Well, we'll be so excited to get to Disney that it will push us through. I'm not too worried about me, I am more worried about Marc wimping out. He doesn't do well with driving when he is even slightly tired. Pfffft.
I give you credit for doing that in 24 hours.
We made one stop last year when we drove, and even that was rough. My father was falling asleep at the wheel on the way home. Very scary. When I was a kid we always stopped 2 nights. There are just so many flat states with just mile after mile of nothing to look at but trees. It's just hypnotic.
The no restraints packing is a major plus, especially on your way home you can fit so many more souvies!
My dad is like that. He hates letting anyone else drive but then boo hoo's about having to do it all himself. Pfffft. Men.
We drove down in an RV when I was 5. It was my grandparents, my parents, my brother, my uncle and myself. I don't remember it being that bad, except for the whole got the chicken pox while at Disney thing!
I think I should take the first shift of driving, since I'm working that day. Get myself good and tired and let Marc take over for a bit.
See, I don't drink coffee or energy drinks. I'm going to have to find something to help me through! I am really looking forward to staying at POR, it's going to be lots of fun.
I'm budgeting a little over what they calculating for fuel anyways so we should be fine. Marc is so excited about that TripTik. Silly man.Wow LL you're driving now?! With gas and potty breaks (and don't confuse the 2) it took us about 24 hrs total on the way down and 23 on the way home. Its really a straight shot once you get past NJ. Make sure you start your toll money fund!
Once you renew your AAA membership, request a TripTik. We had this, plus a regular road map and our GPS. Made me feel much safer to travel that distance! They will also give you tour books with nearest hotels and information that is also very handy to have.
One thing we learned about that fuel cost website, is that it takes the cheapest gas in that area. Usually the gas right off the highway is about 10-15 cents higher. Keep that in mind
The no restraints packing is a major plus, especially on your way home you can fit so many more souvies!
I don't know what came over me in September. I am usually not that into souvenirs, I went a little crazy. I plan to buy a lot less this time around. No, No, No. Must stick to the budget!Oops!! There goes that budget
Come on everyone, no enabling LL. She'll be wishing she flew because the drive is going to cost her so much more in souvies.
That's right, no souvie enabling!I solemnly swear to never complain about my 8-hour drive again!
If I only lived 8 hours from Disney, I think I would be there once a month. 
) and I find that audio books help a lot. Especially if it's one I haven't heard before. And don't rule out power naps at rest stops. Sometimes a good twenty minute nap lets me drive another 6-7 hours.
I don't really care for hot liquids, but then again I don't like iced tea either so there you go. I think I will just drink my soda. I think I will be fine. I'm more worried about my sleepy husband.
We also drive (although not at one go
audio books! I am going to have to search out some titles that both Marc & I will like. I have had to do a power nap or two at a rest stop before. I won't be opposed to that!
