86'd From the Poly? No worries-bring us Margarita's & Wiener Salad! A TFW Meet Aug 08

[cmp1111]

Um, not quote, but I second this idea! It's not horribly out of the way, and it's a beautiful drive if you cut through the mountains! Sadly, it does mean coming to FL via I-75 - not the most "fun" route, excepting the giant peanut and Cordele, GA - Watermelon Capital of the World.

If you drink, don't drive, do the watermelon crawl.

I do like this idea. Something else I just came up with this morning whilst talking to my neighbor was this:

NH schools take a week off (this year) from 2/23 to 3/2, then ANOTHER week from 4/26 to 5/5. February's probably still too chilly, but we could maybe go to TN to see his dad on the April break. It would be warmer down there, we could probably not swim in the lake, but they don't ever take the boat out of the water, so we could ride. Maybe hit Dollywood (TE, are you listening) and not freeze. That would eliminate the need to visit them in the summer, and maybe they'd come see us in the holiday times again like they usually do. Two visits a year is all they expect from us, so...

D's birthday is 4/26 and the boys' is 4/27, but that might be nice for his dad to see them close to the birthdays. We would NOT stay that long - 3 nights is also about the maximum they seem to want us around.

Hmmm. More discussion with D is necessary!

OK, so here's the thing... after a big upset yesterday, I now have some extra DVC points I can use for August. (I just found out that Jordan's college finals will be the 1st week of our big Christmas 2008 vacation. Long story short, we have to cut our December trip short by at least 3 days. I know! I know! Poor me! BUT, this is supposed to be our 20th Anniversary trip, so now I've got less time to work with to plan something fabulous. )

Well, darn it, but I like the suggestion that you could take 3 adult-only days!

 

[puggymom]

Ready?!

8/21 Drive, resort pool
8/22 Focker water park meet, maybe dinner at Boma
8/23 MK early morning, pool, Focker meet at Biergarten
8/24 Pool or WP, drive home

Technically, there issome park touring in there, but mostly we'll be swimming!

OMG, that sounds so relaxing and I have to admit I am a bit jealous

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As long as you show up, but AKV does seem to have a few Fockers there that weekend.

HMM, should someone warn AKV/AKL what is descending on them in August

Or are you all just a little crazy? I can't decide.

We are all more than a little crazy, c'mon TE is our supreme leader,that pretty much spells it out

D's birthday is 4/26 and the boys' is 4/27, but that might be nice for his dad to see them close to the birthdays. We would NOT stay that long - 3 nights is also about the maximum they seem to want us around.

See the Fockers would love to spend more than 3 days with you


AS my favorite style guru Tim Gunn says MAKE IT WORK!!!!!!

 

[cmp1111]

See the Fockers would love to spend more than 3 days with you


AS my favorite style guru Tim Gunn says MAKE IT WORK!!!!!!

And that's why I like you better.

 

[PrincessV]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA from this thread for awhile! I'm still working hard on getting the girls & I to WDW in August. We'll only be able to go for the big meet weekend... probably just Friday, Saturday, and go home on Sunday. It's not much, but at least we'll be able to meet everyone.

Hi Michelle! Listen - a long weekend in Aug. is JUST the thing - it'll be great!

BUT, this is supposed to be our 20th Anniversary trip, so now I've got less time to work with to plan something fabulous. )

If anyone can work this kind of magic, it's you. I'm not worried!

Sooo... where is everyone staying? Is AKV the place to be?

It is for me! I think. We'll know for sure come Jan. 25.

You are all just amazing.

Or are you all just a little crazy? I can't decide.

I prefer the former, but it's proabably closer to the latter.

OMG, that sounds so relaxing and I have to admit I am a bit jealous

It's easy - anyone can do it! Even LL

HMM, should someone warn AKV/AKL what is descending on them in August

Shhhhhhh!

AS my favorite style guru Tim Gunn says MAKE IT WORK!!!!!!

 

[puggymom]

Pardon the interruption while I pimp my ouw pre trippie...


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22492969#post22492969

Link is also conveniently located in my siggie too

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I just wanted to say I am impressed with the level of planning with your group. It is quite amazing. My family is going 8/24 - 8/30 and I haven't even thought about writing a daily schedule yet. You are all just amazing.
Or are you all just a little crazy? I can't decide.

Well, darn! You'll miss Wienerfest by 1 day!

Oh and just FYI - the rest of them are crazy - I'm just amazing.

So does this mean you booked it DAN-O?

Not yet. I need to book our room first to make sure I don't have to switch dates around or anything.

Well, just put that last one to rest - you will melt in the heat. Now stop throwing stuff at me everybody - I think honesty is the best policy when it comes to August in FL. Just come in knowing what you'll be facing... AND how to wage battle!
1.Drink the water, drink the water, drink the water. Way more than you think you need.
2.Break every afternoon, either in water or AC. I know it's not always possible, but do try.
3. Early morning is your friend! Humidity's still high, but the sun isn't searing yet.
4. Ponytail or bun. 'Nough said.

ITA - I've ONLY done WDW in the blazing heat and I've lived to tell about it. It's hotter than the sun - BUT completely manageable! Plan on early mornings, afternoon pool/rest breaks and lots of liquids (alcoholic or not).

Ready?!

8/21 Drive, resort pool
8/22 Focker water park meet, maybe dinner at Boma
8/23 MK early morning, pool, Focker meet at Biergarten
8/24 Pool or WP, drive home

Technically, there issome park touring in there, but mostly we'll be swimming!

I think that's a great plan, especially if your at AKV, the pool there is almost waterpark-esque, if you will.

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA from this thread for awhile! I'm still working hard on getting the girls & I to WDW in August. We'll only be able to go for the big meet weekend... probably just Friday, Saturday, and go home on Sunday. It's not much, but at least we'll be able to meet everyone.

Hi Michelle! I sure hope you work those mad skillz of your and are able to partake in Wienerfest!

Sooo... where is everyone staying? Is AKV the place to be?

Ditto, for me too!

I might even do one night at AKV concierge and then move to the Boardwalk the next day so we can walk back from the Epcot DIS Meet on the 23rd... I'm just thinking out loud here and wanted some input...

I had thought of staying at an Epcot resort for that reason as well, but I need to use our stay at AKL as sort of a pushing off point into DVC for Andy.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I just wanted to say I am impressed with the level of planning with your group. It is quite amazing. My family is going 8/24 - 8/30 and I haven't even thought about writing a daily schedule yet. You are all just amazing.

Amazing? Maybe.

Nuts? Absolutely!

 

[Disneyolic]

Amazing? Maybe.

Nuts? Absolutely!

Hush you. This is a private clique for those going in August and those pretending to go in August ...

I still love you Buzz.

 

[Lauralee131]

OK, so here's the thing... after a big upset yesterday, I now have some extra DVC points I can use for August.

What's that? Extra points you say??? Well, if you can't use them, remember your friends (ME!!!)...I really hope you can make it...even for a couple of days!! Fingers crossed for ya!!

It's easy - anyone can do it! Even LL

Yeah, sure...anyone can do it....

Pardon the interruption while I pimp my ouw pre trippie...


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Link is also conveniently located in my siggie too

I'll be over there later Mo!!

 

[englishrose47]

I just wanted to say I am impressed with the level of planning with your group. It is quite amazing. My family is going 8/24 - 8/30 and I haven't even thought about writing a daily schedule yet. You are all just amazing.

Or are you all just a little crazy? I can't decide.

I ressemble that remark

 

[jcc0621]

Or are you all just a little crazy? I can't decide.

I refuse to answer on the grounds that I may incriminate myself

Probably the 2nd choice!

Yep, and just remember you are our SUPREME leader.

Yep they're all totally crazy

Yeah, Jo's the sane one of the group ...that should tell you a lot

If you drink, don't drive, do the watermelon crawl.

GREAT SONG

Oh and just FYI - the rest of them are crazy - I'm just amazing.

Modest too

 

[sorul82?]

Oh and just FYI - the rest of them are crazy - I'm just amazing.

I had thought of staying at an Epcot resort for that reason as well, but I need to use our stay at AKL as sort of a pushing off point into DVC for Andy.

Once you go DVC, you don't go back!

 

[cmp1111]

Oh and just FYI - the rest of them are crazy - I'm just amazing.

Hey!

Carp, managed to delete Janet's quote, but thanks for recognizing my watermelon remark.

 

[OhMari]

I am missing you guys by 1 day. I just got a 40% code by e-mail. I just made ressies for Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at AKL. We want to stay 2 more nites somewhere and then do Key West.

You all are getting back home so your kids can go to school. I told my dh he has to take me somewhere,so I don't cry for a week. Our youngest is going to college. I am calling it "Our Empty Nest Vacation".

 

[puggymom]

I am missing you guys by 1 day. I just got a 40% code by e-mail. I just made ressies for Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at AKL. We want to stay 2 more nites somewhere and then do Key West.

You all are getting back home so your kids can go to school. I told my dh he has to take me somewhere,so I don't cry for a week. Our youngest is going to college. I am calling it "Our Empty Nest Vacation".

Janet and I are both leaving on the 29th.

My plan as of today is DS on the 28th and Epcot until I leave for airport on the 29th.

 

[cmp1111]

I am missing you guys by 1 day. I just got a 40% code by e-mail. I just made ressies for Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at AKL. We want to stay 2 more nites somewhere and then do Key West.

You all are getting back home so your kids can go to school. I told my dh he has to take me somewhere,so I don't cry for a week. Our youngest is going to college. I am calling it "Our Empty Nest Vacation".

Awww.

IF I can go (and we've been discussing the options again - looking better!) I'll have to leave by the 25th, as the kids start school the 27th. I'd have loved to meet you!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I am missing you guys by 1 day. I just got a 40% code by e-mail. I just made ressies for Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at AKL. We want to stay 2 more nites somewhere and then do Key West.

You all are getting back home so your kids can go to school. I told my dh he has to take me somewhere,so I don't cry for a week. Our youngest is going to college. I am calling it "Our Empty Nest Vacation".

Oh bummer! You'll be missing Wienerfest by just a few measly days.

BUT on the flip side, WTG on the code! I want one, too!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I GOT THE EMAIL CODE - 40% OFF!!!!!!!



I am so excited!!!! I almost pee'd myself!!!

 

[OhMari]

I GOT THE EMAIL CODE - 40% OFF!!!!!!!



I am so excited!!!! I almost pee'd myself!!!

I tried to explain to my family how rare it is to get the code. I really hope I can meet some of you.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I GOT THE EMAIL CODE - 40% OFF!!!!!!!



I am so excited!!!! I almost pee'd myself!!!

I'm so jealous!