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flying_babyb · 09-24-2009, 08:49 PM

Im heartbroken cause mom told me she cant afford our disney trip so now I need a new vacation for the summer. Any ideas near here?

AshleyW · 09-24-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by flying_babyb

Im heartbroken cause mom told me she cant afford our disney trip so now I need a new vacation for the summer. Any ideas near here?

The dells? I've always had a good time there. or maybe a few days in Chicago? Do some shopping, go to the museums, Six Flags. Or.. the Twin Cities in MN? I could spend a couple days just at the Mall of America.

Plus you could go to the zoo and Valleyfair.

flying_babyb · 09-24-2009, 08:56 PM

I hate the dells. I was thinking mall of america but what else is around there? whats vallyfair?

AshleyW · 09-24-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by flying_babyb

I hate the dells. I was thinking mall of america but what else is around there? whats vallyfair?

Valleyfair is only the largest amusement park in the upper midwest.

http://www.valleyfair.com/

They have like over 75 rides, with a bunch of rollercoasters. It's pretty fun. Plus they have a waterpark that's included in admission, has a bunch of water slides and a lazy river.

Here's some more info on what to do in that area:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/desti...s/overview.htm

Magic Mom · 09-24-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flying_babyb

Im heartbroken cause mom told me she cant afford our disney trip so now I need a new vacation for the summer. Any ideas near here?

Maybe you could take her to Disney. You could make it a shorter trip and really budget your food.

BabyTigger99 · 09-24-2009, 09:49 PM

Sorry your trip was cancelled because your mom can't afford it. Not too nice to be calling her a cheapskate, though....

DisneyFan32WI · 09-24-2009, 09:50 PM

I live just north of Milwaukee so I am in between a lot of great places. How about:

1. Door County
2. Six Flags/Gurnee Mills in IL
3. A nice resort in the Dells like Kalahari, Wilderness, etc.
4. Mackinac Island in MI

flying_babyb · 09-24-2009, 09:50 PM

Disney not in the budget this year Sigh. I cant afford to pay her way too or I would. Anyone ever been to any other cool place? Im thinking if the price is low I may get to go somewere cool!

S. C. · 09-24-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyTigger99

Sorry your trip was cancelled because your mom can't afford it. Not too nice to be calling her a cheapskate, though....

I agree!

Not nice to call family cheap either because they had to cancel trip. sig was changed

Goofy05 · 09-25-2009, 12:27 AM

Door County, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. What exactly are you hoping for in a vacation? Six Flags for rides? Scenery? You don't like the Dells...camping? Devil's Lake, Crystal River...it's getting near fall, some places will be closing soon, when will you be travelling?

flying_babyb · 09-25-2009, 01:04 AM

I want excitment. I love measums, love history, could spend 5 years on maritime history or military history, love good photos, love law enforcment things (I

National measum of crime and punishment).

disykat · 09-25-2009, 02:47 AM

I'm so confused. I thought you were an adult?

McKelly · 09-25-2009, 07:33 AM

Be careful with the dells, we just were there for three nights and spent $1200.00!! And that was in a cheap motel! After returning home, my DH and I both said the same thing, we should have went to Disney!!

I have the "need excitment" problem too, Chicago would be your best bet, but it won't be cheap.

etoiles · 09-25-2009, 07:46 AM

How about driving west to South Dakota? You can see lots of great things for cheap - Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Black Hills/Custer State Park. Town of Deadwood if you are into the Wild West.

There are plenty of free things to see on the drive over as well such as Jolly Green Giant statue, Spam museum, corn palace, waterfalls of Sioux Falls.

golfgal · 09-25-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by disykat

I'm so confused. I thought you were an adult?

Well, she is over 21 if that is what you mean.

FBB--just be grateful that your family takes you on vacation. Most people when they move out on their own and start working pay for their own vacations and no longer travel with Mom and Dad every summer. If you want to go to Disney, go to Disney on your own dime. If you can't afford it, do what most responsible adults do and save money and go when you can.

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BabyTigger99 The most beautiful words in the world? Complete Remission!!!! I love that song!!!! But it just drips of gouda!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Home of the Green Bay Packers! Posts: 2,124	Sorry your trip was cancelled because your mom can't afford it. Not too nice to be calling her a cheapskate, though.... __________________ Me(33) DH(40) DSD(16) DS(10) and our newest boy, Elliott Baylor (January 26, 2010)

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Goofy05 GreenieMimi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,866	Door County, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. What exactly are you hoping for in a vacation? Six Flags for rides? Scenery? You don't like the Dells...camping? Devil's Lake, Crystal River...it's getting near fall, some places will be closing soon, when will you be travelling? __________________ Mimi Green (SW) - Fiona Green (Wizards) -Mims (ElfIsland)

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etoiles DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 648	How about driving west to South Dakota? You can see lots of great things for cheap - Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Black Hills/Custer State Park. Town of Deadwood if you are into the Wild West. There are plenty of free things to see on the drive over as well such as Jolly Green Giant statue, Spam museum, corn palace, waterfalls of Sioux Falls. __________________ Me: DH: DK:

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09-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#3
flying_babyb DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 4,221	I hate the dells. I was thinking mall of america but what else is around there? whats vallyfair?

09-24-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
DisneyFan32WI Sometimes I just like to be plain and boring Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suburb of Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,195	I live just north of Milwaukee so I am in between a lot of great places. How about: 1. Door County 2. Six Flags/Gurnee Mills in IL 3. A nice resort in the Dells like Kalahari, Wilderness, etc. 4. Mackinac Island in MI

09-25-2009, 01:04 AM	#11
flying_babyb DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 4,221	I want excitment. I love measums, love history, could spend 5 years on maritime history or military history, love good photos, love law enforcment things (I National measum of crime and punishment).

09-25-2009, 07:33 AM	#13
McKelly DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WI Posts: 1,597	Be careful with the dells, we just were there for three nights and spent $1200.00!! And that was in a cheap motel! After returning home, my DH and I both said the same thing, we should have went to Disney!! I have the "need excitment" problem too, Chicago would be your best bet, but it won't be cheap.

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