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[TigrLvsPooh]

Trying not to feel bummed the theme pool at the BW will be closed while we are there. I know the weather will be cooler but my boys like to swim. I thought I was so smart to book BWI since there is construction at the GF and Poly but now I guess I wasn't so smart after all! For us it isn't a huge deal I guess, since we go down there all the time, but if this was a once a year or once ever few years trip I would be mad! I can't believe only 10 days notice to guests.

[rcraw45425]

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

Trying not to feel bummed the theme pool at the BW will be closed while we are there. I know the weather will be cooler but my boys like to swim. I thought I was so smart to book BWI since there is construction at the GF and Poly but now I guess I wasn't so smart after all! For us it isn't a huge deal I guess, since we go down there all the time, but if this was a once a year or once ever few years trip I would be mad! I can't believe only 10 days notice to guests.

that sucks Erika! I know what you mean, thankfully your kids (like ours) are blessed to have been many times before so it won't be the end of the world, but I feel sorry for those people that have scrimped and saved for their once in a lifetime trip. I'm getting really concerned about crowds next week for us. Jeff has already said to not buy him a park ticket, think he's planning on trying to do some fishing or exploring.

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by rcraw45425

that sucks Erika! I know what you mean, thankfully your kids (like ours) are blessed to have been many times before so it won't be the end of the world, but I feel sorry for those people that have scrimped and saved for their once in a lifetime trip. I'm getting really concerned about crowds next week for us. Jeff has already said to not buy him a park ticket, think he's planning on trying to do some fishing or exploring.

I just talked to the IPO at BWI and now they are saying the pool won't close until 1/28! So I guess we lucked out!

[teentoddlermom]

I just stumbled on this thread and just had to drop by to say hi and that I really CAN"T (sorry for the shouting) believe that Disney did NOT choose you for the Mom's panel! What are they thinking?? I have not read the entire thread yet, but wow.
I've read your trip reports and followed you a bit since I saw you on the Travel Channel show a few years back. If anyone deserves a permanent place on the Mom's panel, it's you!

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

I just talked to the IPO at BWI and now they are saying the pool won't close until 1/28! So I guess we lucked out!

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by teentoddlermom

I just stumbled on this thread and just had to drop by to say hi and that I really CAN"T (sorry for the shouting) believe that Disney did NOT choose you for the Mom's panel! What are they thinking?? I have not read the entire thread yet, but wow.
I've read your trip reports and followed you a bit since I saw you on the Travel Channel show a few years back. If anyone deserves a permanent place on the Mom's panel, it's you!

You are so sweet!!!! Thank you!!! That was pretty much the reaction from every human being I know when I told them they didn't pick me. Apparently I am only one of many crazy obsessed Disney fans out there. At first I was really sad and depressed about it, but now I realize I can help just as many people here on the DIS (if not more!) than I would have helped on the Mom's Panel. So I'm happy here in my DisHome.

[rcraw45425]

Yay, good news, I'll just pray for warm weather for you! According to Accuweather now, next week has a few 77 degree days so my crew may try to bring suits. Do you know if the Jambo pool is heated?

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by rcraw45425

Yay, good news, I'll just pray for warm weather for you! According to Accuweather now, next week has a few 77 degree days so my crew may try to bring suits. Do you know if the Jambo pool is heated?

I think all WDW pools are heated a bit, but to me they never really feel like they are. I know last January at the GF you could see the steam rising off the pool it was so dang cold outside. And people were still swimming in it!


My resort board thought of the night... why is it so hard to stay at the Poly these days??? I feel like every time I check availability it's either sold out, or no AP discount, or the discount is tiny. It makes me sad because it's my favorite resort and I really REALLY want to stay there for my 40's birthday this March. But I just can't get a decent rate!!!!

One week from right now I'll be at the BWI!!!! Can't wait to get out of the FREEZING weather we have here in Indiana!!!

[rcraw45425]

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

I think all WDW pools are heated a bit, but to me they never really feel like they are. I know last January at the GF you could see the steam rising off the pool it was so dang cold outside. And people were still swimming in it!

My resort board thought of the night... why is it so hard to stay at the Poly these days??? I feel like every time I check availability it's either sold out, or no AP discount, or the discount is tiny. It makes me sad because it's my favorite resort and I really REALLY want to stay there for my 40's birthday this March. But I just can't get a decent rate!!!!

One week from right now I'll be at the BWI!!!! Can't wait to get out of the FREEZING weather we have here in Indiana!!!

One week from now I'll be back home! So much to do, on laundry load number 5 for today. Put Amy on a bus yesterday morning for Tampa, they're having a blast. She said today's Busch Gardens day was the best day ever for her . Will pack tomorrow. I'd like to leave early ish on Tuesday as we not know Tampa like we do Orlando. Anyone have any suggestions or things to do there on NY afternoon while we wait for the Outback Bowl to finish?

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by rcraw45425

One week from now I'll be back home! So much to do, on laundry load number 5 for today. Put Amy on a bus yesterday morning for Tampa, they're having a blast. She said today's Busch Gardens day was the best day ever for her . Will pack tomorrow. I'd like to leave early ish on Tuesday as we not know Tampa like we do Orlando. Anyone have any suggestions or things to do there on NY afternoon while we wait for the Outback Bowl to finish?

We went to the Outback Bowl once, when Purdue was in it, I can't remember seeing anything exciting around there. I will ask DH.

[rcraw45425]

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

We went to the Outback Bowl once, when Purdue was in it, I can't remember seeing anything exciting around there. I will ask DH.

Thanks, guessing we will plan to be on the area around 3pm. Game starts at 1 and its SC gamecocks and Big Blue Michigan. Since 9/11 the security has heightened and I won't be able to pick her up at the charter bus area so I'm hoping the bus driver picks an easy pace for us to find to collect her.

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hey guys! A lot has happened since I was last here on the DIS... I managed to BREAK MY TOE on New Year's Day! Isn't that just all the luck?? I finally felt 100% back to normal from my car accident and now this. Is there some stronger force at work trying to keep me from my WDW trip???? So now I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to try to walk, get a wheelchair, a scooter, or what??? The pain is a little better today... I'm walking on a cane and getting around OK. Luckily I've got 3 days to pack so I'm taking it slow. Anyone have any advice or information about renting wheelchairs??? Also, do I qualify for boarding the plane early? Not that I'm trying to take advantage but it would be nice to get seated up front where I have more room for my stylish velcro boot! So much for the pedicure I was supposed to get tomorrow.

[pas130]

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

Hey guys! A lot has happened since I was last here on the DIS... I managed to BREAK MY TOE on New Year's Day! Isn't that just all the luck?? I finally felt 100% back to normal from my car accident and now this. Is there some stronger force at work trying to keep me from my WDW trip???? So now I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to try to walk, get a wheelchair, a scooter, or what??? The pain is a little better today... I'm walking on a cane and getting around OK. Luckily I've got 3 days to pack so I'm taking it slow. Anyone have any advice or information about renting wheelchairs??? Also, do I qualify for boarding the plane early? Not that I'm trying to take advantage but it would be nice to get seated up front where I have more room for my stylish velcro boot! So much for the pedicure I was supposed to get tomorrow.

Oh Erika I broke my foot 2 weeks before Disney I rented a wheelchair from Walker Mobility...price was great and they deliver and pick up from the resort...also the Epcot resort area...PERFECT for wheelchairs...IMHO. My hubs had to push me around, which was a negative...but I figured a scooter would be way to dangerous...the CMs were great helping with the chair getting on and off the rides.. You'll still have a great trip. Please don't try to do the trip without a chair..you'll need it

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by pas130

Oh Erika I broke my foot 2 weeks before Disney I rented a wheelchair from Walker Mobility...price was great and they deliver and pick up from the resort...also the Epcot resort area...PERFECT for wheelchairs...IMHO. My hubs had to push me around, which was a negative...but I figured a scooter would be way to dangerous...the CMs were great helping with the chair getting on and off the rides.. You'll still have a great trip. Please don't try to do the trip without a chair..you'll need it

I agree, the thought of a scooter frightens me to death! What is the protocol for wheelchairs on the buses? Can I walk on and just fold the chair up like a stroller? Do they fold easily?

[pas130]

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

I agree, the thought of a scooter frightens me to death! What is the protocol for wheelchairs on the buses? Can I walk on and just fold the chair up like a stroller? Do they fold easily?

They fold in half, we carried it on...yup just like a stroller. The driver offered to help and let me stay in the chair, but I declined. We did EMH to MK, and even with the full bus, no problems The boat to DHS is a roll on so that would've be easy peasy...I stood, so a very pregnant woman with a little one could sit though. The boat was packed...then I went in the chair once we got off the boat

[TigrLvsPooh]

Originally Posted by pas130

They fold in half, we carried it on...yup just like a stroller. The driver offered to help and let me stay in the chair, but I declined. We did EMH to MK, and even with the full bus, no problems The boat to DHS is a roll on so that would've be easy peasy...I stood, so a very pregnant woman with a little one could sit though. The boat was packed...then I went in the chair once we got off the boat

Thanks for the info I definitely don't want to sit in a chair and be rolled on and off the bus, I'm not in that bad of shape. Mainly I just can't bend my toes so I'm walking with my foot sort of off to the side. I might try to do some walking later in the week once I'm feeling better. I hate to be a burden to my family but I also don't want to make myself feel worse. Maybe a few grey goose slushies and I won't notice the pain!