmon chutney. Desert was crispy lime millefeuille with a lemon sorbet and key lime sauce. With the exception of the lamb (which was saved by the excellent ratatouille and mousseline), it was all as amazing as it sounds. I'm not even going to go into the wine and the starters we had during a pre-dinner reception.

We sat with a couple from Maine who come to Disney for three weeks during the festival! (We may seriously have to rethink our apporoach to this thing!)

Afterwards we watched Illuminations then headed back to the villa to entertain Mike's mom and stepdad who arrived during the afternoon. They had spent the evening having dinner and drinks on their own.

Next up, Party for the Senses, where Chris Prosperi has promised to do some sort of crab cocktail using Grey Goose vodka! It's a dirty job, but I'll try it and report back.

No sightings of the Turkish dancers ...

[legendsguy]

New to the forums here. My partner and I will be at DW from Dec. 30 - Jan 2. First time for my partner and our kids (14, 13 &12). First time flying for the kids too. Could either be the greatest vacation or the worst vacation..all depends on teen attitudes! lol

Any advice on special things teens can do to keep them happy and any advice on where my partner and I might go later in the evening for a drink? We will be staying at the PO-RS.

Thanks.

[Viki]

New to the forums here. My partner and I will be at DW from Dec. 30 - Jan 2. First time for my partner and our kids (14, 13 &12). First time flying for the kids too. Could either be the greatest vacation or the worst vacation..all depends on teen attitudes! lol

Any advice on special things teens can do to keep them happy and any advice on where my partner and I might go later in the evening for a drink? We will be staying at the PO-RS.

Thanks.

Welcome legendsguy, great to have you with us on our thread. My partner and I have two teens, a bit older than yours, but all along the way they have always loved Disney Quest at Downtown Disney. It's a 5-story interactive, virtual reality playground for kids and adults. We all love it. There's also the Boardwalk which is especially fun on a Friday or Saturday evening. It has a small arcade, some outdoor shows, a fortune teller, and all sorts of kid-friendly food. Renting a surrey and driving it around Crescent Lake is always fun too - and then don't miss the Illuminations fireworks on the bridge - this is all on the Boardwalk.

Of course my kids love the pools and the weather's been great so that's always an option. If you go to Downtown Disney, you might think about scooting over to Pleasure Island, where kids are now allowed. There's another small arcade, the Comedy Club, and probably the best bet is the Adventurer's Club. The kids can get into all these. Oh, and of course, there is Virgin Records, the largest one in the world. That always makes our teen happy. Lastly, if you're up to it, almost all the teens love the waterparks - Typhoon Lagoon for the giant wave pool and Blizzard Beach for the great waterslides.

Hope this helps. Have a great trip and please report back.


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[OrlandoMike]

Just found this thread..........

Not sure why, but the Sandtrap restaurant seems to be pretty gay friendly lately. Guess it's a combination of the female golfers, and the males looking for a quiet place to get away for a cocktail and light meal.

Great relaxing place to get away from the crowds.

It's in the Eagle Pines/Ospred Ridge golf club house.

[barrie]

MikeSquared - I'm loving your trip reports! I am a total foodie and you're making my mouth water with your desriptions of the events you've been attending. I've never been to the Food & Wine Festival but now I can't wait til next year!

Which reminds me - does anyone know of a groovy grocery store in the Orlando area? You know, the kind we have on the west coast, with great produce and lots of gourmet goodies and international delights? I'm headed down next week and would love to pick up a few yummy things for our room. There must be people in the Orlando area that are into great food...

Today I finished making the final plans for our trip next week. We'll be going to the parks for 3 of the days and spending 2 days just relaxing - going to the SSR spa, shopping, swimming, boating, etc. I am going to be there solo for the first two nights. I'm looking forward to it but have NO idea what I'm going to do. I've spent all my time making plans for my friends who have never been there and haven't even given one thought to my solo time. Any suggestions? Really - the only plan I have is to take pictures! I gotta say though, parasailing has always been on my wish list - I might have to try that. What do you all like to do most when you are there alone? Barrie

[joanjett1976]

New to the forums here. My partner and I will be at DW from Dec. 30 - Jan 2. First time for my partner and our kids (14, 13 &12). First time flying for the kids too. Could either be the greatest vacation or the worst vacation..all depends on teen attitudes! lol

Any advice on special things teens can do to keep them happy and any advice on where my partner and I might go later in the evening for a drink? We will be staying at the PO-RS.

Thanks.

Hi Legendsguy!

Welcome to the thread. Looks like our trips will be overlapping; I'll be there from Dec 30-Jan 5.

I agree about DisneyQuest, it is teen heaven! You can drop the kids off at DisneyQuest, (and the Virgin Megastore is right next door) and have a nice meal or a couple of cocktails! The upstairs dining room at Wolfgang Puck is a stones throw away and a nice getaway...

You should also get ready to lose your children to the teen eating machines: Tower of Terror and Rock N Roller Coaster at the Studios.

[Saxton]

When I told people that I went parasailing on vacation they were all surprised that it's offered at Disney. Everyone knows about theme parks, rides and characters but there are many other activities that most people don't know about. I think our trip reports are a good way to share this information. So my question is - what unusual or unexpected things have you done (or would like to do) at Disney?

Parasailing was at top of my list. I'm into food and wine so Michael has convinced me to try some of the special events at next year's Food & Wine Festival - maybe Party for the Senses. I also want to do the Segway tour.

How about you?

[dkostel]

One of these days I'm going to take the surfing lessons at Typhoon lagoon, waterskiing lessons at the Contemporary, and go diving in the Living Seas.

[jamieandben]

keys to the kingdom
was the best tour ever.
Seen it in the disney mag.
we got to go under ground
and the back lot at the MK.
it was alot of fun.

[RickinNYC]

Hey folks! Had a great time at WDW!

Sadly, schedules got messed up so we didn't get to meet Sparkliesunshine or her DP. Sorry! But we did get to see Urbanation and his boyfriend. Those guys are a fun couple to hang with! Note to self, when a Kelly Clarkson song comes up, get out of Urban's way!

So who's up for a WDW trip this January/February? My AP expires in May and the only time I can use it is at the beginning of the year. Joe can't come along, but he keeps pushing me to go once again. I'm thinking about 1/28-2/4. The Best Rate pricing is just too good to pass up.

Who's with me???!!!!!!

[Viki]

Hey folks! Had a great time at WDW!

Sadly, schedules got messed up so we didn't get to meet Sparkliesunshine or her DP. Sorry! But we did get to see Urbanation and his boyfriend. Those guys are a fun couple to hang with! Note to self, when a Kelly Clarkson song comes up, get out of Urban's way!

So who's up for a WDW trip this January/February? My AP expires in May and the only time I can use it is at the beginning of the year. Joe can't come along, but he keeps pushing me to go once again. I'm thinking about 1/28-2/4. The Best Rate pricing is just too good to pass up.

Who's with me???!!!!!!

Ooooooh, you're trouble, my friend. In our family, we'll have 2 APs and a DDE just burning a whole in our pockets in between Dec and August, but how in the world can we justify back to back trips? The kids would fail school
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[PennyW]

I know what you mean! We haven't even left for our trip yet (11/29-12/4!) and I'm already trying to figure out a way to go back in February! :earboy2:

[Saxton]

Yup, we've all got serious issues!! Based on all the trips listed in my signature I think I need to enter a 12 step program. I'm already starting to plan my next round of trips and I haven't even completed these yet ... but that's not such a bad thing!

[Saxton]

Dkostel and Jamieandben - great ideas. I have thought about the Keys to the Kingdom tour and I need to add that to my list, I've never thought about waterskiing before but now that's a possibility.

A couple people were interested in parasailing so I put some of the photos online. I left my digital camera on the boat and asked one of the guys to take some picture of me. I also took a disposable camera up with me ... some of the shots are not quite straight because you tend to move around a bit! At least one of the shots that I uploaded shows Epcot and the Swan & Dolphin in the distance.

http://saxton.shutterfly.com/action/

[mickeem]

I think I need to enter a 12 step program. I'm already starting to plan my next round of trips and I haven't even completed these yet ... but that's not such a bad thing!

Planning is not such a bad thing at all.. I also, have not gone on my trip yet, (18 more days!!!) and am already planning May's adventure's, and thinking about Next December's trip (That is if we haven't moved down there by then!!!!)

Woo Hoo!! getting more excited every day!!

On another note... You guys/girls that post here, is there one of you more excited than your other when you plan these trips??

Traci

[PennyW]

On another note... You guys/girls that post here, is there one of you more excited than your other when you plan these trips??

Traci

I absolutely love planning our trips! My DP has been perfectly content to let me map out every aspect of this trip to WDW, down to the last ride. She knows how much enjoyment I get out of plotting the details, so she puts up with me...wonderful woman :love:

[jamieandben]

On another note... You guys/girls that post here, is there one of you more excited than your other when you plan these trips??

Traci[/QUOTE]
very much so
i cant sleep its all i talk about for weeks and weeks.
he tells everyone that he's just the money man and were not going back next year. but somehow were always back the next year.
Now next year were going to stay at PO.FQ.
I Have Ways to get what i want...
:love2:

[mickeem]

Yeah, the planning is my job.... But I do love it... ok, I obsess about it...

My DP lets me pick out the days, and the events, all she asks for are a couple of Character meals... And of course at least one jaunt to the Adventurer's Club!!

Kungaloosh!!



Traci

[Viki]

I am in total control of a vacation that ranges from 2-11- within the same vacation. It is SUCH a burden!!! :rotfl2:
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[Hazy]

Great pictures Sue!! I had done parasailing on Castaway Cay, and loved it. I would like to try it at WDW also, it looks like you get great views!

Rick....I am up for going to WDW in January! I was looking at those rates also, and it is very hard to pass up! I think Jet Blue has good rates that time of the year also.
Where are you planning on staying?

I will be leaving in 25 days to see how pretty everything is at WDW! I am really looking forward to MVMCP!

Hazy :earsboy:

[Valentine]

Awwwwww Mannnnnnnn.. I just booked for the 5th through the 13th!!! Darn!

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[ken-nitan]

Hi all, I thought I'd subscribe. :flower: We are Disney FREAKS and are planning a trip next year!!! It's sure nice to see such a warm, non-judgemental place. It's not often in life that you find such a great group of people! I'm excited to be here!!!

[Viki]

Hi all, I thought I'd subscribe. :flower: We are Disney FREAKS and are planning a trip next year!!! It's sure nice to see such a warm, non-judgemental place. It's not often in life that you find such a great group of people! I'm excited to be here!!!


Welcome! It's great to have you join us! Are you planning a trip, just back from one, or always in between like most of us addicts?


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[ken-nitan]

Oh, I'm such an addict... My brothers and I had a rough childhood, to say the least, and we took the youngest to DW for his graduation three years ago, just the three of us. We all fell in love. We've been going every chance we get every since!!! This coming year will be a gorging trip... we are planning on eating at every signature restaurant we can cram into one trip! I'm also looking forward to our nights on PI. It will be the first trip we can all three go together. The youngest is FINALLY 21. :)

[mickeem]

Wow!! It sounds like you found the right place then!! ;)

This is the right place to be if you stumble upon any questions for your planning!!!



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Traci

[Hazy]

Welcome ken-nitan!!

It is great that the three of you remain close! Disney is perfect for get togethers like yours! A little bit if everything for each of you.

Glad to have you posting!

Hazy :earsboy:

[bubie2.5]

Hi all, I thought I'd subscribe. :flower: We are Disney FREAKS and are planning a trip next year!!! It's sure nice to see such a warm, non-judgemental place. It's not often in life that you find such a great group of people! I'm excited to be here!!!

Hi, and welcome!!