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[WDWRocksMySocks]

OH NO!!! Shuy up!!! Grrrrr that stinks Well hopefully it doesn't hit, and it just stays out at sea. I'm sending you pixie dust! Hope it doesn't mess with your flight or anything.

Thanks for the pixie dust, Lynn!! I think it will be okay. Just as long as the flight is smooth and uneventful, I'll be fine.

I hope it doesn't mess up your flight either! Hopefully everything will be OK when we leave on Thursday but ever since our flight was cancelled a couple years ago I know I'll be holding my breath every time they make an announcement at the airport. Crossing my fingers for the both of us!

Sending out some major good weather vibes for both of us this week!!

I can't believe it's almost here.

OK, no freaking out allowed It'll be fine, I'm sure I am not going to go on the hurricane website before our trip because I'm sure I'll freak out too Calm weather vibes coming your way...

Thanks Lisa!! I'm sure it will be fine. It just sucks when you're a super anxious worrier like myself. I can't wait to get there. Mmm...Wilderness Lodge here we come!!!!!!

 

[annnewjerz]

You'll be fine!!! Just keep a positive attitude and realize that WDW is hardly ever really affected by a hurricane since it is a decent amount inland. Plus---if a hurricane hits, less people will be out on the rides, so that'll work out well!

Here are my hurricane stories, to put your mind at ease

In October 2005, we honeymooned just south of Cancun. While we were there, the thought of a hurricane never crossed my mind but we ended up leaving two days before Hurricane Wilma (a Cat. 5 storm) made landfall right on Cancun. So many hotels were ruined, tourists stranded for days and residents left homeless. We were lucky we got out just in time---left to come home on October 18 and Wilma hit October 21.

Last year in August, we planned a trip back to the same place in Mexico. One day before we were scheduled to leave---Hurricane Gustav appeared. The projected path was that it would be making landfall right over the Cancun area. I kept thinking positively and made the (possibly) foolish decision to go anyway and make the best of it. I checked the weather everyday while we were there and a few days into the trip, that Cat. 3 hurricane was still supposed to be making landfall where we were. At the last minute, it took a turn to the east and went right through the islands and the Yucatan Peninsula and we didn't get even one day of rain.

In the end, travel during hurricane season is a real crap shoot. I hope nothing will spoil your trip (or delay your flight) and no matter what happens, once you are down there just keep repeating the mantra "I'm in Disney" and smile and you're bound to have a great trip.

Good luck!!!!!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

You'll be fine!!! Just keep a positive attitude and realize that WDW is hardly ever really affected by a hurricane since it is a decent amount inland. Plus---if a hurricane hits, less people will be out on the rides, so that'll work out well!

Here are my hurricane stories, to put your mind at ease

In October 2005, we honeymooned just south of Cancun. While we were there, the thought of a hurricane never crossed my mind but we ended up leaving two days before Hurricane Wilma (a Cat. 5 storm) made landfall right on Cancun. So many hotels were ruined, tourists stranded for days and residents left homeless. We were lucky we got out just in time---left to come home on October 18 and Wilma hit October 21.

Last year in August, we planned a trip back to the same place in Mexico. One day before we were scheduled to leave---Hurricane Gustav appeared. The projected path was that it would be making landfall right over the Cancun area. I kept thinking positively and made the (possibly) foolish decision to go anyway and make the best of it. I checked the weather everyday while we were there and a few days into the trip, that Cat. 3 hurricane was still supposed to be making landfall where we were. At the last minute, it took a turn to the east and went right through the islands and the Yucatan Peninsula and we didn't get even one day of rain.

In the end, travel during hurricane season is a real crap shoot. I hope nothing will spoil your trip (or delay your flight) and no matter what happens, once you are down there just keep repeating the mantra "I'm in Disney" and smile and you're bound to have a great trip.

Good luck!!!!!

Thanks Anne!!! I've really come to realize that I just need to let go of all the worrying. It's taking away from my Disney high and that's no good. Plus, you're right...if there is rain it will drive lots of people away and the park will be far less crowded!

So glad to hear your hurricane stories turned out so well. It definitely sounds like you have some seriously good weather vibes going on. I just hope they carry over to me, now.

I just need to focus on the positive -- we're going to Disney World this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A wet day at Disney is still a far better day than being stuck at work.

 

[annnewjerz]

A wet day at Disney is still a far better day than being stuck at work.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I looked online this afternoon, and was able to switch our Chef Mickey ADR! The original time was for Thursday at 7:25am. Since that day is a free day, we wanted something a little later. Until today, I wasn't able to find anything. I managed to switch to 9:20am -- much better!! Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast there?

 

[annnewjerz]

I looked online this afternoon, and was able to switch our Chef Mickey ADR! The original time was for Thursday at 7:25am. Since that day is a free day, we wanted something a little later. Until today, I wasn't able to find anything. I managed to switch to 9:20am -- much better!! Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast there?

Congrats! I wouldn't want to be up that early on an "off" day either---glad you get to go later. It looks like Chef Mickey stops serving breakfast at 11:30am.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=55

 

[wdwgirl03]

Well since we leave tomorrow morning I thought I'd tell you HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!! See ya down there!

 

[Lynn5700]

I looked online this afternoon, and was able to switch our Chef Mickey ADR! The original time was for Thursday at 7:25am. Since that day is a free day, we wanted something a little later. Until today, I wasn't able to find anything. I managed to switch to 9:20am -- much better!! Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast there?

Oh that's great. I think they stop at like 11. Not sure though.

EEEKKKK you leave in 2 days!!!!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Congrats! I wouldn't want to be up that early on an "off" day either---glad you get to go later. It looks like Chef Mickey stops serving breakfast at 11:30am.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=55

Yeah, I was even thinking 9:20 would be too early. I'm really looking forward to taking the boat over to the Contemporary and then doing some monorail resort hopping (something I've never done) afterwards. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!

Thanks for the link. I guess I could've done that myself -- had I actually thought about it.

Well since we leave tomorrow morning I thought I'd tell you HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!! See ya down there!

I'm so jealous! You are hanging out at WDW right now. Can't wait to be down there on Sunday!!!!!

Oh that's great. I think they stop at like 11. Not sure though.

EEEKKKK you leave in 2 days!!!!

Hey Lynn! Seriously, I can't wait until Sunday. I've been doing a happy dance all day long in my office. Thank goodness no one else can see me. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

We have a Chef Mickey's reservation at like, 11:20 or something, and since we get the kosher menu we pre-order, and it was breakfast food. We're having a late morning that day, so it will work great.

 

[Lynn5700]

Just 1 more full day to go!! AHHHH!!!!!!

 

[Beka]

YAY! It's here! Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back! It's hot as all get-out down there right now, but it's completely doable if you pace yourself!

 

[debraW76]

I had a lot of catching up to do but wanted to be sure I stopped by to see you off before you left.

VB: I liked the one that you could close. Who needs to carry all that stuff around anyhow?

WooHoo about adding US!!

Great decision about changing Chef Mickey to 9 instead of 7

The pics of VWL looks awesome! Can't wait to see your pics when you get back.

Sending you some hoping that Bill doesn't mess up your long anticipated vacation. Have fun, take lots of photos, and stay out of trouble!!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

We have a Chef Mickey's reservation at like, 11:20 or something, and since we get the kosher menu we pre-order, and it was breakfast food. We're having a late morning that day, so it will work great.

Ooh, I'm jealous! I tried to get an even later ADR but to no avail. Sounds like fun! Hope you have a great time!!!!

Just 1 more full day to go!! AHHHH!!!!!!

We leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!!!!!

YAY! It's here! Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back! It's hot as all get-out down there right now, but it's completely doable if you pace yourself!

Thanks Beka! I can't believe it's FINALLY here. It feels like I've been planning FOREVER!!! I'm not sure if I'm ready for the heat, though. It's like 70 here today. Can't wait to come back and read your TR!! I love all those FB pictures you've posted. I can't get over how cute Conner is!

I had a lot of catching up to do but wanted to be sure I stopped by to see you off before you left.

VB: I liked the one that you could close. Who needs to carry all that stuff around anyhow?

WooHoo about adding US!!

Great decision about changing Chef Mickey to 9 instead of 7

The pics of VWL looks awesome! Can't wait to see your pics when you get back.

Sending you some hoping that Bill doesn't mess up your long anticipated vacation. Have fun, take lots of photos, and stay out of trouble!!

Aw, thanks!! I'm getting all excited. WOO!!

I've decided to stick w/ the zipper one. Although, I might throw the other one in my luggage...just to have options.

I'm going to take a TON of pictures at WL/VWL. I am so freaking excited to stay there!!!

Thanks -- I hope the weather is tolerable.

Can't guarantee about the staying out of trouble.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

This time tomorrow, I'll be hanging out at the Magic Kingdom -- hopefully riding Splash Mountain! I think I'm all packed, all my stuff is sitting by the door and I'm ready to hit the road!

I'm proud of myself -- I remembered to check-in online exactly at 11:30 this morning. So, I was able to get A-19 and A-20 boarding passes. Not bad!

I am so freaking excited!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lynn5700]

HEY!!!!!!!! Have a great time Kirsten!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!! So excited for you

 

[lisalonglash]

Have a FANTASTIC time, Kirsten!!!! I hope your trip is filled with laughter, fun and pixie dust

Can't wait to read about your adventures when you're back!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hey, hope you had an awesome trip and I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Thanks everyone!!! We had an AMAZING time. The Wilderness Lodge is simply breathtaking. I'm definitely a groupie now. It had me the minute I saw the big archway. Swoon...so in love! We had such a great time. The crowds weren't bad -- longest wait time was about 20 minutes (minus one snafu with Splash Mountain and an idiot CM). Universal was even better -- are longest wait there was 15 minutes!!! The even better news is neither of us died of heat exposure...now that's definitely a plus!!

I'll be starting my first ever TR soon, so hopefully you guys will follow me over to that. In the mean time, I'll leave you with some cute PhotoPass pictures:

 

[Beka]

Love the pics! Can't wait to read your TR!