10/12/08-4 night Wonder anniversary cruise

[kimiza]

Hey steelrnut

yes I have been to Myrtle Beach many times. My dad has a house in south Myrtle beach right before Murrell's Inlet. He is actually selling it, so this will probably be our last year there. We drive down every year, it is about 12 hour ride with Me, my brother, my daughter 7, and his 2 kids in a mini van, surprisingly enough we don't kill eachother by the time we get there.

I love Carowinds, my dad actually lives in Charlotte, so we have been to Carowinds a handful of times. The last time I was there, they had opened some new rollercoaster where you lie down.. but I never got a chance to ride it. I was really disappointed.

I have a quick question, not sure if you do any of the touristy things there, since you live there, but if you had a choice between Midieval Times or the rodeo dinner show (don't remember the name) Which would you recommend?

 

[steelernut]

Kim - Hi!! I have been to Dixie Stampede (Rodeo) a loooong time ago & it was pretty cool. Never been to M.T. I have heard good things about both. If that helps any??
Carowinds is cool. They changed the name of the roller coaster you mentioned. That was the 1st time I have really been scared on a coaster. Hard Rock has 4 coasters. Led Zep. is the best, but other than that there really isn't much. It costs $50. The Eagles will be there June 6th I think. $250 I would love to go, but $500?????
They just opened a new shopping complex on the old air base. If you like to shop. Haven't been, but it looks really nice. Like we needed more shopping.
If you drive in & arrive Sat. afternoon or evening use Hwy22 to 31 then go south. Or Hwy 9 to 31 then south to 544. Instead of 501 it will save time eventhough it is further. 501 reeeeeeeeeally backs up. A normal 30 mins from Conway could take 1hr - 1hr half. I don't know why the idiots at SCDOT don't pub it on I-95.

 

[kimiza]

Thanks for the heads up... we will probably still hit hard rock, because my dad pays.. LOL if it was me paying it would be a different story. I think my dad is leaning towards the Dixie Stampede, I did the other in Vegas, so I probably vote for that one too.

I will definitely take your advice on getting into Myrtle Beach, I never trust the maps on the internet anyway.

Shopping is always on my list, it is just hard to convince a bunch of kids who would rather be mini golfing! LOL

 

[steelernut]

Hey Kim, If you arrive on Saturday after 8pm or so I think you will be OK on 501. Between 2pm - 7pm is the worst. Hope you have a good time. Hwy 31 saves alot of time going north & south. If you leave on Sunday between 9am & 3pm is bad also on 501.

 

[Renysmom]

We really enjoyed Dixie Stampede both in Orlando and Myrtle Beach.. Pretty Decent meal

 

[lauraljp]

In case anyone was not aware...


FIVE MONTHS FROM TODAY

IS 10/12/2008!!! ​

 

[cathydisneynut]

In case anyone was not aware...


FIVE MONTHS FROM TODAY

IS 10/12/2008!!! ​

WOOHOO!!! Now counting down each month and on to the double digit dance!

 

[kimiza]

I cannot wait... I am obsessed with trip reports right now... I am going to have write my own when we get back.

 

[steelernut]

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!!!!!!1

 

[Renysmom]

Just popping in to say hi to everyone.. Cant believe how quiet this thread is when we are getting so close...

 

[lauraljp]

Did anyone else receive their travel kit from Disney yet? We received ours on Thursday. I didn't even expect this one. I knew it was too early for documents so it was nice to have a surprise!

 

[Renysmom]

What is the travel kit?

Is your cruise paid for yet? I still have 2 payments to make..

Hmm something to look forward to

 

[steelernut]

Yes we received ours friday. It was a nice surprise. Now that our traveling is done we are starting to get excited. It will really set in when we make our final payment in July.

 

[lauraljp]

The travel kit is a little booklet that has shore excursions, tips for smooth sailing, gifts you can buy, things you need to know and insurance information. There is also a letter that tells when your final payment is due and when you can book excursions, spa, Palo, etc.

We have not paid in full yet.

Laura

 

[Renysmom]

No haven't received that yet. Maybe this week...

 

[alohabob]

Did anyone else receive their travel kit from Disney yet? We received ours on Thursday. I didn't even expect this one. I knew it was too early for documents so it was nice to have a surprise!

I'm feeling a little left out here maybe this week?
How is everyone?

 

[alohabob]

Just popping in to say hi to everyone.. Cant believe how quiet this thread is when we are getting so close...

You are so right, you would think this trip is over a year away or something.
Did anyone want to get together before the safty drill?

 

[cathydisneynut]

Got my envelope today! Not opened it yet though.....

 

[kimiza]

I received mine yesterday! I was so excited! I thought maybe I would be forgotten.. Murphy's law and all.

 

[Renysmom]

I received mine yesterday as well but haven't really had a chance to go thru it all. I plan on doing that at lunch tomorrow.

It is really real now