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htw · 04-09-2008, 09:13 AM

We normally drive, too. We break it up on the way going, but drive straight through back home. We can't wait to go as DVC owners. We also go to Fort Wilderness since we have a fifth wheel some of the time. I love it there but my ds age 15 prefers the resorts.

Coach81 · 04-09-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by drakethib

You guys are making us homesick.

BTW, the wife is an LSU Grad and I went to Harvard on the Bayou (anyone know where that is?

We are Texans now (we migrated several years ago) but my wife insist that my daughter will be a Tiger (see her pic below).

NSU in the HOUSE!!!!

Deb & Bill · 04-09-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by drakethib

You guys are making us homesick.

BTW, the wife is an LSU Grad and I went to Harvard on the Bayou (anyone know where that is?

We are Texans now (we migrated several years ago) but my wife insist that my daughter will be a Tiger (see her pic below).

We're just the opposite. We both graduated from schools in Texas, now live in Louisiana. So our son is looking at Texas A&M, his mom's alma mater. He wore Aggie stuff since he was a baby. I used to sing the Aggie War Hymn to him as a lullaby.

And we always drive. We'll either leave after school and drive to Mobile (Daphne, actually) or leave early in the AM and drive to around Tallahassee.

Coach81 · 04-09-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Monorail Purple&Gold

Gotcha, Coach, see you next year at soccer again (-Shaun

)!!!

HEY SHAUN!!!! I remember how the other teachers at that "other" school used to make fun of you and your wife's "addiction". Now that we are in the club.. we totally understand!!

Looking forward to hooking up next season!!!

DVC RULZ!!!!

Coach81 · 04-09-2008, 12:09 PM

Now that we have DVC, we plan on driving from here on out.. although with
Gas flirting with $4.00.. maybe flying is getting closer to break even if you find a great SW deal????

drakethib · 04-09-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach81

Now that we have DVC, we plan on driving from here on out.. although with
Gas flirting with $4.00.. maybe flying is getting closer to break even if you find a great SW deal????

We usually fly from Houston on SW and I have gotten a $79 one way flight.

Hard to drive it for that

TIGER RADIATION · 04-09-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bblanch

So do you fellow Louisianaians typically fly or drive to WDW?

We normally drive. Last 2 trips we left in the afternoon and stopped for the night in Tallahassee then finished up the following morning. I prefer driving straight through, either leaving early in the morning or driving through the night, but my family appreciates the break.

Go Colonels!

We always fly. Much faster. Cheap on southwest as well.

VLee · 04-09-2008, 07:19 PM

From Northeast La. here -- in Monroe.

We have been DVC members since 2003 and go at least twice a year, sometimes as much as five times. We have always flown, usually SW out of Jackson MS.

We own at VWL, BWV, BCV and AKV.

Deb & Bill · 04-09-2008, 07:29 PM

Well, to fly from Shreveport is going to cost about $500 per person. We have to fly to Dallas, Memphis or Houston, just to get anywhere. Of course we do have Allegiant, but they only fly in and out twice a week to Sanford.

disfountainofyouth · 04-09-2008, 08:45 PM

We have always driven to DW. We usually leave around 3:30am and
arrive by early afternoon. This works out well with the kids who usually sleep
most of the way. Besides, how can you fly with all the stuff we need for our
2nd home!

wehavesix · 04-09-2008, 08:59 PM

We drive too. We usually leave Monroe around 3:00 in the morning and get to Orlando around 6pm. My dh doesn't mind driving and our kids travel well. We're planning to split the drive coming back in June and spending a day on the beach at Penscola.

wehavesix · 04-09-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VLee

From Northeast La. here -- in Monroe.

We have been DVC members since 2003 and go at least twice a year, sometimes as much as five times. We have always flown, usually SW out of Jackson MS.

We own at VWL, BWV, BCV and AKV.

Hey VLee! We live in Monroe too.

TIGER RADIATION · 04-10-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by disfountainofyouth

We have always driven to DW. We usually leave around 3:30am and
arrive by early afternoon. This works out well with the kids who usually sleep
most of the way. Besides, how can you fly with all the stuff we need for our
2nd home!

How can you fly? Very easy. Remember you have a DVC property and if you are in a one bedroom minimum you have a washer and dryer so you do not need to bring a bunch of clothes, also, you have the garden grocer and that store on the boardwalk that will put groceries in your room. What do you bring with you?

Monorail Purple&Gold · 04-10-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach81

HEY SHAUN!!!! I remember how the other teachers at that "other" school used to make fun of you and your wife's "addiction". Now that we are in the club.. we totally understand!!

Looking forward to hooking up next season!!!

DVC RULZ!!!!

What's up, brother?!?!?!?!

Hah, another one joins the dark side (

)!!!! It's kind of like certain foods, don't knock it till ya' try it!

DVC! DVC! DVC! DVC!

msmouse · 04-10-2008, 09:00 AM

Hi there! Baton Rouge here. OKW members and love it! My sister and I go about 4 times a year. Getting ready to go this weekend, April 12.

04-09-2008, 12:09 PM	#35
Coach81 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,336	Now that we have DVC, we plan on driving from here on out.. although with Gas flirting with $4.00.. maybe flying is getting closer to break even if you find a great SW deal???? __________________ Next Trip- Mardi Gras '14 OKW or VWL Last Trip-May '13 SSR Grand Villa!!! May '12 AKV 5/11 UF (HRH) 3/11 BLT, 5/10 THV,3/10 UF (RPR), 12/9 BCV, 5/9 BWV, 2/9 SSR, 5/8 AKV, 2/8 OKW Joined DVC Spring '07

04-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#38
VLee DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,672	From Northeast La. here -- in Monroe. We have been DVC members since 2003 and go at least twice a year, sometimes as much as five times. We have always flown, usually SW out of Jackson MS. We own at VWL, BWV, BCV and AKV. __________________ BCV & AKL- After School Celebration - May 2008! VWL / Beach Club Villas - NewYears & Wonder Cruise Dec 07/Jan 08 Dolphin - 11/2007 - School Conference BWV - Boardwalk View - 10/2007 - Family Reunion! OKW - Labor Day 2007 - Pirate & Princess Party BWV/Beach Club -- 05/2007 -- The kids and Me! VWL -- Christmas 2006 -Mom and Me! AS Movies 09/2006 - Jen & Kids - Brant's 4th BD! Beach Club Villa 05/2006 - Brant and Me Wilderness Cabins/Old Key West 01/2006-Hollye's 6th! Polynesian Resort / Beach Club Villa 9/2005-Jen & Kids Pop Century/ Old Key West 05/2005 - The kids & Me AS Movies/WL Villa/ PO French Qtr 10/2004-Halloween Pop Century/Port Orleans FQ 05/2004 - Hollye and Me BoardWalk Villa/WL Villa 12/2003 - First Christmas! Polynesian Resort 05/2003 -- First Trip! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-09-2008, 07:29 PM	#39
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 40,920	Well, to fly from Shreveport is going to cost about $500 per person. We have to fly to Dallas, Memphis or Houston, just to get anywhere. Of course we do have Allegiant, but they only fly in and out twice a week to Sanford. __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Stop the madness. No more DVC construction. Bring back Vacation Magic. Dump Disney Files! Stopped drinking the Kool-aid long ago.

04-09-2008, 08:45 PM	#40
disfountainofyouth BCV since'02,SSR since '06 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mandeville,LA Posts: 263	We have always driven to DW. We usually leave around 3:30am and arrive by early afternoon. This works out well with the kids who usually sleep most of the way. Besides, how can you fly with all the stuff we need for our 2nd home! __________________ '71,'72 '73,'74,'75, '76-Florida resident Off Site '79, '85 BC '98 DI '00 OKW '02 BCV '03, '06, '08, '09, '10x2, '11, '12x2 BWV '05, '07, '08, Nov '13 VWL '08, '11 Disney Dream '11

04-09-2008, 08:59 PM	#41
wehavesix Yes, I really have 6 kids Yes, I'm crazy but in a good way One minute I was walking along and the next I was falling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 966	We drive too. We usually leave Monroe around 3:00 in the morning and get to Orlando around 6pm. My dh doesn't mind driving and our kids travel well. We're planning to split the drive coming back in June and spending a day on the beach at Penscola. __________________

04-09-2008, 09:13 AM	#31
htw Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 64	We normally drive, too. We break it up on the way going, but drive straight through back home. We can't wait to go as DVC owners. We also go to Fort Wilderness since we have a fifth wheel some of the time. I love it there but my ds age 15 prefers the resorts.

04-10-2008, 09:00 AM	#45
msmouse ok, don't know that I can beat the dinosaur poop Join Date: May 2001 Location: baton rouge, louisiana Posts: 1,128	Hi there! Baton Rouge here. OKW members and love it! My sister and I go about 4 times a year. Getting ready to go this weekend, April 12.

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