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MakinMemories4MyKids · 07-01-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DizJohn

Still debating driving the Honda Fit or the Honda Odyssey extra fuel costs vs extra room no kids fighting for 20+ hours granted 8-10 of the hours they will be asleep

omG, John

20+ hrs??!! My dh told me it would take us (from Staten Island, NY) around 14 hrs. I don't know where he got this info from or if it's even correct but I'm hoping it's no longer than that because my 12 and 13 yr old daughters complain after driving 2 hrs to PA

DizJohn · 07-01-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MakinMemories4MyKids

omG, John

20+ hrs??!! My dh told me it would take us (from Staten Island, NY) around 14 hrs. I don't know where he got this info from or if it's even correct but I'm hoping it's no longer than that because my 12 and 13 yr old daughters complain after driving 2 hrs to PA

Don't forget on a good day I am 1.5-2 hrs north of you on 95 in CT so your husband is right Including Fuel/potty breaks

Clinton, CT to JAX 17 hrs Jax-WDW 2.5 hrs

MatthewsMommy · 07-01-2012, 06:06 PM

I'm marking my calendar for July 9 to check on flights when they open up. We always fly down a day early so I was already planning on taking DS out of school on the 15th, plus that's his Birthday

. I'm hoping to talk DH into going down a couple of days early to spend some time at WDW, so it looks like I have a week to do that!

magrudersmakes3 · 07-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this cruise. My husband has some health issues and is becoming a little more symptomatic than we would like. We are going to do the parks again while he is able to enjoy them.

Hope everyone has a great trip!!

robhawk · 07-01-2012, 08:32 PM

Wishing you the best!

Rob & Sue

MakinMemories4MyKids · 07-02-2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by magrudersmakes3

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this cruise. My husband has some health issues and is becoming a little more symptomatic than we would like. We are going to do the parks again while he is able to enjoy them.

Hope everyone has a great trip!!

sorry that your dh isn't doing well. Hope things get better. God bless

jcarwash · 07-02-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robhawk

We take our vacation every President's week because DW is a school nurse. We always have to pay quite a bit more for that week! At least it is just us two this time.
We have had good luck with Southwest. They open their schedule on July 9.
Our daughter has had good luck on Jet Blue out of White Plains. Waiting on their schedule to open. Gotta figure it will be around the same time.

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Originally Posted by MatthewsMommy

I'm marking my calendar for July 9 to check on flights when they open up. We always fly down a day early so I was already planning on taking DS out of school on the 15th, plus that's his Birthday

. I'm hoping to talk DH into going down a couple of days early to spend some time at WDW, so it looks like I have a week to do that!

On July 9th, SWA is planning to open their schedule through February 13. So if you're planning to fly on Thursday (14th) or Friday (15th) before the cruise, we have longer to wait for SWA's schedule.

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Originally Posted by magrudersmakes3

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this cruise. My husband has some health issues and is becoming a little more symptomatic than we would like. We are going to do the parks again while he is able to enjoy them.

Hope everyone has a great trip!!

Sorry to hear that!

silmarg · 07-02-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MakinMemories4MyKids

omG, John

20+ hrs??!! My dh told me it would take us (from Staten Island, NY) around 14 hrs. I don't know where he got this info from or if it's even correct but I'm hoping it's no longer than that because my 12 and 13 yr old daughters complain after driving 2 hrs to PA

14 is a bit optimistic from SI. We have driven a few times from lower Westchester (think close to co-op city in the bronx). I would say its closer to 18 hours at best to WDW. Maybe one hour less from SI vs here. I find it best to leave in the evening or late at nite. My basic tenents are... the more the kids sleep the better (fewer potty breaks neede) and you want to arrive in daylight (assuming you are driving straight thru... arriving in the dark after 18 hours of driving is bad bad bad).

Mapquest says its 17hrs and 20 mins from the Outerbridge to Port Canaveral. Mapquest has you going around DC, Richmond and Jacksonville... which I dont bother doing if you leave at the right time (cut right across each).

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Originally Posted by magrudersmakes3

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this cruise. My husband has some health issues and is becoming a little more symptomatic than we would like. We are going to do the parks again while he is able to enjoy them.

Hope everyone has a great trip!!

Best wishes and a speedy recovery!

magrudersmakes3 · 07-03-2012, 06:20 AM

Thanks for all the well wishes.

My husband has Lupus and this year has been a little more difficult with a few more scares than we would have liked. I am so proud of him though as he fights it everyday and never complains.

calypso726 · 07-07-2012, 07:22 AM

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 32 WEEKS! THAT IS 224 DAYS!

robhawk · 07-08-2012, 07:46 AM

Thanks Jcarwash about the Feb 13 SWA opening. I missed that in my excitement to book our flights! I guess I have to wait a little bit longer.

Rob

DizDragonfly · 07-09-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by robhawk

Thanks Jcarwash about the Feb 13 SWA opening. I missed that in my excitement to book our flights! I guess I have to wait a little bit longer.

Rob

No worries, the next window is opening SOON!

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On July 16, 2012, we will open our schedule for sale through March 8, 2013. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.

I don't even think that's enough time for the flights I purchased today to post on my Southwest RR Visa! I was hoping to earn some more points and not have to pay out of pocket for the return flight. Oh well!

jcarwash · 07-10-2012, 11:38 AM

That is weird about the SWA calendar opening up again a week later!

DizDragonfly · 07-10-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jcarwash

That is weird about the SWA calendar opening up again a week later!

It's just a guess, but I suspect they didn't want the rush for folks wanting Presidents' Week tickets on top of the normal rush when they open their booking window. The very small extension of the booking window, coupled with the window opening, just a week later are what leads me to that conclusion. Luckily, I'm not trying to get a flight that week, but on either side of that week and my dates are flexible, so I can pick the right flight at the right price!

MatthewsMommy · 07-10-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DizDragonfly

No worries, the next window is opening SOON!

I don't even think that's enough time for the flights I purchased today to post on my Southwest RR Visa! I was hoping to earn some more points and not have to pay out of pocket for the return flight. Oh well!

Thank you so much for the heads up, I had marked my calendar to remind me of the July 9 opening dates not realizing it wouldn't include this week. I figured it would be another month! So marking my calendar for the 16th now.

07-01-2012, 06:06 PM	#513
MatthewsMommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 141	I'm marking my calendar for July 9 to check on flights when they open up. We always fly down a day early so I was already planning on taking DS out of school on the 15th, plus that's his Birthday . I'm hoping to talk DH into going down a couple of days early to spend some time at WDW, so it looks like I have a week to do that! __________________ Me DH DS(6)

07-01-2012, 07:17 PM	#514
magrudersmakes3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, IL Posts: 810	Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this cruise. My husband has some health issues and is becoming a little more symptomatic than we would like. We are going to do the parks again while he is able to enjoy them. Hope everyone has a great trip!! __________________ Me DH DD (10) Bear Finley 1998 First trip offsite, 2003 CBR, 2004 Sea World, 2005 POR, 2007 POR, 2008 BW, 2010 CCL, 2010 HRH Universal, 2011 Disney Dream, 2012 Disney Dream, 2013 POP/POR (Princess 1/2 Marathon), BLT Last edited by magrudersmakes3; 07-01-2012 at 07:31 PM. Reason: text correction

07-01-2012, 08:32 PM	#515
robhawk DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hudson Massachusetts Posts: 537	Wishing you the best! Rob & Sue __________________

07-03-2012, 06:20 AM	#519
magrudersmakes3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, IL Posts: 810	Thanks for all the well wishes. My husband has Lupus and this year has been a little more difficult with a few more scares than we would have liked. I am so proud of him though as he fights it everyday and never complains. __________________ Me DH DD (10) Bear Finley 1998 First trip offsite, 2003 CBR, 2004 Sea World, 2005 POR, 2007 POR, 2008 BW, 2010 CCL, 2010 HRH Universal, 2011 Disney Dream, 2012 Disney Dream, 2013 POP/POR (Princess 1/2 Marathon), BLT

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calypso726 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,955	GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS! WE SET SAIL IN 32 WEEKS! THAT IS 224 DAYS! __________________ Terrie

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07-08-2012, 07:46 AM	#521
robhawk DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hudson Massachusetts Posts: 537	Thanks Jcarwash about the Feb 13 SWA opening. I missed that in my excitement to book our flights! I guess I have to wait a little bit longer. Rob __________________

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