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OB1 · 11-05-2009, 03:28 PM

Amazing. After our rain soaked May trip, my wife wanted a break for at least a year. Last night, she asked if we could go down just before Thanksgiving for a few days to soak in the Christmas spirit. We really don't need to spend the money right now, but who cares??

We are going to make this a very frugal trip since we have already been earlier in the year. Hotel via Priceline - expect to pay $40/night for a 3-3 1/2 start hotel. Tickets - we both have them for this trip (I have an AP that expires 12/12). Food - careful choices both in & out of WDW. We will not eat any table service on property, and we may take breakfast items with us since we drive down.

Touring - lots of looking and watching with a moderate concern for attractions. No rushing around allowed. This should be a blast.

Zuzu03 · 11-05-2009, 03:32 PM

That sounds like so much fun! I'd love to do the same, but it's DD's last year in high school and her basketball coach isn't keen on them missing practice. Have a blast!

mamamac · 11-05-2009, 03:38 PM

We must have been there the same time in May, so I know how you feel. We have scheduled our "re-do" vacation for the first week of March. Have a great time!

MrsSilvaStrat · 11-05-2009, 03:39 PM

Ha sounds like what happened in our house a couple of weeks ago! We used some points to book our hotel for free (POR) and got a sweet airfare deal ($69 ea way). Waiting to see how our disney card points will help us with other items. We also did a rain soaked trip in May lol.

bellemeeko1 · 11-05-2009, 03:45 PM

We were also there this past May.....it was amazing....never saw so much rain there ever! We are going back in a few weeks hoping for sunshine this time around! Christmas time and Disney...nothing can be better....one of our fav times to go!

Amy162 · 11-05-2009, 03:49 PM

Another very wet May tripper here... we're doing our redo trip next week!!

We arrive on Saturday... and of course, now I'm starting to hear about a hurricane?!?!

Every amusement park we've gone to this year, we've had rain! I guess we're used to it by now! At least I am now an expert on how to be prepared!!

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 11-05-2009, 06:28 PM

Excellent! Have a great time.

jamie@dvcstore · 11-05-2009, 08:07 PM

Hi OB1,
That is great news. Sometimes not having as much planned to do can lead the way to finding many new things you never had the time to discover before. The weather started to cool down this week with no rain so we will try and keep it that way for you!Have a wonderful time.

Mrs. Charming · 11-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Sweet! Yay for your wife!! I'm envious :P

Scrappy_Tink · 11-05-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm having flashbacks!!

Our Disney Honeymoon May 17th-22!! ARRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!! Good news, we had a "makeup" mini-moon during Food and Wine a couple of weeks ago (The FIRST thing I packed this time was umbrellas and rain jackets!!

), and the weather was B-U-TI-FUL!!!! Here's hoping that everyone who is doing make-up trips from last May, that the good weather's follows you!!

OP: Sometimes the more "frugal" trips, are the best and most romantic! Hope you and your wife have a wonderful trip!

tinkerfan1 · 11-05-2009, 09:06 PM

Have a great time!!! I can't imagine "taking a break from Disney World" on purpose unless I HAD to, but I'm glad your wife had a change of heart. There certainly isn't a better time to do it! Enjoy!!! I bet you'll both want to go again next year at this time!

connie1042 · 11-05-2009, 09:54 PM

Look on the budget board. Comfort suites at LBV are going for 29 dollars a night.

OB1 · 11-06-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappy_Tink

I'm having flashbacks!!

Our Disney Honeymoon May 17th-22!! ARRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!! Good news, we had a "makeup" mini-moon during Food and Wine a couple of weeks ago

That is when we were there. But your honeymoon!!! Glad you got a mini makeup trip in.

Lets hope all of us going in the next few weeks have great weather. I see the forecast for 10 days calls for 80s during the day. A few chances of rain, but not continuous days. Keeping my fingers crossed that the weather pattern holds.

Hallowishes · 11-06-2009, 08:24 AM

aww, this sounds like a blast!! im sure this trip will be more magical for you!

have a great time!!

Scrappy_Tink · 11-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OB1

That is when we were there. But your honeymoon!!! Glad you got a mini makeup trip in.

Lets hope all of us going in the next few weeks have great weather. I see the forecast for 10 days calls for 80s during the day. A few chances of rain, but not continuous days. Keeping my fingers crossed that the weather pattern holds.

Yeah, can't say it was a "sucky" honeymoon, because I was with my new hubby, and we managed to make our own fun!

but the weather definitely sucked. So many things got cancelled...our first night of Wishes, our Honeymoon photo shoot, Our Epcot photo shoot...ug!

That's the same forecast we got a couple of weeks ago....nary a cloud in site! Doing the Banana no-rain dance for you

11-05-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
OB1 May the Ears be with you Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Suwanee, Ga Posts: 1,233	Wife just said "Lets Go See the Lights!!" Amazing. After our rain soaked May trip, my wife wanted a break for at least a year. Last night, she asked if we could go down just before Thanksgiving for a few days to soak in the Christmas spirit. We really don't need to spend the money right now, but who cares?? We are going to make this a very frugal trip since we have already been earlier in the year. Hotel via Priceline - expect to pay $40/night for a 3-3 1/2 start hotel. Tickets - we both have them for this trip (I have an AP that expires 12/12). Food - careful choices both in & out of WDW. We will not eat any table service on property, and we may take breakfast items with us since we drive down. Touring - lots of looking and watching with a moderate concern for attractions. No rushing around allowed. This should be a blast.

11-05-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
Zuzu03 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Au nord froid! Posts: 582	That sounds like so much fun! I'd love to do the same, but it's DD's last year in high school and her basketball coach isn't keen on them missing practice. Have a blast! __________________ WDW -Dolphin - November 2008, Polynesian - June 2007, Coronado Springs - October 2006, Port Orleans French Quarter - April 2006, All-Star Music -December - 2005, Port Orleans French Quarter - December 2004, All-Star Music - December 2002, Caribbean Beach - December 2000, Port Orleans French Quarter - December 1999, Port Orleans French Quarter - February 1997, Beach Club - August 1995, Contemporary - August 1985, Polynesian - June - 1979, Disneyland Paris -Sequoia Lodge - Honeymoon - July 1998 ,Hotel Santa Fe - August 1999; Disneyland California - Disneyland Hotel 1975 Me, DH, DD, Jolie, Smokey, Gingie, Zuzu

11-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
mamamac Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 158	We must have been there the same time in May, so I know how you feel. We have scheduled our "re-do" vacation for the first week of March. Have a great time! __________________ Sarah - Going to Disney to have a rematch against Mother Nature with my dh, dd3 and dd4! 4/2002 - Family Reunion at Contemporary 5/2009 - Family fun with neighbors and inlaws at Windsor Hills Trip Report 3/2010 - Time for a "Re-do Vacation" but it ain't happening because I blew my knee out 5/2010 - A "Re-do of the Re-do Vacation"

11-05-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
MrsSilvaStrat DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 614	Ha sounds like what happened in our house a couple of weeks ago! We used some points to book our hotel for free (POR) and got a sweet airfare deal ($69 ea way). Waiting to see how our disney card points will help us with other items. We also did a rain soaked trip in May lol. __________________ Mr. and Mrs. and Shelby DISIGNS Photobucket March 2008 - The Dolphin * June 2008 - Offsite - Courtyard Marriott Vista Centre * Dec 2008 - POFQ * May 2009 Offsite - Omni CG (Shelby's 1st trip!)* Dec 2009 PO Riverside * On their deathbed, no one has ever said: "I should've spent more time at the office"

11-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
bellemeeko1 SHADES of GREEN Know it ALL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 176	We were also there this past May.....it was amazing....never saw so much rain there ever! We are going back in a few weeks hoping for sunshine this time around! Christmas time and Disney...nothing can be better....one of our fav times to go! __________________ DH MEDS(22) DS(20) DS(18) DS(15 1/2) off property 86, 90, 92, 93 SOG 94,96,98,2000,2004,2006,2008,2009 Contemporary Oct 2002 Caribbean Beach May 2009

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11-05-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Amy162 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 187	Another very wet May tripper here... we're doing our redo trip next week!! We arrive on Saturday... and of course, now I'm starting to hear about a hurricane?!?! Every amusement park we've gone to this year, we've had rain! I guess we're used to it by now! At least I am now an expert on how to be prepared!! __________________ Me DH DD (7) DD (4) November 1998 - Our First Anniversary Trip to WDW May 2007 - Our First Family Trip to WDW May 2009 - Our very WET Disney Vacation

11-05-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,741	Excellent! Have a great time. __________________ Me DD10 DS14 DH Connie WDW: 12 family trips, 1 solo trip US/IOA: 4 family trips

11-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#8
jamie@dvcstore Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 332	Hi OB1, That is great news. Sometimes not having as much planned to do can lead the way to finding many new things you never had the time to discover before. The weather started to cool down this week with no rain so we will try and keep it that way for you!Have a wonderful time. __________________

11-05-2009, 08:30 PM	#9
Mrs. Charming smurfs! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: wayyyy too far from the mouse. Posts: 1,087	Sweet! Yay for your wife!! I'm envious :P __________________ OMG! OMG! I got a PIN!! We're going to Disney in December! (Yes, I'm aware that it's almost a year away, lol...)

11-05-2009, 08:39 PM	#10
Scrappy_Tink Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado! Posts: 253	I'm having flashbacks!! Our Disney Honeymoon May 17th-22!! ARRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!! Good news, we had a "makeup" mini-moon during Food and Wine a couple of weeks ago (The FIRST thing I packed this time was umbrellas and rain jackets!! ), and the weather was B-U-TI-FUL!!!! Here's hoping that everyone who is doing make-up trips from last May, that the good weather's follows you!! OP: Sometimes the more "frugal" trips, are the best and most romantic! Hope you and your wife have a wonderful trip! __________________

11-05-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
tinkerfan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Unfortunately, not Disney World Posts: 640	Have a great time!!! I can't imagine "taking a break from Disney World" on purpose unless I HAD to, but I'm glad your wife had a change of heart. There certainly isn't a better time to do it! Enjoy!!! I bet you'll both want to go again next year at this time! __________________ Pinkerbell

11-05-2009, 09:54 PM	#12
connie1042 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kasson, MN Posts: 1,144	Look on the budget board. Comfort suites at LBV are going for 29 dollars a night. __________________

11-06-2009, 08:24 AM	#14
Hallowishes DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north royalton, ohio Posts: 1,041	aww, this sounds like a blast!! im sure this trip will be more magical for you! have a great time!! __________________

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