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sjms71 · 11-21-2009, 08:38 AM

We will be driving from Raleigh, NC on the Wed. before Thanksgiving. We are leaving in the afternoon around 12 noon. This is the first time in years going this time of year. So, I'm curious about traffic. Who has made the trek the day before T-giving and what was your experience. Tia

SlightlyGoofy · 11-21-2009, 08:44 AM

We are leaving the Saturday after Thanksgiving and plan to go through Atlanta early on Sunday morning when everyone is still asleep.

The news reports are saying that fewer people will be traveling but fewer than the gobs that usually do might not mean too much.

I hope your trip goes well and you have a Magical vacation!

Slightly Goofy

minidreamin · 11-21-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SlightlyGoofy

We are leaving the Saturday after Thanksgiving and plan to go through Atlanta early on Sunday morning when everyone is still asleep.

I'll be just ahead of you. I'm leaving the Atlanta area on the Saturday after Turkey Day.

Safe travels to everyone. And have a magical vacation!!!!!!!!

sjms71 · 11-21-2009, 09:16 AM

The last time we went this tim of year we went the weekend before T-giving and came home the Sunday after. It took us sooo long to get home. I swear we didn't go above 35-40 mph the entire time.

I'm hoping driving down on Wed. there won't be too much traffic.

Have a great trip everyone!

birdiesunshine · 11-21-2009, 09:26 AM

We are leaving CT Tuesday night around 6pm!!

VirataMama4 · 11-21-2009, 10:37 AM

We're leaving MD on Wed. late afternoon/early evening!

BenA81 · 11-21-2009, 10:39 AM

We'll be headed for our stop at JAX Beach from Alexandria, VA on Saturday morning at 6AM SHARP!

I have heard there isn't much road construction on 95 until after Savannah, GA... I'm hoping it'll be cleared up in time for holiday traffic!

james'mommy · 11-21-2009, 10:40 AM

We're leaving the Saturday after Thanksgiving to get there early on Sunday. I have to remind DH to watch his speed since it's a holiday weekend.

gigi2cec · 11-21-2009, 10:53 AM

We are leaving Thanksgiving Day (doing the family thing Wed night) from southern Virginia (60 mi. north of Durham, NC) driving to my DM's in Melbourne, Fl to spend a few days before going to WDW 12/1-4

. Hoping to avoid traffic by traveling Thanksgiving Day. Will head back home on 12/5.

PMDR59 · 11-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Heading down from NYC on Friday afternoon. Will stop somewhere along the way, around Santee SC or once we get into GA. We no longer do the drive in 1 straight shot anymore.(unless DH feels he can do it) We will be heading back home on the 5th.

Feralpeg · 11-21-2009, 11:36 AM

If you are taking I-75, plan on heavy traffic from Gainesville south. All of the college kids from Gainesville and Tallahassee will be heading to the Orlando area and south that day for their Thanksgiving vacation.

de8212 · 11-21-2009, 11:41 AM

We're leaving tomorrow morning. Coming from the Augusta, Ga area.

claryche · 11-21-2009, 11:47 AM

We'll be leaving from West Alabama either the Friday afternoon after Turkey Day or early the next morning. I'm hoping that traffic won't be that bad. Safe travels to everyone. This time next week we will be on our way to Disney World.

BenA81 · 11-21-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PMDR59

Heading down from NYC on Friday afternoon. Will stop somewhere along the way, around Santee SC or once we get into GA. We no longer do the drive in 1 straight shot anymore.(unless DH feels he can do it) We will be heading back home on the 5th.

definitely look at hotwire for some hotel deals. we were able to secure a hotel room in JAX Beach for 100 bucks off advertised rates elsewhere. The only problem with this of course is that you can't just stop somewhere along the way.

Good Morning Dewdrop · 11-21-2009, 11:58 AM

I don't know about the driving conditions (we always drive down overnight) but we're in Wake Forest, NC so wanted to wave HI!!!

11-21-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
sjms71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC- Native Jersey Girl! Posts: 1,032	Who's driving to WDW next week? We will be driving from Raleigh, NC on the Wed. before Thanksgiving. We are leaving in the afternoon around 12 noon. This is the first time in years going this time of year. So, I'm curious about traffic. Who has made the trek the day before T-giving and what was your experience. Tia __________________ _________________________________ me DH DD 11 DS 9

11-21-2009, 08:44 AM	#2
SlightlyGoofy I shall be forced to take you on an endless tour I know where some of your favorite spots are Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,615	A bit later We are leaving the Saturday after Thanksgiving and plan to go through Atlanta early on Sunday morning when everyone is still asleep. The news reports are saying that fewer people will be traveling but fewer than the gobs that usually do might not mean too much. I hope your trip goes well and you have a Magical vacation! Slightly Goofy __________________ Always smile. It makes your friends happy and worries your enemies. 1984 3 nites off site w children/1985 4 nites Club Villa w children/1989 3 nites CBR & Cruise no children/1992 5 nites POR/1993 4 nites POR/1995 5 nites Music/1996 7 nites Sports w/first grandchild/2000 6 nites Music/Movies (retired!) two grandsons/AND 8 nites Music/Xmas2001 8 nites Sports AND 12 nites Sports/2003 11 nites Sports/2004 12 nites Sports AND 16 nites Sports 2005 10 nites Sports @Xmas/2006 21 nites Sports Free Dining/ 2007 24 nites Sports /Free Dining/AND 10 nites Sports@Xmas/ 2008 14 nites POP /w friend Free Dining DECEMBER 2009 FIRST TWO WEEKS HERE WE COME! All Star Sports is our second home!!

11-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#4
sjms71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NC- Native Jersey Girl! Posts: 1,032	The last time we went this tim of year we went the weekend before T-giving and came home the Sunday after. It took us sooo long to get home. I swear we didn't go above 35-40 mph the entire time. I'm hoping driving down on Wed. there won't be too much traffic. Have a great trip everyone! __________________ _________________________________ me DH DD 11 DS 9

11-21-2009, 09:26 AM	#5
birdiesunshine There's no such thing as too much Disney! :) Can't hold her tags! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,754	We are leaving CT Tuesday night around 6pm!! __________________ November, 1999 Off-SiteMarch, 2001 All Star MusicFebruary, 2002 CR September, 2003 Grosevnor(Downtown Disney)May, 2004 BWV Oct, 2004 OKW & CSRFeb, 2005 POFQFeb, 2005 SSR May, 2005 WLROctober, 2005 CBRDecember, 2005 CBRJanuary, 2006 POFQMarch, 2006 SSR May, 2006 AKLAugust, 2006 OKWOctober, 2006 BWVJanuary, 2007 CBR & OKWMay, 2007 CSR,July, 2007 BC & YC October, 2007 BWVJuly, 2008 GF, Nick Hotel,Offsite, Swan& BWV, January, 2009 Poly, April, 2009 SSR, Aug, 2009 Off siteOct 2009, WLRNov 2009, Dolphin

11-21-2009, 10:37 AM	#6
VirataMama4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 139	Maryland We're leaving MD on Wed. late afternoon/early evening! __________________ A devoted Navy wife and Mama of 4 DD(11) DS(10) DD(4) DS my little monster(2)

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11-21-2009, 10:39 AM	#7
BenA81 is it a golf ball? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 679	We'll be headed for our stop at JAX Beach from Alexandria, VA on Saturday morning at 6AM SHARP! I have heard there isn't much road construction on 95 until after Savannah, GA... I'm hoping it'll be cleared up in time for holiday traffic! __________________

11-21-2009, 10:40 AM	#8
james'mommy I've always been a green stripe kinda girl I love you Sweatpea Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,848	We're leaving the Saturday after Thanksgiving to get there early on Sunday. I have to remind DH to watch his speed since it's a holiday weekend.

11-21-2009, 10:53 AM	#9
gigi2cec Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	We are leaving Thanksgiving Day (doing the family thing Wed night) from southern Virginia (60 mi. north of Durham, NC) driving to my DM's in Melbourne, Fl to spend a few days before going to WDW 12/1-4 . Hoping to avoid traffic by traveling Thanksgiving Day. Will head back home on 12/5.

11-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#10
PMDR59 Wenchy....and proud of it!!!!!!! You lost me at hello, KWYM? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY Posts: 576	Day After Turkey Heading down from NYC on Friday afternoon. Will stop somewhere along the way, around Santee SC or once we get into GA. We no longer do the drive in 1 straight shot anymore.(unless DH feels he can do it) We will be heading back home on the 5th. __________________ Maureen

11-21-2009, 11:36 AM	#11
Feralpeg Diet coke lover Can now visit the parks anytime My DD, the movie star Sean Bean...is he related to Mr. Bean? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 13,849	If you are taking I-75, plan on heavy traffic from Gainesville south. All of the college kids from Gainesville and Tallahassee will be heading to the Orlando area and south that day for their Thanksgiving vacation. __________________

11-21-2009, 11:41 AM	#12
de8212 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13	We're leaving tomorrow morning. Coming from the Augusta, Ga area.

11-21-2009, 11:47 AM	#13
claryche DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 532	We'll be leaving from West Alabama either the Friday afternoon after Turkey Day or early the next morning. I'm hoping that traffic won't be that bad. Safe travels to everyone. This time next week we will be on our way to Disney World. __________________ Me DH DS (3) x3

11-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#15
Good Morning Dewdrop Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 241	I don't know about the driving conditions (we always drive down overnight) but we're in Wake Forest, NC so wanted to wave HI!!!

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