Disexperts needed

[mowatm]

Why would anybody want to leave Disney property for "fun"????? Once I get there, I don't leave until my plane does!

[danny1649]

Originally Posted by 1pixiemom

We are starting out our trip on Cocoa Beach with our wedding 13 days to go

Congratulations

[larryz]

Merritt Island National Seashore, just north of Cape Canaveral. Very rustic, but very wide and right on the ocean.

The problem with the Gulf side is that it's like swimming in a warm bathtub. (and, if you consider all the large metro areas dumping waste water to your north and west, it's actually a pretty apt analogy...)

[HayGan]

Originally Posted by mowatm

Why would anybody want to leave Disney property for "fun"????? Once I get there, I don't leave until my plane does!

Because there is A LOT more fun in Central Florida than just Disney!!! Sure WDW is a focal point of our fun but we are glad that we open our schedule up to enjoying far more of the area than just WDW can offer.

[dtum]

Originally Posted by HayGan

Because there is A LOT more fun in Central Florida than just Disney!!! Sure WDW is a focal point of our fun but we are glad that we open our schedule up to enjoying far more of the area than just WDW can offer.

In truth we like relaxing around our own private pool at WH, cooking up a good BBQ and just relaxing with the family. Can't really do that onsite. DD and I even enjoyed going to Super Target shopping around and chatting, stopping at Subway and bringing everyone back dinner. Having lots to do doesn't mean being immersed in Disney 24/7. Sometimes it's the little things that help make memories.

[Fantasmiss]

Originally Posted by jvptravels

I almost died at Cocoa Beach in 1998, so I'm not a fan. Actually, I have no interest in east coast beaches. I live in California, where we have some very nice beaches. But I'm most partial towards Hawaii's beaches. We're going back for our 9th time in 2 weeks, and plan to move there next year.

Besides, why would anybody want to leave Disney World except to go home?

Whaaaat? Any particular danger we should be aware of? Glad you made it btw!!

[QueenElinor]

Originally Posted by jvptravels

I almost died at Cocoa Beach in 1998, so I'm not a fan.

Yikes! I guess not!

Actually, I have no interest in east coast beaches. I live in California, where we have some very nice beaches. But I'm most partial towards Hawaii's beaches. We're going back for our 9th time in 2 weeks, and plan to move there next year.

Yes. We spent a week at Wailea Beach on Maui in June. In the past we've spent a lot of time on the Big Island and Kauai. Hawaii has the best beaches in the US, I think.

Originally Posted by ducky_love

The west coast is FAR nicer than anything on the east coast.

Right up until you actually get in the water. Then you freeze. I lived in La Jolla for four years and got in the water a half-dozen times- maybe!

Originally Posted by mowatm

Why would anybody want to leave Disney property for "fun"????? Once I get there, I don't leave until my plane does!

Agreed!

I have a set purpose for most of my vacays- if it's beach, I like Hawaii. If I'm going to WDW, that's what I do. My family wants to go to IOA, but I'm not going, since we're staying on-site. We've been to Palm Beach and have done some diving there, but if I want to see other parts of Florida, I would rather come back and really do it right. I think the next time it will be the Keys.

[cocoachip]

Cocoa Beach - Lori Wilson park is very nice. Lots of parking, changing room/bathrooms, outside shower, and even dog areas. Less than 1 hour from Disney - really and easy way to get a day at the beach.

[Jujubee727]

Glad to hear the (mostly) good reviews of Cocoa Beach! We are getting married there on THURSDAY!

[jvptravels]

Originally Posted by Fantasmiss

Whaaaat? Any particular danger we should be aware of? Glad you made it btw!!

I got stuck in a rip current and almost did not make it out. I know people on these boards tend to exaggerate things greatly. This really happened. I spent about ten minutes fighting to find my footing, and kept getting pulled back under the water. It was the closest I've ever been to drowning, and I am a pretty good swimmer.

[Alesia]

Originally Posted by dtum

My DD and family went to Clearwater last year and the water was full of some type of grass stuff. So much so they didn't enjoy it at all. Does this happen certain times of year?

It's June Grass.